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A row of colorful boats parked along a sandy shore with buildings in the background. 1
A narrow street lined with buildings, a tree, and clothes hanging on a line. 2
A beach with boats anchored in the water and a building in the background. 3
A coastal village with colorful boats docked near a building with signage. 4
A busy street with yellow taxis, pedestrians, and palm trees. 5
By Amdy Fall

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $37 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore the living traditions of the Lebu people
    • Meet local fishermen and residents
    • Take in a breathtaking view of Ngor Island
    • Enjoy a traditional Touba coffee

Activity location

    • Dakar
    • Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • PFXQ+97G, Rue NG - 175, Dakar, Sénégal | Meet your guide at the Ngor Island parking lot, opposite the fisherman's hut. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time for check-in.
    • Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal

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Guided tour of the Lebou village of Ngor, between culture and sea

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
CA $36.89 x 1 AdultCA $36.89
Total
Price is CA $36.89

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Expert local guide: friendly support and in-depth explanations
  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour through the village of Ngor and its picturesque alleys
  • Inclusions
    Cultural presentation on the history, traditions, and spirituality of the Lebou people
  • Inclusions
    Meeting with locals and fishermen (subject to availability)
  • Inclusions
    Touba coffee tasting break (traditional Senegalese drink)
  • Inclusions
    Panoramic viewpoint overlooking Ngor Island and the Atlantic Ocean
  • Inclusions
    Small-group tour (maximum 12 participants)
  • Exclusions
    Sea canoe crossing to Ngor Island
  • Exclusions
    Other meals and refreshments
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Transport tickets
  • Exclusions
    Private tour (not included, but available on request for an additional fee)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby buggies, Electric wheelchairs
    • Not suitable for: Hearing-impaired people, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Accompanied by a local guide, you will explore the narrow streets of the old village and discover the traditional houses, places of worship, and ancestral practices of the Lebou people. You will meet local residents, hear stories passed down from generation to generation, and learn how this fishing community has managed to preserve its identity in the heart of the capital.

    This cultural immersion concludes with panoramic views of the sea, with the option to visit Ngor Island, located directly across from the city.

    A unique, personal, and deeply enriching experience.

    Description

    1/ Welcome at the meeting point in the Ngor Island car park

    2/ Presentation of the history of the Lebu people

    3/ Village walking tour (boats, alleys, iconic sites)

    4/ Meeting with local fishermen and chiefs (subject to availability)

    5/ Refreshing break with excellent local coffee (Café Touba)

    6/ Panoramic view of the sea and information about Ngor Island

    1. (Optional) Crossing to Ngor Island (not included in the tour price)

    Duration: 1 hour

Location

Activity location

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    • Dakar
    • Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • PFXQ+97G, Rue NG - 175, Dakar, Sénégal | Meet your guide at the Ngor Island parking lot, opposite the fisherman's hut. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time for check-in.
    • Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal