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Discover Africa.

Discover Senagal,

Discover yourself.

Travel or volunteer in Senegal for the adventure of a lifetime. Immerse yourself in a new, vibrant world – and see your own way of life in a new light. Make a difference to people’s lives and discover who you really are.
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Travel or volunteer in Senegal for the adventure of a lifetime. Immerse yourself in a new, vibrant world – and see your own way of life in a new light. Make a difference to people’s lives and discover who you really are.

All our tours are fully customisable. Whatever your interests or needs, we’re the right partner for your bespoke adventure – whether you come to West Africa on a personal journey of discovery, or in a professional capacity, for example as journalists.

The Fitness Bootcamp Tour

The Fitness Bootcamp Tour takes you away from your daily distractions to focus on getting the body you’ve always wanted with Yass Diallo, who is not only our founder, but also an award-winning personal trainer. 

On our bootcamp, you’ll get two workouts every day – right there on the sandy beaches of Western Africa. The rest of the time you’ll get to explore the sights, sample the local food and get your groove on in the local night clubs. Best of all – you’ll come back totally transformed and have a lasting achievement to show.

The Eco tour

The Eco-Tour takes in the National Park of Tambacounda with its spectacular forests and waterfalls, the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, whose wetlands are home to thousands of migrating birds, pelicans and flamingoes, and the Niokola-Koba National Park, where you’ll find lions, chimpanzees, hippos and over 1,500 species of plants. Closer to the coast, the mighty river Casamance boasts countless rice paddies that are still harvested by hand, islands with isolated communities and miles of deserted, sandy beaches.

The music tour

The Music Tour is something truly special. Not only will you get to immerse yourself in the sounds of Senegal, with its musical tradition that is famed all over Africa. 

You’ll also get to listen to – and try – traditional instruments, such as the kora and the ngoni, two types of string instruments. Best of all, on the deserted beaches of Casamance, you’ll be able to learn the djembe drums with some of the most accomplished musicians in the region.

The beach workout tOUR​

Finally, for those who want to relax and let it all hang out, our Beach Bum Tour takes you to the city beaches around Dakar, historical Gorée Island and the fashionable resorts around Saly, popular with international tourists. Further down the coast, miles of unspoilt sand beaches await in magical Casamance. Just hop into your transport and we’ll do the rest.

”Life is about meaningful experiences, not possessions. And no experience is more fulfilling than making a difference where it really counts – as a volunteer in one of our communities.”

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about us

SenExperience+ is a large association of tourist guides, travellers, anthropologists and artists with connections dating back many years. Every one of us has either lived in Senegal or the Gambia, or travelled there on many occasions. As a result, we have excellent knowledge of the country and a thorough understanding of how to make the most of your trip to Senegal and the Gambia. Our founder, Yass, Diallo, was born in Kolda, Senegal and knows the region inside out

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Frequent ask questions

FAQ

Yes, in all destinations, it is possible to place volunteers in the same accommodation as friends or visiting relatives. It is even possible to share the same room for a reduced price.
Yes. We are open to applications from all over the world: we’ve had volunteers from Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and many more.
We accept applications from 1-12 months in advance of the trip. We advise all prospective volunteers to apply more than one month in advance, so that we can find arrange a work placement, host family and pick up from the airport in the Dakar. That said, we are prepared to accept last-minute applications if valid reasons apply.
If you make a last minute application, it is advisable to contact us to check that a placement can be arranged before starting the application process.
No, there is no age limit. If you are capable of taking part in the project, you are free to apply. The minimum age for applications is 18.
No, this would be unfair on the first volunteers for the project. We will only provide details of former volunteers to those who have already applied. However, as soon as you have completed the application, we will send you the contact details of a former volunteer who will be able to provide you with more information.