M'bour: Full-day immersion at the fishing harbor and arrival of the canoes
ID: GYG1244509-1907586
Category:
Country: Senegal
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover an authentic experience at the heart of Senegalese life with a visit to Mbour Market and the spectacular arrival of the fishermen.
Departure from your hotel RIU Baobab, Saly, Dakar
Half-Day Excursion
Mbour Market & Arrival of the Fishermen
Departing from the Riu Baobab Hotel with your live guide Marcel Sène
Discover an authentic experience at the heart of Senegalese life with a visit to Mbour Market and the spectacular arrival of the fishermen.
Day trip program
• Departure from your Riu Baobab hotel in a private vehicle with your live guide.
• Drive to the town of Mbour.
• Visit to the traditional market: fruits, vegetables, spices, fabrics, and local crafts.
• Experience the daily life of the locals and traders.
• Then head to the fishing harbor to watch the drop-off of the colorful canoes.
• Watch the fishermen arrive and unload the fish directly on the beach, in a lively and authentic atmosphere.
• Opportunity to take photos and interact with the fishermen and the women who process the fish.
Every day in the late afternoon, dozens of canoes return from the sea loaded with fish, transforming the beach into a real open-air market.
Riu Baobab Trip Travel Senegal +1
Duration
About 3 to 4 hours
What's Included
✔ Private transportation
✔ Local live guide Marcel Sène
✔ Visit to the market and the fishing harbor
Bring with you
• Comfortable shoes
• Cap / glasses
• Camera
✨ A perfect day trip to discover the real Senegal, far from mass tourism, with a local live guide.
Highlights
- Mbour Market & arrival of the fishermen
- Authentic experience: discover real local life in the heart of the market
- Private day trip with a live guide: a friendly tour with your guide Marcel
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ℹ️ Know before you go
• Day trip available every day depending on fishing conditions; in the event of cancellation, you will receive a full refund
• Please bring comfortable shoes, a cap, and water due to the heat.
• The Mbour Market is a very lively place: it is advisable to keep your personal belongings close to you.
• The arrival of the canoes at the Mbour Fishing Harbor is an authentic and lively moment, ideal for taking beautiful photos.
• Opportunity to buy souvenirs, fruit, or local crafts directly at the market.
• Private day trip with your local live guide, Marcel Sène, to discover Senegal in an authentic and friendly way.
INCLUDED
- What's included?
- Private round-trip transportation from the Riu Baobab hotel
- Local licensed live guide Marcel Sène
- Visit to the traditional market of Mbour
- Discovery of the fishing harbor and arrival of the canoes at the Mbour Fishing Harbor
- Free time for photos and interaction with fishermen and merchants
NOT INCLUDED
- What's not included?
- Personal purchases and souvenirs at the Mbour Market (crafts, fabrics, local items, etc.)
- Drinks or snacks
- Gratuities (optional) for the guide or the fishermen on site
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.