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🇸🇳 Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly, Senegal · International Tour

Senegal Express

The best of Senegal in a short, value-packed break.

🗓️ 6N / 7D⭐ 4.7 (752)🏨 3★🌤️ Best: Nov – May

Starting from

₹1,25,999 / person

Overview

Short on leave, not on wanderlust? This 6-night Senegal express break distils Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly to the essentials — Gorée Island (UNESCO) and The Pink Lake (Lac Rose) up front, no filler days, and value-first 3★ stays that keep the price at ₹1,25,999.

Nov – May is the sweet spot for Senegal (Africa), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, 3★ hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹1,25,999 per person on twin sharing.

Explera's Surat desk runs the whole journey end to end — flights, stays, transfers, guided sightseeing, Senegal visa assistance and insurance — with a written day-by-day plan before you pay and a human on call 24/7 while you travel. Every departure is fully customisable to your dates, budget and travellers.

Trip highlights

★Gorée Island (UNESCO)
★The Pink Lake (Lac Rose)
★Djoudj bird sanctuary
★Saint-Louis colonial old town
★Best of Senegal in a short break

✓ What’s included

  • ✓6 nights' 3★ stay with daily breakfast
  • ✓Return airport transfers
  • ✓Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
  • ✓Senegal visa assistance & documentation
  • ✓Explera 24/7 on-trip support

✗ What’s excluded

  • ✗International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions
  • ✗Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned
  • ✗Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping
  • ✗Anything not listed under "What’s included"
  • ✗GST (5%) and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules
  • ✗Cost escalation due to currency fluctuation or fuel surcharge before travel

Day-wise itinerary

1

Day 1

Arrive Dakar

Land in Dakar, clear the airport with your driver waiting, and head straight in — the short trip starts today, not tomorrow.

2

Day 2

Gorée Island (UNESCO)

A focused half-day at Gorée Island (UNESCO); no filler stops, and the evening free for the night market or dinner.

3

Day 3

The Pink Lake (Lac Rose)

Cover The Pink Lake (Lac Rose) with a private vehicle so the short trip loses no time to transfers or waiting.

4

Day 4

Djoudj bird sanctuary

Today is Djoudj bird sanctuary — the highlight most travellers regret missing on a short break.

5

Day 5

Saint-Louis colonial old town

Straight to Saint-Louis colonial old town first thing — the one unmissable stop, done properly before the crowds build.

6

Day 6

Bandia wildlife reserve

Bandia wildlife reserve this morning, with the afternoon used to cover the nearby highlights in one efficient loop.

7

Day 7

Departure

Check out and transfer to the airport — a short trip that used every day of it.

Book your Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly trip from Surat & Gujarat

Explera Vacations plans Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly holidays for travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and the rest of Gujarat — from our Surat Diamond Bourse (Khajod) and L. H. Road (Varachha) offices, or entirely on WhatsApp. As an IATA-certified agency and the official SDB travel desk since 2009, we handle the whole trip on one invoice: visa, flights, hotels, transfers and sightseeing, with flexible 20% booking, GST billing and a 24/7 desk while you travel. Share your dates for a written, all-inclusive quote — no hidden mark-ups.

Package FAQ

Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly package — questions

What does the Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly package cost from Surat?
The Senegal Express starts from ₹1,25,999 per person on twin sharing for 6 nights / 7 days (land package). Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category and flights, which we quote transparently.
What is included and excluded in this package?
Included: 6 nights' 3★ stay with daily breakfast, Return airport transfers, Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary, Senegal visa assistance & documentation and more. Excluded: International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions, Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned, Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping. The full lists are shown above and everything is customisable.
When is the best time to visit Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly?
The best time to travel is Nov – May. We plan around weather, festivals and your dates for the best experience and value.
Can Explera customise this Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly itinerary?
Yes — adjust nights, hotels, sightseeing and dates, add flights and visa assistance, or turn it into a honeymoon or group departure. Just share your preferences with our Holidays desk.
Which is the best travel agent in Surat for a Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly package?
Explera Vacations is Surat's IATA-certified travel agency and the official Surat Diamond Bourse travel desk — 15+ years, rated 4.8/5 by 2,130+ travellers. We plan the Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly trip end to end: stays, transfers, sightseeing, visa and flights on one invoice, from our SDB (Khajod) and L. H. Road offices. Call the Holidays desk on +91 95743 32299 or WhatsApp.
Can I book this Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly package from Ahmedabad, Vadodara or anywhere in Gujarat?
Yes — Explera serves travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and all of Gujarat. Most of the planning and booking happens on WhatsApp and phone, so no office visit is needed; documents and visa filing are handled remotely with pickup available across Surat.
Does the Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly package price include flights?
Prices shown are indicative land packages per person on twin sharing. As an IATA-accredited agency we add flights at genuine fares — often better than online portals — and can bundle visa, insurance and transfers so it's one clear, GST-invoiced booking.
How do I book and pay for this package from Surat?
Share your dates on WhatsApp (+91 95743 32299) for a written quote; confirm with flexible 20% booking and pay the balance before travel. Pay by NEFT/RTGS/UPI to our Indian bank accounts or securely online via Razorpay, with a proper GST invoice.

Prices are indicative, per person on twin sharing, and vary with season, availability, hotel category and currency. Share your dates for a confirmed, customised quote.

Traveller reviews

What travellers say about the Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly trip

★★★★★4.7/5· 752+ reviews
★★★★★
“Booked the 6N/7D Dakar trip with Explera for our solo travel and it was flawless — 3★, smooth transfers and a well-paced itinerary. Nothing to arrange ourselves, we just enjoyed.”

Yash Bhanderi

Navsari · Solo travel

★★★★★
“Explera planned our Dakar holiday end to end — flights, 3★, sightseeing and visa where needed, all on one bill. Every day ran exactly to plan. Best travel agent in Surat, honestly.”

Dixita Lathiya

Navsari · Solo travel

★★★★★
“Our solo travel to Dakar was better than the photos. The team suggested the perfect hotels and the 7-day route was neither rushed nor lazy. Priced fairly with no surprises at the end.”

Sagar Movaliya

Anand · Solo travel

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