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SENEGAL : HORSEBACK TRAIL IN SINE SALOUM DELTA...
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking
A little team of passionate people will welcome you in Ndangane, the gateway
to the Sine Saloum delta, an ornithological reserve protected from mass
tourism. The diversity of the natural spaces is upsetting: Tanns, Bolongs, ricefields, mangrove swamps, deserted beaches, typical villages… Being in the saddle on a barb, you will discover the heart of Black Africa, its inhabitants and its intact nature. NOTE : French speaking guide only. |
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ITINERARY
Welcome in Senegal!
In the heart of Africa, you will ride through the Sine Saloum delta. It is a such breathtaking landscapes of
334 000 ha ! The 76 000 ha of National Park is one of the biggest ornithological reserve of the country.
You could meet more than 250 kinds of birds but warthogs, hyenas, manatees, dolphins, turtles… too!
The local accommodation will invite you on the local architecture and tradition.
With this a la carte departure trail, you will ride with a small group, and discover, off the beaten tracks, very different landscapes of Senegal. From the seaside to the mangrove swamps, you will enjoy the meetings with inhabitants, the natural resources and the exoticism with a French speaking guide only!
If you continue your journey staying for a rest in a seaside resort: You
will be transferred to Nianing in the day, to your hotel and you will have
a stay for the chosen number of nights (half-board basis). At the end of
your journey, you will be transferred to the airport, according to your
flight schedule.
On the spot, you might have a sail on a traditional pirogue to Bird Island,
if you want to : 10000F CFA to pay on the spot (15/16€). This sail can be done on
the first or the last day according to your flight schedules.
NOTE : According to the flight schedules of riders, and the availability
of the housings, the trail ride might be done in the opposite way on certain
dates.
Do not hesitate to contact us for any enquiries!
You can also consult our French website for more details: Randocheval
EXTEND YOUR TRIP
Extend your trip in Nianing
Have a very nice end of trip in Senegal! We suggest you a 4 days / 3 nights stay or a 3 days / 2 nights in 1 local hotel with a beautiful garden and swimming pool...
Off the tourist station of Saly, enjoy the place with farniente, discover Mbour, the local market of Nianing's or the Bandhia's reserve…
Day 8 : Ndangane - Nianing
Transfer to Nianing during the day and welcome at the hotel. Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 9 (-10) : Nianing
Stay in half-board.
Day 10 or 11: Nianing - Dakar - Europe
After the breakfast, transfer to Dakar airport.
Return flight to Europe.
Day 11 or 12: Europe
Arrival in Europe
HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL
They spend all the year in the farm, and are "used" only for riding leisure, they are not draught horses, which are not adapted and rented for the season.
We take great care of them (veterinary cares, vermifuge… what is not always the case in this region of Africa)
As a whole, there are about ten horses at your disposal :
- 6 to 7 mares for safe trail rides
- 3 to 4 stallions for the most experienced riders (because in Senegal, a lot of horses wander in the bush and a rider who is not experienced enough on a stallion that meets a mare…ouch!).
- And our lasts foals: Nadir and Etincelle !
YOUR GUIDES
Our team is compound of permanent employees, who are present all
year long at the farm to take care of the horses: the main guide,
Ibou, who has a passion for riding and loves the Saloum, perfectly
knows the region. You might follow his advice with serenity. |
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Idi is in charge of the logistics. The maintenance is done by cart, one that
goes with the riders, and the other to provide with the lunches. Every day your
luggage will be transferred aside by barouche in order to avoid porterage. You
will find there your things and varied "conveniences". This barouches follows a
different way than the riders to avoid slowing down the rhythm of the trail
ride.
These trail rides take place in a safe region of Senegal, far from
the troubles of Casamance.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
At the farm, with an access to running water, to the phone, and to electricity
(that has just arrived at the village!), you will have at your disposal
comfortable housings in cabins (that are permanent structures) that can
accommodate until 2/3 people with single or double beds, a shower room
and the toilet.
During the trail ride, you will live in camps or traditional cabins in
the villages like it is said in the programme.
Plese note : a "camp" means that you will sleep in simple cabins, with beds, generally a shower, you should not confuse it with camping that is much less comfortable.
You will always have means to have a wash, as well as bedding with a rubber
mattress and a mosquito net.
The establishments that are chosen are sometimes "rustic" and
traditional.
Sleeping bags are not supplied, you have to bring your own.
Gatering
All food and lugages will be transported by our support vehicule.
DATES AND RATES
Departures are possible all year long, subject
to flight availability. If other riders are already registered on the dates
that interest you, departure will be organized according to the dates of
the first rider registered.
| 2010 | ||
| On request all year long | 735 € |
available |
| Supplement for Christmas and new year departures | + 100 € |
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Small group supplement. This trail has a guaraanteed departure from the first booked rider. If you are the first, second or third rider booked on a departure date, a small group supplement will apply as follow :
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Supplement for 2 or 3 riders only : +100 €
- Supplement for 1 rider only : +150€
This supplement will be partly or totally refunded depending on final
number of riders on your departure date.
Special transfer
Meeting hour in Dakar is set up by the first client booked on a departure date. If you choose a plane arriving earlier or later, we will organize a specific transfer from and to Dakar. Additionnal cost of 70€ per way per coach. For 90% of our customers, we manage to find plane arrangements so that we can avoids specific transfers.
Next confirmed departures :
- March 13 to 20, 2010 (2 riders)
- March 20 to 27 (3 provisional bookings)
- April 03 to 10, 2010 (2 riders)
Flights to Dakar
Please contact us to check the best available rate from your country.
| Extend your trip in Nianing | |
| 4 days / 3 nights stay, in a double room, in half-board. | 140 € |
| Single supplement | 70 € |
| 3 days / 2 nights stay, in a double room, in half-board. | 110 € |
| Single supplement | 60 € |
RATE INCLUDING
- the trail ride with full board, drinks excluded
- the financial guarantee of the deposits you send to Randocheval
RATE NOT INCLUDING
- flights to Dakar
- the transfers from and to Dakar airport
- any other service
- tips
- drinks
- insurance : repatriation aid or multiple-risk (cancellation, luggage, repatriation. You can subscribe to these insurrances only if you are an european resident. If you live outside European Union, please check with your local insurrance company - More information.
BOOKING - INFORMATION
Contact Charlène for any enquiry !
PRATICAL INFORMATIONS
COUNTRY
Senegal
LENGTH
8 days / 7 nights / 6 days on horseback.
LANGUAGE
French only.
GROUP SIZE
The departures are guaranteed whatever the number of riders who are registered. Maximum 5 riders depending on departures.
ACCESS
Dakar airport.
CLIMATE
Tropical, warm all year long.
Rainy season between July and September but rains often happens in the evening.
The best season to visit Senegal is between October and May.
Formalities
Please check with your local ambassy.
Vaccination - health
No specific vaccinations. Don't forget your repatriation insurance.
We recommand to be update of usual vaccination, and especially tetanus..
The yellow fever vaccination is recommanded.
A treatment against Malaria is also recommanded. Please contact a doctor before departure.
REFERENCE :
CH61-senegal
