20 Dec 2023
My partner and I went on the Discovery Senegal 8 days trip with Senegal Tourists Guide. We had an amazing time! The trip took us all over the country, learning about the culture and having some incredible experiences. Senegal is a fascinating country with some beautiful beaches and engaging cultural history. We went in December, when it was hot and dry.
For the whole tour, we had a driver and a guide, who were both lovely. Our guide, Abdoulaye, was knowledgeable and interesting - we got to know him well over the week and he gave us fascinating insights into his country and customs. Some excursions provided English-speaking visits and on others, Abdou joined us and translated. He was very helpful when our GCSE-level French ran out, particularly when we tackled haggling in a market!
The itinerary was varied, with some wildlife outings, some cultural and historical, and a good amount of down-time. Of course, in order to see so many different things in one week, we did spend a bit of time in the car. The hotels we stayed in varied depending where we were in the country, but each had a comfortable room, a pool, local food in the restaurant and very hospitable staff.
I would absolutely recommend a trip to Senegal in general, and I would trust Senegal Tourists Guide again to give me a good experience on anything from a day trip to a multi-day tour like the one we did.