Excursion Full day joal fadiouth and saly tour at Dakar

See man-made islands where shells have been used as both decoration and construction material. Joal and Fadiouth are linked by a bridge; the latter island is made up almost entirely of clam shells. Witness traditional fishing techniques in this artisanal fishing port, the largest of its kind in West Africa, as Joal was once an important trading post in Senegal and today is Senegal's most important fishing port.

Board your air-conditioned coach for a two-hour drive to Joal Fadiouth. On the way, make a stop to see the impressive baobab forest of Sindia to view these awe-inspiring trees. Arrive in Joal Fadiouth, where the local specialty is the use of sea shells in art and construction. Surrounded by an estuary with many small islets and mangroves, some islands are man-made using shells. Even the cemetery is located on one of these sea shell islands and surprisingly has both Muslim and Christian burials close together.

Visit the island of Fadiouth and meet its inhabitants, including the Council of Elders. You are welcomed to visit homes and see the fish smoking and drying process that is a major part of life here. Enjoy a refreshing drink before transferring to Saly.

Make the 1-hour and 45-minute trip to Saly, arriving for a buffet lunch. After an hour of leisure time post-lunch, make the return drive to the ship.

Please note: There is moderate walking involved on this trip on uneven ground, including shells at the cemetery (which is also hilly) as well as a wooden bridge with steps, making this tour less suitable for individuals with walking difficulties. No specific dress code is required, though light comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended, as well as a sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Joal-Fadiouth man-made islands, fishing port, sea shell art, Saly resort

Note

Please note: There is moderate walking involved on this trip on uneven ground, including shells at the cemetery (which is also hilly) as well as a wooden bridge with steps, making this tour less suitable for individuals with walking difficulties. No specific dress code is required, though light comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended, as well as a sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen.