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Sensafari Yo private driver & tour guide in the shell island
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Joal Fadiouth
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The twin villages of Joal-Fadiouth are located approximately 110km south of Dakar, at the terminus of the coastal road. Joal, the birthplace of Senegal’s first president, Léopold Sédar Senghor, sits on the mainland. In contrast, Fadiouth is a small island accessible only by a long wooden bridge. Remarkably, the island is composed entirely of oyster and clam shells deposited over centuries; these shells line the narrow maze of streets and are even embedded into the walls of the houses. The community is renowned for its religious tolerance, where Christians and Muslims live in perfect harmony. This is reflected in the town's architecture, where shrines to the Virgin Mary and a large church st...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Lunch
breakfast, diner, accommodation and alcohol
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Sensafari Yo private driver & tour guide in the shell island
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Joal Fadiouth
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About
The twin villages of Joal-Fadiouth are located approximately 110km south of Dakar, at the terminus of the coastal road. Joal, the birthplace of Senegal’s first president, Léopold Sédar Senghor, sits on the mainland. In contrast, Fadiouth is a small island accessible only by a long wooden bridge. Remarkably, the island is composed entirely of oyster and clam shells deposited over centuries; these shells line the narrow maze of streets and are even embedded into the walls of the houses. The community is renowned for its religious tolerance, where Christians and Muslims live in perfect harmony. This is reflected in the town's architecture, where shrines to the Virgin Mary and a large church st...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Lunch
breakfast, diner, accommodation and alcohol
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Joal Fadiout
The twin village of Joal and Fadiout are about 110km south of Dakar at the end of tar road that runs along the coast. Joal the birth place of the first president ( Leopold Senghor) is on the mainland while Fadiout is on a small island reached by a long wooden bridge. The island of Fadiout is composed entirely of oyster and clam shell that have been deposited over the centuries. The village of Fadiout covers the island and everything is made of shells. They cover the maze of narrow streets and are embedded the walls of the houses. The centre has a definite charm. The citizens of Joal and Fadiout are rightly proud of their religions tolerance. Christians and muslims live in harmony there, with Fadiout’s shrines to the virgin Mary and large church complemented by an equally large Mosque. The overall feel is one of harmony , and Fadiout has a very relaxed atmosphere.
A huge ancient shell mound is reached by another woden bridge and is home to both a Christian and muslim cemetery.
On the way you will visit the famous sacred baobab.
