Private Senegal Birding Circuit with Mohamedine Seck
A private, inquiry-based Senegal birding circuit linking Djoudj, Richard Toll, Podor, Kaolack, Toubakouta, Casamance and Niokolo-Koba with Mohamedine Seck.
About this tour
Explore a broad cross-section of Senegal’s birding landscapes with Mohamedine Seck, from the wetlands of Djoudj and the Senegal River valley to the Saloum area, Casamance and Niokolo-Koba.
The tour itinerary documents a 17-day journey with birding, boat excursions and wildlife safaris. It includes a transit through The Gambia, so the final routing, border requirements, accommodation, transport, current site access and number of days must all be reconfirmed for your requested dates.
The tour information is titled as a 22-day circuit but contains 17 dated days from April 2023. This tour listing therefore presents the documented 17-day route as a customizable reference, not as a currently scheduled departure. Send an inquiry through BirdWatch.info for a current proposal.
Guides
Itinerary ▼
Arrive in Dakar for dinner and an overnight stay. The historic source names Baobab Soleil; current accommodation is reconfirmed.
Travel north from Dakar to Djoudj and settle near the park.
Take a morning boat excursion through Djoudj, followed by an afternoon wildlife safari.
Travel to Richard Toll and bird around the area for specialist Sahel species.
Bird en route to Damadji Sare and visit the Podor area, where the tour itinerary searches for Golden Nightjar.
Travel to the Saint-Louis area with birding stops along the way.
Continue south to Kaolack for an overnight stop.
Depart early for Toubakouta, visit Njafat Island for Scissor-tailed Kite and take an afternoon boat excursion.
Travel south, transiting The Gambia, to Kafountine in Casamance. Border requirements must be reconfirmed.
Spend the day birding around Kafountine.
Travel into The Gambia toward Georgetown. This international segment is subject to current border and entry rules.
Return to southeastern Senegal and enter the Niokolo-Koba area.
Take a wildlife and birding safari in the park.
Leave the park and continue to the Wassadou area.
Bird around Wassadou and take an afternoon boat excursion if conditions allow.
Travel back toward Dakar via Tambacounda and Kaolack.
Transfer for the onward flight or conclude the confirmed arrangement.
Locations & map
- Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary - Saint-Louis Senegal (Wetland and Sahel conditions; heat, water levels and seasonal bird movements affect the visit.)
- Richard Toll - Saint-Louis Senegal (Sahel birding area mentioned in the tour itinerary.)
- Podor - Saint-Louis Senegal (Senegal River valley stop mentioned in the tour itinerary.)
- Toubakouta - Fatick Senegal (Boat and island birding stop in the tour itinerary.)
- Niokolo-Koba National Park - Tambacounda Senegal (Safari and birding destination in the tour itinerary.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Dates and seasonal suitability are confirmed after inquiry
Price: Price on request
Included
- Private local guiding - Guide availability and the final route are reconfirmed after inquiry.
Not included
- International flights and visas - Not included unless explicitly stated in the final proposal.
- Travel and medical insurance - Participants arrange their own appropriate coverage.
Transport & stays
- Private overland transfers, boat excursions and wi The tour itinerary uses extensive road travel and includes transit through The Gambia. Vehicle standard, boat services, border documents and inclusions must be reconfirmed. | Meet: Dakar arrival point or another agreed location | Pickup: Airport or hotel pickup is subject to the confirmed proposal.
Policies & FAQ
Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
Insurance & Safety
Are the dates, duration and price fixed?
No current fixed departure or confirmed price was supplied. Send your preferred dates, group size and interests through BirdWatch.info for a current proposal.
Can the route be adapted for birdwatching?
Yes. Mohamedine describes private excursions and birdwatching across Senegal. The final birding emphasis, target list and route are confirmed after inquiry.
Are particular wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. Birds and other wildlife are wild, and sightings depend on season, weather, access and daily conditions.