Freetown to Dakar Itinerary

Start your adventure in Sierra Leone's lively capital, Freetown.

Relax on stunning Bureh Beach.

Head into Guinea, stopping en route for two nights.

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

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

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.

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

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

Arrive in 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.

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.

Stop over in the tiny town of Toubakouta, and head out and explore the beautiful beaches, mangrove swamps, islands and dunes of the Sine-Saloum Delta.

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