Saint-Louis & Djoudj 2-Day Tour

This two-day guided tour covers the two big draws of northern Senegal: UNESCO-listed Saint-Louis and the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, one of the world's most important wetlands, home to over three million birds at the peak of the winter migration. You'll explore the old colonial island of Saint-Louis — its peeling pastel facades, the Pont Faidherbe and the fishing quarter — and take a boat through Djoudj's channels among pelicans, flamingos and waders in extraordinary numbers. The price covers transport from Dakar, an overnight in a Saint-Louis boutique hotel, all meals, park fees and a private guide, run in English or French for small groups of two to ten. The pace is easy and unhurried, with the early-morning Djoudj boat trip the highlight. For birders and history lovers alike, it's the most rewarding two days you can spend north of Dakar.