Cultural discovery
Gorée, its ochre lanes and its history, told in a hushed voice by Ibrahima, our guide.
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Signature · Senegal
Senegal, Atlantic light
Seven days along the coast, between fishing villages, spice markets and evenings beneath the baobabs.
Destination
Senegal
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Type
Signature stay
Travellers
2 to 6 travellers
From
€2,450 / person
The story of this stay
A slow journey through Senegal, between Dakar, Gorée and the Saloum delta.
Some journeys are told in postcards; others settle gently, like salt on the skin. Senegal belongs to the second kind.
For seven days you will follow a coastline where the Atlantic sets the pace: the rhythm of the tides, of nets hauled in at dawn, of children diving from the pirogues.
You will walk through Gorée in silence, share a thieboudienne in Aminata's courtyard and listen to the river as night falls. Nothing will be rushed — everything will feel just right.
What you will experience
The great moments of the journey.
Moments of gastronomy
Lunch at Aminata's, a chef from Ngor, over braised fish and yassa sauce.
Meeting the artisans
In Fatou's workshop in Saint-Louis, indigo dries in the wind — and skills are handed down.
Saloum landscapes
Gliding silently by pirogue through the mangrove as the herons take flight.
Day-by-day itinerary
The thread of the journey.
Day 1
Arrival in Dakar — first steps
Welcome at the airport and transfer to Ngor. A gentle end to the day, dinner facing the ocean and sunset over the bay.
Activities
Personal welcome · Sunset in Ngor
Meals included
Dinner
Night
Charming guesthouse, Ngor
Accommodation
Where you will unpack.
Maison de Ngor
A restored family home opening onto the bay. Six bedrooms, a patio and a shared host's table.
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Colonial hotel, Saint-Louis
A historic building facing the river, with old terracotta tiles, mashrabiya screens and a secret garden.
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Saloum Lodge
Wooden huts on stilts in the heart of the delta, solar power and local country cooking.
View the accommodation →Included experiences
What you will do with us.
3 hrs
Cooking workshop in Ngor
Discover →Half day
An intimate visit of Gorée
Discover →Half day
Indigo dyeing in Saint-Louis
Discover →Full day
Pirogue through the mangrove
Discover →Options
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 stay in Ngor or Saint-Louis.
- 02
Private transfer
A dedicated driver for the whole trip.
- 03
Car hire
4×4 vehicle, with or without a driver.
- 04
Private guide
A dedicated French-speaking guide.
- 05
Additional activities
Surfing, fishing, music workshops.
- 06
Concierge
Bookings, shopping, the unexpected — we handle it.
- 07
Private chef
A signature meal at your villa or lodge.
Practical information
What to know before you go.
- Best time to go
- November to May — soft light and pleasant temperatures.
- Level
- Easy — some walking, no physical demands.
- Climate
- Hot and dry in season, with a constant ocean breeze.
- Languages
- French, Wolof and English depending on the stage.
- Currency
- CFA franc (XOF). Cards accepted in Dakar.
- Entry requirements
- Passport valid for 6 months after your return. No visa required for EU citizens.
- Health
- Antimalarial treatment recommended. Routine vaccinations up to date.
- Tips
- Pack light linen clothing, and something warm for evenings in the dry season.
Included
What is covered.
- ◆Accommodation in a double room
- ◆Daily breakfast
- ◆Meals listed in the itinerary
- ◆Transfers by private vehicle
- ◆Local French-speaking guides
- ◆Meetings with the Faces of Tukkiji
- ◆24/7 on-site assistance
Not included
What to plan for.
- ◇International flights
- ◇Travel insurance
- ◇Drinks and meals not in the itinerary
- ◇Tips and personal expenses
- ◇Optional extras
The Faces of Tukkiji
The people who bring this journey to life.
Aminata
Chef
Discover their story →Ibrahima
Cultural guide
Discover their story →Fatou
Textile dyer
Discover their story →Moussa
Fisherman & nature guide
Discover their story →You may also like
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