SENEGAL Why Go There?
Senegal is on Africa's west coast with its rich French colonial heritage, it is the eternal Africa. The bush and the rituals, its warm climate and the warmth of the hearts of the people that live there. In a territory where the horse is omnipresent as in all of the Sahelian Africa: in its history, its epics, its arts, its tales and its sayings, the horse is as important today as it was in history. The barbarian horses of North Africa are more or less distant ancestors of the African horses that you will ride today. It is on horseback in the deltas of Siné Saloum and Casamance that this country best shows itself and the chance to ride in this wonderful eco system is a great opportunity. The best way to experience this country is a holiday on horseback.
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The delta of Sine Saloum
9 days/ 6 days riding from 1626$
Ride out to explore Senegal on horseback in the warm trade winds of Sine Saloum, a timeless, little-known delta. Ride your horse through the protected and varied landscapes of Senegal; LEARN MORE
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- IRIS LAPPRAND
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ABOUT SENEGAL
Known as the gateway to Africa, Senegal's diverse ecosystem boasts a huge range of plants and wildlife. Steeped in French colonial history, Dakar, the capital city sprawls across the Cap-Vert peninsula. Small villages and former French colonial towns, filled with French architecture, are brought to life by locals wearing brightly-coloured fabrics and sharply-tailored suits. The markets and Medinas throw out a riot of noise and smells. And the air is filled with Senegalese pop music. This French speaking country is so diverse and varied and is at the heart of Responsible and sustainable tourism.
Once you have escaped the hustle and bustle of the cities, the warmth of this magical place starts to show. You will explore varied landscapes; desert savannah, mangroves, lagoons and baobab trees filled with bird life. You may see cormorants, spoon bills, cranes, flamingos, herons and hundreds of pelicans. Experience the genuine hospitality of farmers, herders, craftsman and fisherman living in traditional villages.
There is no better way than on horseback to get the real feeling of this beautiful land and its genuine people. Horses are a real part of the history of this amazing place.