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Dakar to Freetown Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,880
      CAD $1,895
      AUD $1,830
      EUR €1,465
      GBP £1,140
      NZD $2,345
      ZAR R14,620
      CHF FR1,695
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $545
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,425*
      CAD $2,424*
      AUD $2,351*
      EUR €1,845*
      GBP £1,472*
      NZD $2,999*
      ZAR R18,410*
      CHF FR2,126*
      *
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Discover rarely visited gems on this West Africa overland trip from Dakar to Freetown. Very much off-the-beaten-track, this is a fairly physically demanding tour that involves a lot of camping, hiking and trekking – though the bulk of it is undertaken in a comfortable overland truck. This is grassroots travelling at its very best, where you can really get involved in the communities and local people you meet along the way. Whether appreciating the breadth of stunning birdlife or relaxing on the many serene beaches along the coast, West Africa is the ideal destination for travellers wanting a different travel experience.

  • Relax on a stunning beach in Sierra Leone

Dakar to Freetown Summary

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Day 1 Dakar

Begin your West Africa journey in the vibrant coastal city of Dakar.

Days 2-3 Toubakouta/Sine-Saloum Delta

Stop over in the tiny town of Toubakouta, and, if there's time, head to Medina Baay Mosque in Kaolack. The next day, head out and explore the beautiful beaches, mangrove swamps, islands and dunes of the Sine-Saloum Delta.

Days 4-5 Tendaba/Kiang West National Park

Reach the Gambia River and spend two nights in traditional round huts made entirely out of natural materials from the bush. Explore the woodlands, savannah, mangrove creeks and tidal flats of Kiang West, the Gambia's largest national park, and keep an eye out for West African manatee, otters, hyenas and leopards.

Days 6-7 Ziguinchor

Arrive on the sandy streets of Ziguinchor, and head out to explore the overgrown downtown area or check out the colourful local boat-builders at the port.

Days 8-9 Cap Skirring

Feel the fresh sea breeze in the coastal village of Cap Skirring. Perhaps take a dip in warm ocean waters or relax on palm-fringed beaches.

Day 10 Bush Camp

Continue the African overland odyssey toward Guinea Bissau, stopping to camp for the night.

Days 11-12 Bissau

Relax among the laidback, Portuguese-inspired vibes of Bissau. Pull up a seat in a bustling cafe or snap some photos of the character-clad colonial buildings.

Days 13-14 Bush Camp

Camp overnight in Mampata and Koundara, passing through some of West Africa's most remote scenery on the way.

Days 15-17 Fouta Djallon

Head into the cool climes of Fouta Djallon, the perfect place to enjoy a spot of walking, hiking or biking.

Days 18-19 Bush Camp

Leave the Fouta Djallon region behind and head further through Guinea, stopping en route for two nights.

Days 20-21 Bureh Beach

Enter Sierra Leone and let cares melt away on one of the stunning beaches.

Days 22-23 Freetown

End the adventure in Sierra Leone's lively capital, Freetown.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Dakar, Senegal

  • Finish:

    Freetown, Sierra Leone

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    No meals included

  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (4 nts), Cabin (2 nts), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts), Camping (with facilities) (2 nts), Guesthouse (1 nt), Hotel (9 nts), Rondavel (2 nts)

  • Transport:

    Overland vehicle

  • Trip price from

    USD $1,880
    CAD $1,895
    AUD $1,830
    EUR €1,465
    GBP £1,140
    NZD $2,345
    ZAR R14,620
    CHF FR1,695
    Price information
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    Kitty

    USD $545
    ‡ Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $2,425*
    CAD $2,424*
    AUD $2,351*
    EUR €1,845*
    GBP £1,472*
    NZD $2,999*
    ZAR R18,410*
    CHF FR2,126*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions
  • ‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

  • Per day from:

    USD $105
    CAD $105
    AUD $102
    EUR €80
    GBP £64
    NZD $130
    ZAR R800
    CHF FR92
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About The Gambia , Guinea , Guinea-bissau , Senegal , Sierra Leone

    • 23
    • DDOH
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,880
      CAD $1,895
      AUD $1,830
      EUR €1,465
      GBP £1,140
      NZD $2,345
      ZAR R14,620
      CHF FR1,695
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $545
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,425*
      CAD $2,424*
      AUD $2,351*
      EUR €1,845*
      GBP £1,472*
      NZD $2,999*
      ZAR R18,410*
      CHF FR2,126*
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Explorer, Overland
    • Basix
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

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