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The activity
A horse-cart ride in the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a guide who takes you to the watchtowers and the big lake (about 15 km). You can see jackals, warthogs, patas monkeys, flamingos, teal, wild geese and the crowned crane.
The outing takes a full day, starting from Saint-Louis; the park is about sixty kilometres to the north. The best time for migratory birds is from November to April.
How it works
- You book and pay 20% online
This 20% is our connection fee, subject to Senegalese VAT. The displayed price is the price of the service.
- Nous confirmons avec le prestataire
Nous validons la disponibilité, l’heure exacte et le point de rendez-vous, puis nous vous les transmettons par WhatsApp et par email.
- Vous réglez le solde sur place
Le jour de l’activité, directement au prestataire. Espèce, Wave ou Orange Money.
What is included
Included in the price
- Horse-drawn cart
- Guiding
- Tour of the watchtowers up to the big lake (15 km)
Not included
- National park entrance fees (paid on site)
- Compulsory park guide (paid on site)
Payable on site — official fees
These amounts are not collected by the site. They are paid on site, to the provider, and are subject to neither our commission nor the resident rate.
Cancellation
Two cancellation regimes coexist. Both are shown on every listing: a customer who wants to privatise the activity or come as a group should find their rule without having to call us.
Activité structurée : annulation gratuite jusqu’à 72 h avant le départ. Passé ce délai, les frais de mise en relation restent acquis. Le solde se règle sur place, au prestataire. Deadlines are calculated in Senegal local time.
Activité privatisée, sur mesure ou réservée pour un groupe : annulation gratuite jusqu’à 72 h minimum avant le départ. Le délai peut être plus long selon le prestataire ; il vous est confirmé avant le paiement. After that, the connection fee is non-refundable.
Details can be found in our terms and conditions, including how we are paid.
Good to know
- Park fees paid on site, for information only and varying by status: entrance 5,000 F (non-resident) / 3,000 F (national), free for under-10s; compulsory guide 6,000 F; vehicle or boat 10,000 F/day if applicable
- Outdoor activity: bring a hat, sunscreen, water, binoculars and suitable shoes
- Best time to see migratory birds: November to April
- Suitable for children (free park entrance for under-10s)
Where it takes place
Saint-Louis (departure) / Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
The map shows the area of the activity. The exact meeting point and contact details are sent to you once confirmed, by WhatsApp and email.
Worth a look nearby
A few places to see and combine with this activity, on the same day.
Other activities in Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Horse-cart ride in the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Full day
All dates are open — the date and time slot are confirmed by phone with the provider.
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