Top "7" Seven Things to do in Saint- Louis Senegal .

Top "7" Seven Things to do Saint -Louis Senegal

(In no particular order)

City Tour of the Island of Saint-Louis an UNESCO site

Saint-Louis Senegal

Things to do in
Saint-Louis Senegal

The Island of Saint-Louis, a former capital of West Africa, is an outstanding example of a colonial city, characterized by its particular natural setting, and it illustrates the development of colonial government in this region. It is small enough to tour on foot or by a horse drawn carriage.  From the architectural and aesthetic point of view the quality of the two- or three-storied colonial buildings is distinguished in the form of wooden balconies with wrought-iron grilles, roofs with red tiles, and the doors and windows with wooden shutters. Reminiscent of the French Quarter in New Orleans Louisiana. Visit Saint-Louis Tourism Site.

Saint-Louis Jazz Festival

St. Louis Jazz Festival  showcases Jazz, blues, 

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gospel and related music. More than an event, the Festival International de Jazz de Saint-Louis has become a must in the cultural and musical landscape of Senegal,a major African Festival, but which is always something unexpected! Get more info on the Festival

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary  - UNESCO Site

Things to do in
Saint-Louis Senegal

The Djoudj Bird Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and comprises 16,000 hectares of wetlands. The park is one of the largest bird sanctuaries in the world, and is particularly famous for the pelicans in Senegal that come to Djoudj every year.
Visiting the Djoudj Bird Sanctuary in Senegal Visiting the Djoudj Bird Sanctuary is best done from Saint Louis, the largest city nearby. You can take a half or full day trip to the Djoudj Bird Sanctuary from your hotel in Saint Louis. The hotel can arrange a driver to take you to the park and back. The drive takes around 45 minutes each way.
Once you arrive at the Djoudj Bird Sanctuary, you will take a 14 km boat safari in Djoudj to see the birds. The boat trip takes around 45 minutes.
The Djoudj Bird Sanctuary isn’t all about birds, though. You can also see warthogs, pythons, crocodiles, giant lizards, and other wetland wildlife.

Canoe trip on the Senegal River

Thing to do in
Saint-Louis Senegal

Departure from the agency Sahel Discovered in vehicle to the lighthouse Gandiol including lunch at the camp and Savannah Ocean located inside the reserve of the Langue de Barbarie. Embarking on canoes to navigate the winding river. Opportunity to 



Canoe trip on the Senegal River

swim and drink tea with local villagers. Back to Gandiol in motorized canoe and then return to St Louis. Get More Information...

 Donkey Ride     



Things to do in
 Saint-Louis Senegal

Your friend with the big ears will follow you throughout your course and reveal an endearing companion.
The starting point is locatedcamels. This area is populated by many species of birds, you admire the flight of eagles, kites, metal blackbirds, pelicans ...
You cross villages Wolof, Fulani, where the inhabitants live off fishing, farming and market gardening. The villagers warmly welcome you and share the fun with  on a plantation 13 km from Saint-Louis in Senegal in the heart of the bush. The tours are free or with a local guide. We offer different routes, they can be modified or adapted as desired and depending on your level. How to book tour...

Loumpoul Dunes



Things to do in
Saint-Louis Senegal

Departure by jeep in the morning around 9 am for the largest desert dunes of Senegal. Depending on the tide, the road will be by the beach with a beautiful promenade along the Atlantic Ocean along the sea breeze to the village of Lompoul that we cross to go a little trekking in the desert dunes of red and yellow . Picnic lunch with drinks by the sea Back in St. Louis in the late afternoon, through Kébémer and Luga. For information on this tour...

Les Fanals Festival



Things to do in
Saint-Louis Senegal

This festival typically from Saint-Louis, takes place during the last week of December, this is a night parade. Real full-bodied works, buildings representing the city of St. Louis up to 5 m high, covered with brightly colored wallpaper.

The parades of these fanals, illuminated from within by candles, is accompanied by
singing and the beat of drums. The St. Louisiennes, coated Signares required to, bring the past of the old colonial city. This event is a real contest of ingenuity and délégance between the neighborhoods of St. Louis.

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Learn French in Senegal

The Baobab Center

Learn French in Senegal

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You want to learn French..or brush up what you already know. You have tried classes at your local University or/and tapes like Rosetta Stone and Berlitz. It is not working for you? You should try immersion. Language immersion is a method of teaching a second language in which the target language for example .. French is used as the means of instruction. Unlike more traditional language courses, where the target language is simply the subject material, French language immersion uses French as a teaching tool, surrounding or "immersing" students in the French language. In-class activities, and those outside of the class, such as meals or everyday tasks, are conducted in the French language. Why Senegal...not only will you learn the French language but get to immerse yourself in an African culture and traditions.

Here are several great options to Study French in Senegal. One of the best is Baobab Center.

Baobab Center Instructors

The Baobab Center

The ACI Baobab Center provides intensive, high-quality language courses in French, Wolof, and English but also in Sereer, Pulaar, Mandinka,   Portuguese, Portuguese Creole, Spanish, and Arabic as well as other national languages upon request. Their unique approach to language training is based on 25 years of experience teaching languages in Senegal. They focus on oral/aural language skills - - the goal is to strengthen each student’s ability to speak and understand their target language. Reading and writing are included to support the development of speaking and listening skills. Their experienced instructors provide students with personalized, interactive classes ranging from individual tutorials to small groups..

Live with a Local Family
ACI language students taking more than 25 hours of language classes are eligible for a home stay with a Senegalese host family arranged by ACI. According to your profile and preferences, we will match you with a host family within walking distance from the Baobab Center.

Baobab Center Cultural Immersion

Cultural Orientation and Day Trips
The Baobab Center organizes half-day and full-day Cross-Cultural Orientation sessions specifically tailored to individual and organizational needs, providing an invaluable introduction on how to live and work harmoniously and productively in Senegal.  Some of the day trips students can take included neighboring Lac Rose, a nearby wildlife reserve, an orphanage, Goree Island and a city tour.

Please visit their home page for more information on studying French  at the  Baobab Center  in Senegal.

Other Schools that offer French lessons in Senegal:

The French Institute

Senegal Style French Language School

Baobab Center

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