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SENEGAL : HORSEBACK TRAIL IN SINE SALOUM DELTA...

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.

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

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…

HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL

As a whole, there are about ten horses at your disposal :

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.

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.

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 :
- 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 :

- January 23 to 30, 2010 (1 rider)
- January 31 to February 07, 2010 (2 riders)
- February 13 au 20, 2010 (fully booked)
- March 01 to 08, 2010 (2 riders)
- March 13 to 20, 2010 (2 riders)
- April 03 to 10, 2010 (2 riders)

Flights to Dakar

Please contact us to check the best available rate from your country.

BOOKING - INFORMATION

Contact Charlène for any enquiry !

PRATICAL INFORMATIONS

Dakar airport.

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.