Guided tour to discover the Serer community on Mar Lodj Island

Sail in a pirogue through the bolongs of the Sine-Saloum, discover pristine sand islands, and experience the Serer culture in Mar Lodj. Nature and authenticity in the heart of Senegal.
There are many excursions that promise the mangroves of Sine-Saloum, but few really take you sailing through its bolongs and let you experience Serer culture from the inside. This is one of them.

Depart from Dakar or the Petite Côte in an exclusive private vehicle, leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind on the way to Mbour and Ndangane. An expert local guide, in Spanish, English, or French, travels with you from the door of your hotel to tell you about the history and traditions of the delta from the very first kilometer.

In Ndangane, you board a motorized pirogue and venture into the bolongs, the saltwater channels that meander through a dense and vibrant mangrove forest. It's not a cruise tour with distant views: you sail through the ecosystem, with your tour guide on board interpreting every corner.

You make a stop on pristine sand islands where time stands still, facing the Sine-Saloum horizon, and then comes the true heart of the excursion: the immersion in the island villages of Mar Lodj or Mar Wandié. You'll walk through their sandy streets, sit with their inhabitants, and discover how the Serer ethnic group truly lives, how their community is organized, their rituals, and their relationship with the sea and the surrounding mangroves. It's not a picture-postcard visit: it's a genuine encounter with one of the most unique ancestral cultures in Senegal.

And to top off the day, lunch isn't just any snack: you eat by the sea, with your feet almost in the sand, fresh fish just taken from the water and grilled. A moment as memorable as the sailing itself.

Eight hours of nature, culture, and authentic flavors, with all the logistics taken care of so all you have to do is enjoy yourself.

Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.