Enjoy Private Tours in Senegal & The Gambia

Why Travel with SHIMA

Private custom tours in Senegal and The Gambia. From golden beaches and lush mangroves to vibrant cities and the Sahel Desert, our tours showcase Senegal and The Gambia’s landscapes, culture, history and natural beauty.

Whether traveling solo, as a couple, or with a group, SHIMA ensures safety, comfort, and authentic local connections at every step.

We offer custom overnight tours, full-day or half-day adventures that are responsive to your schedule. You may also enjoy Dakar cultural experiences such as the popular Tour of the City (Dakar-in-a-Day) or spend a night on historical Gorée Island.

Many of our clients or begin their private custom tour in The Gambia where we make sure that you experience SHIMA excellence from the moment you arrive at Banjul airport.

The SHIMA Difference

🌍 Local Expertise, Global Excellence
📜 Fair & transparent Booking and Policies
💰Flexible Payment Methods
🗺️ Fully customized itineraries
🔁 Seamless Experience from Arrival to Departure
🗣️ English-Speaking Drivers/Guides

SHIMA will take care of the logistics while you focus on making memories for a lifetime.

Choose Your Perfect Experience

We ensure that you are comfortable and well taken care of on our tours. These are just some basic amenities that SHIMA guarantees our clients:

Browse our most popular tours below — from multi-day journeys to quick escapes. Each experience is led by local experts and designed to fit your time, style, and interests.

Tours

Chose by type, duration or destination

Signature Tours

Discover Senegal (5-9 Days)
Dindefelo Traditional Area (2-3 Nights)

Tours by Duration

Overnight Tours
Full-Day Tours
Half-Day Tours

Dakar Cultural Tours

Dakar in a Day
Dakar + Gorée
Gorée Island

Tours in The Gambia

The Gambia

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Signature Tours

Our premium packages consist of a customizable Discover Senegal multi day tour or a rare expedition to the Dindefelo in the southeastern region of Senegal.

Discover Senegal 5-9 Days

Our most comprehensive tour — designed for travelers who want to experience Senegal in all its richness, from city life to wildlife, history, coastlines and the desert.

• Dakar (tour of the city)
• Gorée Island
• Lompoul (Sahel Desert)

• Fathala (Lion Walk and Safari)
• Saint Louis (tour of the city, museums, fishing villages, boat trips)

• Sine Saloum (mangroves, fishing, boat trips)
• Saly (beach, restaurants, spa)
• Bandia Reserve (safari)

discover senegal

Dindefelo Traditional Area

Travel to Senegal’s southeast — a region of mountains, waterfalls, and timeless culture.
Visit Dindefelo Town to meet the Bassari and Bedik peoples, marvel at the 100-meter Dindefelo Falls, and explore Niokolo Koba National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

• Dindefelo Town (Experience Basari and Bedik tribes traditional way of life)
• Dindefelo Falls (100 meter drop waterfall in Niokolo Koba National Park)
• Niokolo Koba Park (Bedik Country a UNESCO Biosphere World Heritage site)

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Timed Tours

Short on time or ready for an extended adventure? Choose the tour length that matches your schedule and let us handle the details.

Overnight Tours + Sightseeing and Local Markets (1-2 nights)

Spend a night under the Sahel sky in Lompoul, join a drum circle, or explore Saint-Louis with its museums and fishing villages. Other options include safaris in Fathala or a peaceful boat trip through the mangroves of Sine Saloum.
Choose one of the following:

• Lompoul (Sahel Desert)
• Fathala (Lion Walk and Safari)
• Saly (beach, restaurants, tourist area)

• Saint Louis (tour of the city, museum visits, fishing village)
• Sine Saloum (mangroves, fishing, boat trip)

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Full-Day Adventures (6-12 hrs)

Senegal offers unforgettable day trips — go fishing, explore mangroves, ride a boat, swim in lagoons, or taste fresh seafood. Prefer wildlife? Try a safari, camel ride, or even walk beside a lion. Unwind at a beach or spa, or choose something adrenalin-filled like an ATV ride in the desert dunes.

• Fathala (Lion Walk and safari)
• Lac Rose (swim, watch salt extraction, ATV, camel ride)
• Sine Saloum (mangroves, fishing, boat trip)

• Saly (beach, restaurant, tourist area)
• Somone Lagoon (swim, hike, go birdwatching, buy seafood, boat trip, mystical baobab)
• Bandia Reserve (safari)

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Half Day Escapes (3-4 hrs)

Short on time? Swim, snorkel, and enjoy art on Ngor Island, or visit Lac Rose where you can float in pink waters, ride an ATV or camel, and taste local cuisine. Perfect for a morning or afternoon adventure.

• Ngor Island (eat local seafood, explore art, swimming, kayaking)
• Lac Rose (swim, watch salt extraction, ATV, camel ride)

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Dakar Cultural Discovery Tours

Some places deserve their own spotlight. These destination-based tours let you venture through Dakar and Gorée Island with dedicated time to explore the complex history and vibrant culture of these destinations.

Dakar: Tour of the City

Discover Senegal’s capital — a city where modern life and ancient traditions coexist. Explore landmarks, museums, and bustling markets while taking in the city’s energy and coastal views.

• African Renaissance Monument
• Museum of Black Civilizations
• Mosque of the Divinity

• Cathedral of Dakar
• Local Markets
• Independence Square

• Presidential Palace
• Dakar Railway Station
• Phare de Mamelles Lighthouse

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Tour of the City & Gorée Island

Combine 3 city highlights with a visit to Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the day exploring Dakar’s monuments and markets, then reflect on Gorée’s history and vibrant local life.

• African Renaissance Monument
• Museum of Black Civilizations
• Mosque of the Divinity

• Cathedral of Dakar
• Local Markets
• Independence Square

• Presidential Palace
• Dakar Railway Station

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Gorée Island

“From the 15th to the 19th century, [Goree Island] was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast. Ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, its architecture is characterized by the contrast between the grim slave-quarters and the elegant houses of the slave traders. Today it continues to serve as a reminder of human exploitation and as a sanctuary for reconciliation.” UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CENTER

• Gorée Island Ferry (enjoy coastline views)
• Maison de Esclaves (House of Slaves Museum)
• Door of No Return

• Local Gorée Island Community Artist Markets
• Local Cuisine
• Tour the island
• Stay overnight

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The Gambia & The Senegambia Area

Some journeys begin in Sénégal — others start across the border. Our Gambia tours are planned separately, with dedicated itineraries designed for travelers beginning their experience in Dakar or in The Gambia including airport transfers from Banjul or DSS.

The Gambia

Explore highlights of Senegal’s neighbor. Visit Bijilo Forest Park, the Gambia National Museum, Kachikally Crocodile Pool, and the lively Senegambia area with markets, music, and food. SHIMA offers tours beginning in The Gambia and ending in Dakar, All Gambia tours include airport transfers in Banjul and Dakar.

• Bijilo Forest Park (Monkey Park, Senegambia)
• Gambia National Museum
• Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool
• Senegambia Area (live music, restaurants, village market)

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