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Sensafari Yo private driver & tour guide in the shell island
Dakar, Senegal
Senegal
$298.78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The twin village of Joal and Fadiout, located about 110km south of Dakar, features unique cultural and geographical aspects. Joal is the birthplace of the first president, Léopold Senghor, while Fadiout, accessible by a long wooden bridge, is entirely composed of oyster and clam shells.
- 🏝️ The village of Fadiout includes narrow streets and houses made entirely from shells.
- ⛪ Residents maintain a strong sense of religious tolerance, with Christians and Muslims coexisting peacefully.
- 🕌 Fadiout showcases both shrines to the Virgin Mary and a large mosque within its community.
- 🌊 An ancient shell mound can be reached by another wooden bridge, which hosts both a Christian and Muslim cemetery.
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Sensafari Yo private driver & tour guide in the shell island
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- breakfast, diner, accommodation and alcohol
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Joal FadioutThe 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.
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Sensafari Yo private driver & tour guide in the shell island
Dakar, Senegal
Senegal
$298.78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!