Saly Sanctuary Guidebook
Don't miss
Boat tour, internationally recognized birding habitat, lagoon, oysters and fresh seafood - especially on Sundays
39 locals recommend
Somone
Boat tour, internationally recognized birding habitat, lagoon, oysters and fresh seafood - especially on Sundays
An island made of shells, with the only Muslim/Christian cemetery in country. Djiba can help you organize a trip - about a hour south of Saly.
32 locals recommend
Joal Fadiout
An island made of shells, with the only Muslim/Christian cemetery in country. Djiba can help you organize a trip - about a hour south of Saly.
Great fun for kids and adults - obstacle courses with different skill levels for different ages. They've added a water focused park as well.
14 locals recommend
accrobaobab adventure
N1Great fun for kids and adults - obstacle courses with different skill levels for different ages. They've added a water focused park as well.
Lovely spot right on the beach, excellent food. The popenguine beach is picturesque, it has a cliff that goes down to the water.
9 locals recommend
Echo-cotier
Lovely spot right on the beach, excellent food. The popenguine beach is picturesque, it has a cliff that goes down to the water.
Sightseeing
Evening cocktail, use the pool, great spa. They have live music, a nightclub and also a kids club (during the day).
Lamantin hotel and resort
Evening cocktail, use the pool, great spa. They have live music, a nightclub and also a kids club (during the day).
Private reserve that offers safaris and a great restaurant where monkeys try to steal your food.
56 locals recommend
Foret de Bandia
route de MbourPrivate reserve that offers safaris and a great restaurant where monkeys try to steal your food.
Siné-Saloum
Boat trips, nature reserve, hotels with tree houses...it is a magical spot.
Go hiking on the cliffs, have lunch at l'eco-cotier, or just spend a day on the beach. Possible to go overland by buggy with a guide. Contact Senegal Loisir for more information, or ask Djiba.
18 locals recommend
Popenguine
Go hiking on the cliffs, have lunch at l'eco-cotier, or just spend a day on the beach. Possible to go overland by buggy with a guide. Contact Senegal Loisir for more information, or ask Djiba.
History, culture, and good food - plus a chance to see Senegal's capital. Check out the Musee des Civilisations Noirs in Dakar while you are there.
124 locals recommend
Gorée
History, culture, and good food - plus a chance to see Senegal's capital. Check out the Musee des Civilisations Noirs in Dakar while you are there.
Sobo Bade
Route De ToulabArtisan village, near Toubab Diallo
Food scene
O'Petits Oignons
On site restaurant in the Residence
Brunch on the weekends, live music during the week, and a cozy beach restaurant with cocktails and basic eats. You should also be able to rent beach chairs here.
Royam
Brunch on the weekends, live music during the week, and a cozy beach restaurant with cocktails and basic eats. You should also be able to rent beach chairs here.
Iroko restaurant is on the beach in this residence, good eats and drinks beach side.
Résidence Les Cristallines
Iroko restaurant is on the beach in this residence, good eats and drinks beach side.
le petit jardin
Restaurant with live music next door to the residence
Best food in Saly/Ngaparou, on the beach. Generally a good idea to reserve a table.
La Cabane Ngaparou
Best food in Saly/Ngaparou, on the beach. Generally a good idea to reserve a table.
L'O à la bouche
Route Ngaparou-SalyBest pizza on the petit cote!
Beach House
Nice beach restaurant in a laid back setting. Have a fire pit and beach beds for rent.
City advice
Getting around
Lots of Taxis available at the entrance to the Residence
Always negotiate first - and you should pay 200 into the center of Saly
What to pack
ATMs available
ATMs are readily available around Saly, cash will be given in CFA.
Customs and culture
Greetings and pictures
Senegalese love to greet, and think it is rude if you don't. Also, always ask before taking someone's picture. Greeting and eating is reserved for the right hand, and never walk in front - always behind - someone who is praying!
Getting around
Suma Assistance for Medical Emergencies
SUMA Saly
Suma Assistance Urgences Medicales
Residence des Tennis, en face de la BICIS, Saly
Tel: 33 957 56 24
Getting around
Urgences 24 for medical emergencies
Urgences 24 for medical emergencies
Getting around
Carrefour Supermarket
The best selection at the best prices, and the shopping center has some cute stores, restaurant and good ice cream shop
Getting around
Casino Supermarket
Best for higher end products, more expensive