Explore the reserve of Bandia where you can meet the amazing African animals and admire the extraordinary huge baobabs, thorny bushes, and whimsical lianas.

Join your expert guide, who will tell you all about the African animals that live in the reserve. Take an off-road ride and discover the fauna and flora of the savannah.

We enjoyed seeing the animals and everything ran smoothly. The tour around the park itself was very short and when we spotted something we didn't always stop and if we did it was very briefly. I would have liked to spend a lot more time. There was no time to take pictures and the guides didn't once mention any birds or plants only the mammals (which are a highlight of course). We were told there are wild lions but I don't believe this to be true so maybe some other information is false too?

The whole trip was excellent. We were picked up on time and the guide was excellent - he was very informative and knowledgable and was happy to talk about anything to do with Senegalese life, which we found interesting and useful. The park was excellent, and the hour or so spent in the truck driving around was incredible seeing all the animals up close. Definitely recommend.

Really informative. Guides were great - particularly Joseph who navigated multiple languages. Safe and calm driving from Wally, despite being pulled over for a police check. Very exciting seeing particularly giraffes walk right alongside us. Only down was caged hyenas.

Good view of animals but sometimes felt closer to a zoo than a wildlife reserve

heel mooie safari met veel dieren! absolute aanrader om hier heen te gaan. goede reisleiding en uitstekende gids.

zeer goed georganiseerde en waardevolle excursie naar Isle de Goree. uitstekende gids, vervoer en lokale lunch. absoluut een aanrader

Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy an exciting 4x4 ride in Bandia wildlife reserve
Learn about the fauna and flora from your guide
See animals such as giraffes and rhinos in their natural habitat

Important to know

Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour requires a minimum age of 3
This tour has a guaranteed departure and in case of cancellation from the local operator, you'll be informed the day before. A new date will be offered or you'll be given a full refund

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Entrance fees
Guided tour
Roundtrip transportation

What’s not included

Drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

You'll be pickup from your hotel or residence in Saly or Somone area. Please provide the name of your accommodation at checkout and confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local tour operator. You'll find their contact number on your voucher after booking.

Provider

NOUVELLES FRONTIERES SENEGAL

What people say about this experience

4.3/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 26 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

3.8/5

Service

3.4/5

Safety

4.6/5

Staff

3/5

All ratings (26)

5 stars (13)

50%

4 stars (11)

42%

3 stars (1)

2 stars (1)

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LJT
Traveled as a couple
April 27, 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
We enjoyed seeing the animals and everything ran smoothly. The tour around the park itself was very short and when we spotted something we didn't always stop and if we did it was very briefly. I would have liked to spend a lot more time. There was no time to take pictures and the guides didn't once mention any birds or plants only the mammals (which are a highlight of course). We were told there are wild lions but I don't believe this to be true so maybe some other information is false too?
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Richard C
Traveled as a couple
April 22, 2026
5
United Kingdom
The whole trip was excellent. We were picked up on time and the guide was excellent - he was very informative and knowledgable and was happy to talk about anything to do with Senegalese life, which we found interesting and useful. The park was excellent, and the hour or so spent in the truck driving around was incredible seeing all the animals up close. Definitely recommend.
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Dawn
Solo traveler
March 5, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Really informative. Guides were great - particularly Joseph who navigated multiple languages. Safe and calm driving from Wally, despite being pulled over for a police check. Very exciting seeing particularly giraffes walk right alongside us. Only down was caged hyenas.
D
Duncan
Traveled as a couple
January 23, 2026
3.4
United Kingdom
Good view of animals but sometimes felt closer to a zoo than a wildlife reserve
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Bjorn Stibbe
Traveled as a couple
April 27, 2026
4.6
Netherlands
heel mooie safari met veel dieren! absolute aanrader om hier heen te gaan. goede reisleiding en uitstekende gids.
B
bjorn stibbe
Traveled as a couple
April 25, 2026
4.6
Netherlands
zeer goed georganiseerde en waardevolle excursie naar Isle de Goree. uitstekende gids, vervoer en lokale lunch. absoluut een aanrader