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African Wildlife Safari: One-Day Adventure
4.8
17 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
4.8
(17 Ratings)
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Florence_m
May 29, 2025
Walking with the Lions - It was one in a life time experience. The Lion walk was unbelievable. The guides were very helpful and welcoming. Our driver patiently drove round for a long time to find the giraffes and we were not disappointed. Baboucarr Jobe our tour guide from The Gambia was very patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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Pioneer136861
May 9, 2025
Unique adventure - This was a fantastic day out. Our guide Jaria and her brother picked me up early from hotel and drove us to Banjul port for ferry embarkation. Then we took 4x4 drive to reach park in Senegal . Then we had a guide from park to go around with very knowledgeable guy.
Going around the park he pointed out everything for us .
Then we continued through the park taking loads of photos of all the animal and specially Lion encountered.
It all made for an unforgettable day. Highly recommended.
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Carleen
May 3, 2025
Fathala Safari - Amazing experience. You get picked up from the tour guide and drive to Banjul to catch the ferry. This journey is amazing. Everything is on the ferry people, goats, trucks, etc. The immigration bit can be timely, but you get to see Senegal in that short time. Please make sure you purchase books, pens, and sweets to give to the beautiful children.
Fathala itself is lovely. You get to see giraffes, Kevin the rhino, antelope, zebras, and the option to do the Lion walk (D3000) - which I would HIGHLY recommend, the experience is phenomenol.
The tour guide Babou Carr was excellent. After the amazing sights, we stopped for some lunch before heading back for the ferry and even spotted dolphins.
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Traveler10013158940
Mar 24, 2025
Lovely experience! - What a beautiful experience!
We had a super nice guide who was neat on time and arranged everything.
The ferry crossing is pleasantly busy and you look forward to the onward journey to Senegal.
We've been able to see all the animals.
In Banjul we enjoyed a delicious lunch.
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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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Lorrainejlondon2
Mar 20, 2025
Best to buy ticket from hotel saves £80 off - An experience of a lifetime. We paid our hotel rep £90 for transport and entry into Safari park. Make sure bring yellow fever card and passport as its needed at the border in and out. Wear used clothes as it a very dusty experience. Make sure hold onto your bags at the port as hundreds of people will be on the boat and getting on and off ferry.
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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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