Attractions of Senegal

To help inspire or plan your trip to Senegal, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Senegal which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Wildlife attractions in Senegal

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
The Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world. It covers 16,000 km² in the Senegal River Delta and provides a major water source for migratory birds after their long flight over the Sahara Desert. As many as 3 million birds fly through the sanctuary annually which includes species like the white pelican, the purple heron, the African spoonbill, the great egret, the Egyptian goose, the West African fish eagle and the cormorant. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

The Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world. It covers 16,000 km² in the Senegal River Delta and provides a major water source for migratory birds after their long flight over the Sahara Desert. As many as 3 million birds fly through the sanctuary annually which includes species like the white pelican, the purple heron, the African spoonbill, the great egret, the Egyptian goose, the West African fish eagle and the cormorant.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

Niokolo-Koba National Park
Niokolo-Koba National Park covers 10,000 km² of Guinea savannah and gallery forest along the banks of the Gambia river and is the largest of Senegal's national parks. The park supports an incredible diversity of animal life including over seventy species of mammal, 300 bird species and numerous reptiles and amphibians. Notable species include chimpanzees, lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes and Derby's eland - the world's largest antelope species. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Niokolo-Koba National Park

Niokolo-Koba National Park

Niokolo-Koba National Park covers 10,000 km² of Guinea savannah and gallery forest along the banks of the Gambia river and is the largest of Senegal's national parks. The park supports an incredible diversity of animal life including over seventy species of mammal, 300 bird species and numerous reptiles and amphibians. Notable species include chimpanzees, lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes and Derby's eland - the world's largest antelope species.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Niokolo-Koba National Park

Langue de Barbarie National Park
Langue de Barbarie National Park is another excellent spot in Senegal for birdwatching. Species present include flamingos, pelicans, cormorants, herons and egrets as well as migratory birds from Europe between November and April each year.

Saloum Delta National Park
The Saloum Delta is a protected reserve of waterways that provides excellent bird watching opportunities. The park consists of water channels, forests, mangroves and over 200 small islands which can be crossed on traditional pirogues. The site is also renowned for having over 200 shellfish mounds, up to several hundred metres long, which have been produced by human cultures throughout the ages, some of which have burial mounds atop them. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Saloum Delta

Saloum Delta National Park

The Saloum Delta is a protected reserve of waterways that provides excellent bird watching opportunities. The park consists of water channels, forests, mangroves and over 200 small islands which can be crossed on traditional pirogues. The site is also renowned for having over 200 shellfish mounds, up to several hundred metres long, which have been produced by human cultures throughout the ages, some of which have burial mounds atop them.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Saloum Delta