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Fathala Wildlife Reserve Safari Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 9h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
- Authentic safari experience in a peaceful natural reserve
- Spot giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and buffalo up close
- Small groups for a more personal safari adventure
- Guided by experienced local wildlife experts
- Easy day trip from The Gambia into Senegal
Activity location
- Fathala Wildlife Reserve
- Foundiougne District, Région de Fatick, Senegal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Fathala Wildlife Reserve
- Foundiougne District, Région de Fatick, Senegal
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Fathala Wildlife Reserve Safari Tour
- 9h
Activity duration is 9 hours 9h - English
What's included, what's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in The Gambia
What's included What's included - Round-trip transportation
What's included What's included - Border crossing assistance
What's included What's included - Entrance fees to Fathala Wildlife Reserve
What's included What's included - Guided safari game drive
What's included What's included - Professional local guide
What's included What's included - Wildlife viewing opportunities
What's included What's included - Small group experience
What's included What's included - Photo stops during the safari
What's included What's included - Lunch
What's included What's included - Bottled water
What's included What's included - All taxes and service fees
What's included What's included - Personal expenses
What's excluded What's excluded - Tips and gratuities
What's excluded What's excluded - Travel insurance
What's excluded What's excluded - Optional Lion Walk activity
What's excluded What's excluded - Additional visa or border fees for some nationalities
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Feeding animals, Littering, Touching plants
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
What you can expect
Begin your adventure with a scenic journey through the beautiful countryside before arriving at Fathala Wildlife Reserve, one of the region’s most famous protected wildlife areas. Located just across the border from The Gambia in Senegal, the reserve is home to a wide variety of free-roaming African animals living in a protected and natural environment.
Travel comfortably through the reserve in a safari vehicle while experienced local guides lead you along hidden tracks and scenic routes through the bush. Along the way, encounter some of Africa’s most iconic animals up close in their natural habitat. Watch elegant giraffes moving gracefully between the trees, spot zebras grazing peacefully across the open plains, and admire powerful rhinos resting beneath the shade. You may also see antelopes, buffaloes, monkeys, exotic birds, and many other fascinating species that call the reserve home.
Every safari is unique, making each visit a completely different experience depending on the time of day, weather conditions, and wildlife activity. Your knowledgeable guide will share interesting stories and facts about the animals, the ecosystem, and the conservation efforts that help protect this remarkable environment. Learn about local wildlife behavior, discover how the reserve supports sustainable tourism, and gain a deeper understanding of West Africa’s natural heritage.
One of the highlights of the tour is the peaceful atmosphere of the reserve itself. Unlike crowded tourist attractions, Fathala offers a calm and authentic safari experience where you can truly appreciate the beauty of nature. Listen to the sounds of birds echoing through the trees, feel the warm African breeze, and take in the breathtaking scenery all around you. It’s the perfect escape from busy city life and an opportunity to experience Africa in its purest form.
This safari also offers fantastic opportunities for photography. Whether you’re using a professional camera or simply taking pictures with your phone, you’ll have countless chances to capture unforgettable moments. Photograph giraffes against the backdrop of the African sunset, take close-up shots of zebras and antelopes, or simply capture the stunning landscapes that make this region so special. The reserve provides incredible lighting and scenery throughout the day, making it a dream destination for nature and wildlife photography.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Fathala Wildlife Reserve
- Foundiougne District, Région de Fatick, Senegal
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Fathala Wildlife Reserve
- Foundiougne District, Région de Fatick, Senegal