Saint-Louis Tours: Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride, Djoudj Bird Sanctuary, Museum Archipelago Saint-Louis Tours: Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride, Djoudj Park, Museum Archipelago
ID: GYG1298409-1985098
Category:
Country: Senegal
Duration:
3 days
Description
Saint-Louis, Senegal: A mythical, three-hundred-year-old city that embodies the essence of Senegal.
Saint-Louis, the cradle of African civilization
Saint-Louis Tours is an activity that immerses visitors over the course of 3 days:
From an urban horse-drawn carriage tour on the Île de Saint-Louis to the fishermen's village,
to Djoudj National Park, and on the way back, a tour of the Saint-Louis Museum Archipelago, exploring the connections between Saint-Louis, Africa, and the rest of the world. On the final day, visitors will experience a community farm integrated into a Fulani village not far from Saint-Louis, which represents a milestone for the local population, from food processing to a training school for agricultural trades. From goat cheese to the flavors of local yogurt.
A resilient population
Highlights
- Saint-Louis, a vibrant hub of cultural diversity
- A crossroads city where different religions and cultures coexist in harmony,
- A multicultural city at the heart of a millenary history, where every street tells a story.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- The horse-drawn carriage tour of the city and the fishermen's village, including payment for the guide and the horse. The tour lasts 2 hours and explores the history of Saint-Louis, its architecture, and its glorious past.
- Djoudj National Park: Transport, entrance tickets, canoe tickets, parking, and the guide's services are included in the price. Djoudj, the world's third-largest bird sanctuary: departure around 7:00 a.m. for a 1.5-hour drive; the tour lasts 2 hours by canoe; return to Saint-Louis around 2:00 p.m.
- Museum Archipelago: museum tickets and guided tour. These museums are a living memory, a tribute to Saint-Louis, which for a long time was the gateway to photography in Africa, as well as a hub of cultural diversity.
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.
