Saly in Senegal is a destination that Island Escapes plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Island Escapes also organises long transfers to remote islands. The planner starts the island planning, and on a video call you clarify the details.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
A long beach, fishing boats in the morning and restaurants that light up in the evening: Saly lies on the Petite Côte south of Dakar and is the classic seaside resort of Senegal. For families and couples who want sun and water, that is a reliable setting. At Safari Beach and Beach House Saly you lie by the sea and eat fresh fish. If you want to leave the coast, visit the Bandia Reserve, where giraffes, rhinos and zebras can be seen, or the Fathala Wildlife Reserve, which offers a safari in miniature.
Hakuna Matata Nautique offers boat trips, Senegal Excursions organises tours. The catalogue lists Mövenpick Resort Lamantin and Le Saly Hôtel with the Hôtel Club Les Filaos. The months from November to April are dry and warm. Gorée lies not far away as a quiet island and suits a day trip or a night, reached by ferry from Dakar.
If you seek privacy, choose accommodation on the edge of the town. Island Escapes clarifies in a video call how beach, wildlife reserves and history fit into a trip and how much change you want to put yourself through.
Places and experiences
The catalogue for Saly lists many places, and on a video call you decide how remote your island should be.
| Place | Category |
|---|---|
| BEACH-HOUSE SALY | Sight |
| Restaurant Safari Beach | Sight |
| Bandia Reserve | Sight |
Getting there
From Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse, the journey often continues by boat or seaplane, and Island Escapes plans the connections.
Packages and budget
There are no flat rates, because island, transfers and time shape the trip. After the planner, a quote follows.
Mediterranean island villa
- Duration
- 5 to 7 days
- Price from
- from CHF 2’490 p. p.
Indian Ocean island retreat
- Duration
- 7 to 10 days
- Price from
- from CHF 4’990 p. p.
South Pacific and Caribbean
- Duration
- 10 to 14 days
- Price from
- from CHF 6’990 p. p.
Buyout for your group
- Duration
- 5 to 8 days
- Price from
- from CHF 7’990 p. p.
Guide price: the prices in this table are non-binding starting prices per person and serve as a guide. Only your personal offer after the consultation by video call is binding.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Island Escapes apart?
Island Escapes plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Saly by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.
Which places are part of the programme in Saly?
For Saly, Bandia Reserve, Hakuna Matata Nautique and Fathala Wildlife Reserve are on file, and Island Escapes checks how quiet they really are.
Who is an island trip to Saly suited to?
Couples and families who look for calm and privacy and prefer a trip with few changes and plenty of time on the beach and in the water.
Which accommodations are listed for Saly in the catalogue?
The catalogue lists houses such as Keur Noël, Le Saly Hôtel & l'Hôtel Club Les Filaos and Mövenpick Resort Lamantin Saly for Saly, and Island Escapes asks about the journey by boat or seaplane.
Which destinations in Senegal work well together?
A second island like Gorée combines with Saly if the crossing stays short.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor duration, accommodation, travel and pace to your wishes. On a video call, we discuss how secluded you want to travel and which excursions you would like.
How much does a trip to Saly cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Tell us in the planner how secluded your island should be.
Fill in the planner. You will get a reply by video call within one working day.
Island Escapes
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyAccommodation in the catalogue
Le Saly Hôtel & l'Hôtel Club Les Filaos, Accommodation
Mövenpick Resort Lamantin Saly, Accommodation
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Le Saly Hôtel & l'Hôtel Club Les Filaos | 4.1 |
| Mövenpick Resort Lamantin Saly | 4.3 |
More destinations for Island Escapes
destinations in the catalogue of Island Escapes: Samaná, Sansibar, Sliema.
Gallery
Bandia Reserve, Experience
Hakuna Matata Nautique, Experience
Fathala Wildlife Reserve, Experience
Plage de Saly, Experience
Senegal Excursions, Experience
Restaurant Safari Beach, Experience
African Renaissance Monument, Experience
Map
Places in the catalogue on the map: Bandia Reserve, Hakuna Matata Nautique, Fathala Wildlife Reserve, Plage de Saly, Senegal Excursions, BEACH-HOUSE SALY, Restaurant Safari Beach, African Renaissance Monument.
- Bandia ReserveSight
- Hakuna Matata NautiqueSight
- Fathala Wildlife ReserveSight
- Plage de SalySight
- Senegal ExcursionsSight
- BEACH-HOUSE SALYSight
- Restaurant Safari BeachSight
- African Renaissance MonumentSight
How it works
Tell us your wishes
Tell us the destination, dates, budget and style. It takes two minutes and carries no obligation.
Receive your proposal
We design your personal offer for Saly with route, accommodation and experiences.
Travel and enjoy
From the smallest detail to the journey home, a dedicated contact person from Switzerland looks after you.
Sources and last update
Sources: Travel information from the Swiss Vibes catalogue.
Data as of: 7 August 2026.
Updated: 7 August 2026.