Quad biking in Ngaparou takes you along the wild tracks of the Petite Côte: bush, baobabs, Fulani villages, then the Atlantic beach. The start is in Ngaparou, between Somone and Saly, with a guide, full equipment included, and a minimum age of 18.

On the tracks of the Petite Côte

After a safety briefing and a few minutes getting the feel of the machine, the group sets off along sandy tracks that lead into the bush. The terrain alternates fast stretches and more technical sections, better suited to confident drivers. The landscape keeps changing: baobabs, fields, villages and paths lined with palm trees. Part of the outing takes place on the Atlantic beach, depending on the tides and the weather, with views over the Somone lagoon and the Saly bay.

The activity is open from age 18, with a car driving licence or driving experience required. The level runs from intermediate to advanced: you need to be comfortable at the controls, and the guide adapts the pace. Bring a scarf, glasses, covering clothing, sun cream and water.

If you live in Dakar, it is an escape that begins at the edge of the capital and ends facing the ocean. If you are visiting, it is the most demanding outing on the Petite Côte, useful for those who want more than a one-hour ride.

Ngaparou, between Somone and Saly

Ngaparou is a coastal village on the Petite Côte, away from the busy resorts, living to the rhythm of the tides and the return of the colourful pirogues. Craft markets and village festivals punctuate life there, in the shade of the baobabs. It lies between Saly and Somone, which explains the views of the Saly bay and the lagoon on the route. The Thiès Region takes in this whole coastline.

Things to do around Ngaparou

To complete the picture, the Bandia Reserve offers a safari on the Petite Côte, the pirogue ride shows the lagoon from the water, and other quad and buggy outings are available on the coast.