Senegal-Mauritania Combo: From Saint-Louis to Banc d'Arguin National Park
4x4 Adventure Tour - 8 Days
This 4×4 tour allows you to discover the wonders of Senegal, starting from Saint-Louis and traveling to the Banc d’Arguin National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1976. This park, located between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, spans 12,000 km² of marine and terrestrial zones, stretching along the Atlantic coastline for over 180 kilometers.
The park offers a unique ecosystem, ideal for observing a multitude of migratory waterbirds, attracting birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. You will also encounter the Imraguens, a fishing community that has lived along the coast for centuries, enriching your cultural experience.
As you continue your adventure, don’t miss Diawling National Park, established in 1991, covering approximately 16,000 hectares in the Senegal River delta. This park is home to a diversity of African bird species, such as spoonbills and cormorants, as well as migratory birds, including ducks and shorebirds.
For fishing enthusiasts, the aquatic environment around Banc d’Arguin and near Nouadhibou offers numerous opportunities for dedicated fishing trips. Explore the natural and cultural riches of Senegal through this memorable circuit.
The route: 
Arrival in Saint-Louis, Senegal
Upon landing at the airport, our team will greet you for a seamless transfer to your lodge. Settle into this UNESCO World Heritage city, where colonial architecture blends with vibrant African culture.
Saint-Louis – Diawling Camp
After breakfast, discover Saint-Louis, the former capital of French West Africa, with its colorful colonial houses and iconic Faidherbe Bridge. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant to taste Senegalese flavors.
In the afternoon, head to the Diama Dam (customs formalities) on the Mauritanian border. Cross this key infrastructure between Senegal and Mauritania before arriving at Diawling Camp, nestled near the namesake national park—a Ramsar-listed wetland sanctuary.
Dinner and overnight at the camp, with optional evening nature walks to listen to wildlife sounds.
Birdwatching Expedition in Diawling Park
With an expert ornithologist guide, we’ll explore the “bolons” (brackish water channels) teeming with thousands of migratory and nesting birds. For 5 hours, discover this natural sanctuary by 4×4 and on foot to:
Spot flamingos, spoonbills, herons, and royal terns
Capture wildlife scenes in mangrove landscapes
Learn about this Ramsar-listed ecosystem
Lunch under giant acacias at Sebka Bariel, featuring local dishes prepared by our cooks.
The adventure continues with an overnight stay at a traditional nomadic camp, sharing stories by the fire under starry skies.
Road Trip to Nouakchott, the Desert Capital
A full-day drive on paved roads brings us to Nouakchott, a sand-swept city where nomadic heritage meets urban life. Highlights:
City snapshot : Twin-minaret Saudi Mosque, bustling fish market spilling with blue pirogues
Cultural pitstop : National Museum’s caravan treasures and medieval manuscripts
Evening at leisure at your hotel, with optional Moorish tent dinner (lamb roast + mint tea ceremony)
Cape Tafarit: The Park’s Best-Kept Secret
Journey to this breathtaking spot near Arkeiss village, where a rocky outcrop delivers 180-degree ocean views.
Highlights:
Sportfishing in trophy fish-rich waters
Secluded campsite – the park’s most serene, lulled by Atlantic waves
Cliffside sunset over deserted beaches
Iwik Expedition: Birds & Nomadic Boats
Morning departure to Iwik via Ten Alloul, home to the Imraguen fishermen (the only community allowed to fish in this UNESCO park).
Highlights:
Lanches ride : Glide through tidal islands on flat-bottomed traditional boats
Birdwatching bonanza : Pink flamingo flocks, royal terns and white pelicans up close
Cultural immersion : Learn ancient fishing techniques from these sea nomads
Magical overnight beach camping under starry skies.
Nouakchott Unveiled: Where Desert Meets Ocean
Journey to Mauritania’s low-rise capital for a cultural deep dive:
City Highlights:
Iconic Districts:
Teyarett (political hub)
Le Ksar (labyrinthine old town)
Tevragh Zeina (diplomatic quarter)
El Mina (fishing harbor vibes)
Twin Minarets:
Saudi Mosque (gleaming white marble)
Moroccan Mosque (Andalusian flair)
Heritage Encounter:
National Museum:
11th-century desert manuscripts
Nomadic life dioramas
Camel caravan artifacts
Gendered Marketplace:
Ground floor: male artisans (metalwork)
Upper floor: female goldsmiths
Grand Finale:
Fish Auction Spectacle: Hundreds of colorful pirogues unloading catches
Dinner in town and overnight stay in a comfortable hotel
Return to Saint-Louis & Departure
Morning :
Scenic drive back to Saint-Louis through Sahelian plains
Light meal at a heritage café featuring :
Thiakry (millet pudding)
Senegalese donuts
Spiced Touba coffee
Afternoon :
Airport transfer with check-in assistance
En route : Final glimpses of Faidherbe Bridge and fishing pirogues
* The price includes: 
✔- Reception and transfer to the airport
✔- Accommodation
✔- Full board
✔- Camping equipment (Nomad tent.)
✔- Transport in 4×4 Vehicles
✔- 4×4 fuels
✔- Spear fees
✔- Guide
✔- To cook
✔- Entrances to sites and museums and libraries.
* Not Included in the price: 
✗- Fly and cool
✗- visa fees
✗- Travel assistance insurance
✗- Drinks and personal expenses, tips
✗- All charges not specified.