Saint-Louis by carriage
A tour of the island at a horse's pace, between colonial houses and the Faidherbe bridge.
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Culture · Senegal
Long weekend in Saint-Louis
The former capital, its colourful façades, its river — and the ocean just on the other side.
Destination
Senegal
Duration
4 days · 3 nights
Type
Getaway
Travellers
2 to 6 travellers
From
€460 / person
The story of this stay
Saint-Louis, the Langue de Barbarie and Djoudj National Park in three nights.
Saint-Louis has kept the slow charm of river towns: wrought-iron balconies, ochre and pastel façades, the fishermen of Guet Ndar coming home at dusk.
In three nights you will discover its lanes, its history and its surroundings, from the Langue de Barbarie to the great Djoudj bird sanctuary.
What you will experience
The great moments of the journey.
Djoudj National Park
Pelicans, flamingos and cormorants: one of the largest bird sanctuaries in the world.
The Langue de Barbarie
A ribbon of sand between river and ocean, reached by pirogue.
Day-by-day itinerary
The thread of the journey.
Day 1
On the road to Saint-Louis
Leave Dakar in the morning, with a stop at the Pink Lake if you wish. Arrival in Saint-Louis in the afternoon and a first stroll along the river.
Activities
Stop at the Pink Lake · Stroll along the river
Meals included
Dinner
Night
Boutique hotel, Saint-Louis
Accommodation
Where you will unpack.
Boutique hotel in Saint-Louis
A restored colonial house on the island, with a patio and river views.
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What you will do with us.
2 hrs
Saint-Louis by horse-drawn carriage
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Djoudj National Park by pirogue
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Personalise your stay.
Every Tukkiji stay can be enriched to suit your wishes. Here are a few possibilities — others will take shape together.
- 01
Extra night
Extend your escape by one night or more.
- 02
Airport transfer
Welcome at the airport and private transfer.
- 03
Photographer
A photo session to keep the memory of the moment.
- 04
Concierge
Bookings, thoughtful touches, the unexpected — we handle it.
Practical information
What to know before you go.
- Best time to go
- November to April for the Djoudj; Saint-Louis all year round.
- Level
- Easy — visits on foot and by carriage.
- Climate
- Cooler than Dakar in winter, hot and dry in spring.
- Languages
- French, Wolof and English depending on the stage.
- Currency
- CFA franc (XOF). Cards accepted in most hotels.
- Entry requirements
- Passport valid for 6 months after your return. No visa required for EU citizens.
- Health
- Antimalarial treatment recommended outside Dakar. Routine vaccinations up to date.
- Tips
- A light jacket for evenings by the river, and binoculars for the Djoudj.
Included
What is covered.
- ◆3 nights in a boutique hotel, double room
- ◆Breakfasts
- ◆Meals listed in the itinerary
- ◆Tour of Saint-Louis by horse-drawn carriage
- ◆Excursion to the Djoudj or the Langue de Barbarie
- ◆Private return transfers from Dakar
- ◆Tukkiji assistance throughout your stay
Not included
What to plan for.
- ◇Flights
- ◇Travel insurance
- ◇Drinks and meals not in the itinerary
- ◇Tips and personal expenses
Long weekend in Saint-Louis
Does this stay feel like you?
Let's talk about your plans and adapt this stay to your wishes, your pace and your dates.