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

Senegal Highlights

Discover Senegal's icons — Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly.

🗓️ 8N / 9D⭐ 4.9 (341)🏨 4★🌤️ Best: Nov – May

Starting from

₹1,74,999 / person

Overview

From Gorée Island (UNESCO) to The Pink Lake (Lac Rose), this 8-night Senegal itinerary strings together the icons of Dakar · Saint-Louis · Saly at a pace that leaves room to actually enjoy them — the route we refine every season from real traveller feedback.

Nov – May is the sweet spot for Senegal (Africa), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, 4★ hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹1,74,999 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
★Experienced local guide throughout

✓ What’s included

  • ✓8 nights' 4★ 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

Meet & greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel and an evening at leisure to settle in.

2

Day 2

Gorée Island (UNESCO)

Head out early for Gorée Island (UNESCO); your driver and guide plan the day around the light and the crowds.

3

Day 3

The Pink Lake (Lac Rose)

Today is The Pink Lake (Lac Rose) — one of the stops travellers rate highest on this route — followed by an evening at leisure.

4

Day 4

Djoudj bird sanctuary

Explore Djoudj bird sanctuary with your guide, with time built in for the detours that make the day yours.

5

Day 5

Saint-Louis colonial old town

Guided visit to Saint-Louis colonial old town — entry logistics handled, with unhurried time for photos and local food.

6

Day 6

Bandia wildlife reserve

A full morning at Bandia wildlife reserve, then the afternoon free to wander, shop or relax at your own pace.

7

Day 7

Gorée Island (UNESCO)

Head out early for Gorée Island (UNESCO); your driver and guide plan the day around the light and the crowds.

8

Day 8

The Pink Lake (Lac Rose)

Today is The Pink Lake (Lac Rose) — one of the stops travellers rate highest on this route — followed by an evening at leisure.

9

Day 9

Departure

Check-out and transfer to the airport for your return flight, with assistance throughout.

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 Highlights starts from ₹1,74,999 per person on twin sharing for 8 nights / 9 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: 8 nights' 4★ 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

★★★★★4.9/5· 341+ reviews
★★★★★
“Dakar was our first big trip and Explera made it stress-free — visa guidance, forex tips, a sensible day plan and a driver who knew the area. Came back with amazing memories and zero complaints.”

Zeel Kothiya

Navsari · Solo travel

★★★★★
“Fantastic solo travel. The Dakar package was customised to our dates and budget, the 4★ were lovely, and they even rebooked one activity when the weather changed. Five stars.”

Yash Bhanderi

Navsari · Solo travel

★★★★★
“Great value for a 8-night Dakar trip. Clear communication before travel, GST invoice for our records, and genuine 24/7 support. This is how a holiday should be planned.”

Dixita Lathiya

Navsari · Solo travel

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