Guided Tours

There are two main tour operators that offer tours in and around the Saint-Louis area and northern Senegal, Sahel Decouverte and Saint Louis Jeunesse Voyages. Contact either of these for their offerings but some of the different daily tours include, a tour of the Island, the Parc National des Oiseaux du Djoudj, the Parc National de Langue de Barbarie and also a boat ride along the Senegal River to see mangrove trees. If you have more time there are longer trips available and it is best to contact the agencies below for the most up to date offerings. Another good resource is the Syndicat d’Initiative which also has a smaller offering of tours. Privat guides will also try to sell you tours on the street. It is fraud and you better stay away from them.

Culture

• Musée de l’Aéropostale Jean Mermoz, Open Monday through Saturday. The entrance fee is 2000F.

This museum has displays about the colonial airmail service that played a role in the development of Saint-Louis as well as an exhibit about the pilot Jean Mermoz.

• Institut Français, . Open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm and from 3pm to 6:00pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 4pm.

Here you will find a café, library and often times there are concerts, films and art exhibitions. Pick up the monthly program brochure at the center, one of the hotels around Saint-Louis or the Syndicat d’Initiative.