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African Wildlife Safari: One-Day Adventure
4.9
15 Ratings
Banjul
Embark on a thrilling one-day tour from Gambia to Senegal, featuring a ferry crossing and an unforgettable safari park adventure. Discover Africa’s wildlife!
Embark on a thrilling one-day tour from Gambia to Senegal, featuring a ferry crossing and an unforgettable safari park adventure. Discover Africa’s wildlife!
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Banjul - From Banjul, travelers will board the ferry to Barra. The Banjul to Barra Ferry Service is a crucial economic artery for the Gambian capital and a key river crossing to Dakar (Senegal) via the north bank wharf town of Barra Point in the Niumi District.
- Amdallai - In Amdallai, travelers will cross the Gambian border into Senegal. It…
- Banjul - From Banjul, travelers will board the ferry to Barra. The Banjul to Barra Ferry Service is a crucial economic artery for the Gambian capital and a key river crossing to Dakar (Senegal) via the north bank wharf town of Barra Point in the Niumi District.
- Amdallai - In Amdallai, travelers will cross the Gambian border into Senegal. It is essential to have a valid passport with at least six months before expiration to cross from The Gambia to Senegal. Depending on nationality and the duration of stay in Senegal, a visa may also be required. It is advisable to consult the Senegalese embassy or consulate in your country before traveling to ensure all necessary documents are in order. Additionally, proof of yellow fever vaccination may be requested upon arrival in Senegal.
- Fathala Reserve - In Fathala, visitors will explore the Senegal Safari Park, where they can observe iconic African wildlife, including lions, rhinos, elephants, hyenas, and more!
- Amdallai - After the safari, travelers will return to the border between Senegal and The Gambia. The previously mentioned documents will again be required to cross the border.
- Barra - Upon re-entering The Gambia, travelers will take the ferry back to Banjul and be transported back to their hotel.
What's Included
- Ferry Ticket
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- English Guide
- Lunch
- Ferry Ticket
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- English Guide
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience Africa’s Wildlife in Just One Day
Important: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months before expiration.
Have you always dreamed of seeing African wildlife in its natural habitat? This tour is perfect for you!
Our expert tour guide, boasting over 20 years of experience, will lead you on an unforgettable journey to explore…
Experience Africa’s Wildlife in Just One Day
Important: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months before expiration.
Have you always dreamed of seeing African wildlife in its natural habitat? This tour is perfect for you!
Our expert tour guide, boasting over 20 years of experience, will lead you on an unforgettable journey to explore Africa’s incredible wildlife. The guide will also provide comprehensive insights into the animals you encounter.
This tour allows you to visit Senegal from the Gambia in just one day. You’ll embark on a ferry ride to Barra, located in the northern part of the Gambia, before crossing the border to explore the Senegal Safari Park.
- The total duration includes all the travel time.
Location
Banjul
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(15 Ratings)
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Richard_e
Mar 19, 2025
Do it. - Wear a jumper on the ferry and take some pencils/writing books and sugar free sweets for the kids on the journey. Baboucarr is a chilled out friendly fella who made it a great experience, our 4x4 driver, forgotten his name sorry, was also great and got us through the border crossings smoothly.
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Patrick
Mar 11, 2025
Safari Fathala - Totally top our guide Babou had arranged everything the tickets the cars and other guides and lunch.
Excellently arranged all.
Dear man who also likes to explain a thing or two about the country and its people.
But also animals and or plants.
And where this trip is private
There were 2 of us.
And did not go in such a big truck jeep into the park. We had a very nice day.
Babou had arranged it top.
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Jerom
Feb 27, 2025
Safari with animal guarantee - The journey there is miss still the greatest adventure! Safari itself is fun and you are guaranteed to see all the animals. Some animals are fed which does ensure that they are visible.
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Nick_f
Feb 17, 2025
A great day out with a fabulous guide. - Babou Carr our guide was simply excellent throughout the day. He made joining the ferry simple through the throng of humanity going about its daily business. We then met a good driver for the journey to and around the park. We had a great view of the animals. It’s useful to see this as a UK ‘Safari Park’, but with a more natural setting and weather. Most of the big game animals are not (now) native to Senegal, but they are well protected.
Lunch was in a local restaurant and introduced us to local dishes
The drive each way gave us a glimpse of rural life in both countries. On return, the ferry was out of action, so our guide organised a private pirogue trip for a few Dalasi a head rather than a 6-hour wait. I still pity the chap who had to wade out to the boat with me on his shoulders! This unintended excursion from the plan really added to the day.
Mist thoroughly recommended.
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Fred186363
Feb 4, 2025
Fantastic - Babou was a reliable and well-informed guide. The best thing about booking him is that you are often then on your own as a couple rather than being part of a larger tour.
Take a jumper because crossing the river was quite cold!
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Daan_h
Jan 31, 2025
Book and go 😊 - Great 😊 everything was perfectly arranged. We saw all the animals so we are lucky. Pick up was on time, lunch was good and guide was well informed
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Sara_t
Jan 23, 2025
Amazing trip to Fathala - Baboucarr our Guide was amazing from start to finish. Incredibly professional, he looked after us from start to finish. On the trip you get to experience real Gambia with the locals getting the ferry across to Barra before you meet your safari driver. Everyone was super friendly. Fathala was great we saw all the animals & luckily we’re the first to find the giraffes as they can be shy. We didn’t want to go in with the lions our personal choice. Had a great day. On the way back you stop for lunch we had the local dish domada (peanut stew) but there are lots of choices. Before heading back on the ferry back to Banjul. (Get to see the market in Senegal & Banjul) I would suggest to bring sweets, pencils, note pads for the children, as they will love it & are so grateful. A fabulous day
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Josh_n
Jan 1, 2025
Amazing day trip to Senegal - Organised the day prior and even though my hotel wasn’t listed as a pickup, I was able to be picked up on time and in a comfortable vehicle. Baboucarr helped me with Senegal immigration when the guards wouldn’t allow me to cross but he spoke to them and helped out.
The day at Fathala was amazing and I got to do the lion walk but also see so much wildlife and had as much time as I needed to take photos and enjoy. If you’re looking for a day trip from The Gambia, book with Baboucarr because he’ll make your day so much more enjoyable with heaps of information throughout the day!
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Christiaan1993
Mar 11, 2025
Fantastic experience - Had a great trip to Senegal from Gambia. The ferry crossing was a real experience among the locals. With our private guide we could quickly cross the border. The tour of the Fathala Wildlife Reserve was short but powerful. For an hour we were able to spot virtually all the animals that live in the park. Only downside of the tour was the fact that we had to eat quickly so we could take the ferry back on time. And drinking (bottles of water) was not included during this tour.
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