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Boat excursion in the Sine-Saloum Delta

Cancellation Policy

Semi-structured activities — 48 h cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 h before the activity. After that, the amount paid for your booking is non-refundable. The balance is paid on site to the provider. Deadlines are calculated in Senegal local time.

Applies to: guided tours, day excursions, transport.

Private / tailor-made activities — 72 h minimum cancellation

If you book the activity privately, free cancellation is possible up to at least 72 h before. A longer deadline set by the provider is shown to you before payment. After that, the amount paid for your booking is non-refundable. Deadlines in Senegal local time.

Applies to: private boat, private excursion, event, group.

For any further details on our cancellation terms, please refer to our dedicated page: Cancellation policy

Information

Sine-Saloum

Full day

All levels

Group, private

Description of this activity

The boat excursion in the Sine-Saloum Delta is a full day among bolongs (tidal creeks), mangroves, islands and fishing villages. The price includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, with a meeting point in Saly for residents.

A day among bolongs and mangroves

The boat heads gently out after a short briefing to sail between the waterways of the delta. The calm of the water, the mangrove and the atmosphere of the fishing villages make up the heart of the outing. Depending on the route and conditions, you may see birds, fishermen, mangrove trees and scenes of local life. The ride can also include photo stops, a swim or a look at the surrounding islands. The route varies with the weather and the tide.

The package is for the day, per person, with pick-up in Saly. The driver collects tourists at their hotel and brings them back after the activity; for residents, the meeting point is in Saly. Children can take part with an adult, and you do not have to be able to swim: if there is swimming, it depends on conditions and stays supervised.

What you pay on site

The boat pass is not included. The permit for the Saloum Delta park is payable on site, on top of the price, per person, with a different rate for Senegalese residents and for foreigners. The amounts are shown in the dedicated section of the listing. Bring light clothing, a hat, sunglasses, sun cream, water and a camera.

The delta, a land between earth and sea

The Sine-Saloum Delta is about 150 km south of Dakar, listed as a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 1980 and a Ramsar site, covering more than 180,000 hectares: a land of bolongs, mangroves, baobab forests, islands and villages on stilts, where Serer, Mandinka and Fulani traditions live on. The Saloum page presents the territory, and the Sine-Saloum page gives its spirit: Senegal at a slower pace. If you live on the coast, it is a day away from the beaches; if you are visiting, it is a simple entry point to the delta, before staying longer. Our page on the Sine-Saloum Delta details what you find there.

Going further in the delta

To go further, Fathala Reserve offers a safari, Mar Lodj and Simal open onto the interior of the delta, and the island excursions, the pirogue ride and bird watching are the natural complements.

How long does the excursion last?

A day.

Where does it leave from?

The driver picks tourists up at their hotel and brings them back; for residents, the meeting point is set in Saly.

Do I need to pay anything on site?

Yes. The permit for the Saloum Delta park is payable on site, on top of the price, per person, with a Senegalese resident rate or a foreign rate. The boat pass is not included.