Overnight Adventures in Senegal
Custom Private Overnight Adventures with SHIMA Travel Tours
Your schedule. Your adventure. Choose one custom overnight tour experience in Senegal with SHIMA Travel Tours — blending local expertise, comfort, and authentic experiences tailored for you. If you want more than one of the destinations offered here, explore our Discover Senegal premium tour or contact us for a customized package.
Every itinerary is crafted to your pace and preference. Add on services include recommending and connecting clients with places to stay. We also specialize in airport transfers creating a seamless experience for our clients. We provide authentic tours with knowledgeable, experienced English speaking guides.
All overnight tours offered on this page take place within Senegal, with pickup locations confirmed during booking.
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Overnight Tours: 1-2 Night Custom Adventures
Overnight Tours + Local Markets & Cultural Experiences
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 Bandia, or a peaceful boat trip through the mangroves of Sine Saloum. Choose one of the featured overnight adventures:

Lompoul , Sahel Desert (1 night)
Unwind under the endless starry Sahel sky
Experience the magic of the Sahel Desert in Lompoul, where rolling dunes glow gold at sunset. Ride ATVs or camels across the sand in a sustainable desert camp, home to a variety of desert reptiles and birds. After dinner, gather around the fireside drum circle to dance, share stories, and soak in the rhythm of the night before drifting to sleep in your comfortable tented lodge under a canopy of stars.
Lompoul with optional stop in Lac Rose (click to reveal sample itinerary)
Day 1 – Dakar to Lompoul
- Depart pickup location
- First stop (1-2hr): Lac Rose
- Activities at Lac Rose
- Boat ride to experience salt harvesting
- Swim in the lake
- Ride ATV/Ride Camel
- LUNCH
- Activities at Lac Rose
- Arrive at Lompoul
- Check in and explore
- Activities at Lompoul
- Camel Ride
- ATV on the Dunes
- Enjoy the Sunset
- DINNER
- Drum Circle
- Rest
Day 2 – Lompoul to Dakar
- Breakfast in Lompoul and Depart for Dakar
- Stop at local markets along the way
- Arrive at Dakar accommodations. TOUR ENDS
Fathala Lion Walk and Safari (1 night)
Get exhilaratingly close to Senegal’s wildlife
Journey from Dakar to Fathala, with scenic stops along the way — including a traditional village visit and a stop at the Sine Saloum Bridge, where you can admire the mangroves, fishing boats, and the vast beauty of the River Delta.
Step into the wild heart of Senegal at Fathala, where conservation and adventure meet. Embark on a two-hour safari through rugged trails alive with Africa’s large mammals, diverse
Take a bush walk, or experience the exhilaration of walking alongside lions, supporting their remarkable reintroduction to the region. End the day in comfort at your luxury tented lodge, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
Fathala (click to reveal sample itinerary)
- Depart Dakar for Fathala (4-5 hr drive)
- Stop at local village to experience the traditional lifestyle
- Stop at the Sine Saloum Bridge
- Fathala
- Arrive and check in and rest
- Activities
- Lion walk and Safari
- Bush walk
- Swim and hang out with wildlife
- DINNER
- Rest in luxury tent
- Breakfast and depart Fathala
- Stop at local village market
- Arrive in Dakar

Saly: Relax and Renew (1 night)
Relax on the coast. Enjoy the beach, nightlife and restaurants
Bask in the laid-back charm of Saly, Senegal’s premier beach destination known for its gorgeous tropical coastline, vibrant nightlife, and delicious restaurants and bars. Spend your days unwinding on golden sands or exploring nearby cultural gems.
Take a day trip to Joal-Fadiouth, the famous shell island rich in tradition and history, or venture from Saly to Somone, just 25 minutes away, for a boat ride through the lagoon, a refreshing swim, and a relaxed meal at Chez Rasta, a beloved local spot. Whether you’re seeking serenity or celebration, Saly offers the perfect coastal escape.
Saly (click to reveal sample itinerary)
- Depart Dakar for Saly (1.5 hr drive)
- Saly Day 1
- Arrive and check in
- Activities
- Beach
- Spa
- Dine and enjoy nightlife
- Saly Day 2
- Activities
- Day trip to Joal Fadiouth
- Day trip to Somone
- Activities
- Return to Dakar

Island of Saint-Louis (2 nights)
Enjoy an exuberant blend of art, culture and fishing traditions sustained for hundreds of years.
Journey from Dakar to Saint-Louis – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stopping at a local market near Thiès, a massive baobab tree and artists’ market in Guéoul, and a Mauritanian camp where nomadic traders sell camels and handmade goods.
In Saint-Louis, enjoy a sunset carriage tour through the city’s historic streets.
Your tour continues the next day with a visit to the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, another UNESCO World Heritage site that shelters thousands of migratory birds, then unwind on a river cruise or relax on the beach.
Saint-Louis (Click to reveal sample Itinerary)
- Day 1: Dakar to Saint. Louis (5-6 hrs)
- First stop: Local market near Thiès region
- Second stop:
- Guéoul Baobab & Artists’ Market
- Nomadic Mauritanian trader camp
- Arrive in St. Louis, Check in and relax
- Sunset Carriage tour of the city
- Dinner and rest
- Day 2: Saint-Louis
- Breakfast then travel to Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (1.5 hrs)
- LUNCH
- River boat tours or relax at the beach
- DINNER and rest
- Day 3: Saint-Louis
- Visit L’archipel de Musées (The Archipelago of Museums)
- LUNCH
- Depart for Dakar

Sine Saloum Delta(1-2 nights)
Tranquil and magical. Once you arrive in Sine Saloum it will be heard to leave.
Discover this UNESCO World Heritage site: The Sine Saloum Delta, a sanctuary of mystical baobab trees, winding mangroves, and timeless fishing villages. Here, Senegalese communities have lived in harmony with nature for centuries — practicing sustainable traditions that still guide daily life. Glide through tranquil waters, marvel at the biodiversity, spot dolphins if you’re lucky and enjoy a picnic on the boat. Sine Saloum is a living model of sustainability and serenity.
Sine Saloum (Click to reveal sample Itinerary)
- Day 1: Depart Dakar (4-5hr drive)
- Road Activities
- 1st stop: local village along the way
- 2nd stop: Sine Saloum Bridge.View the Delta, mangroves and take photos
- Arrive on SIne Saloum Island
- Visit the old village of Marlodge
- Take a boat trip to mangroves glimpse aquatic birds
- Road Activities
- Day 2: Sine Saloum Island
- Go fishing, prepare the fish you caught
- Enjoy drum show with drumming and dance lessons.
- Day 3: Sine Saloum Island
- Relax and swim at the beach
- Return to Dakar
How it Works
Every client is different – we do not offer cookie-cutter experiences. We pride ourselves on quick and clear communication to curate the best tour experience for you. Complete the form below and we will work with you to create a custom package. We offer a variety of payment methods for your convenience.
📝 STEP 1: Client completes the form below
💬 STEP 2: We contact you via WhatsApp or Email to finalize the package
💳 STEP 3: Client pays a deposit via chosen payment method.
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