Senegal is a travel country that Private Islands plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Private Islands also organises long transfers to remote islands. The planner starts the island planning, and on a video call you clarify the details.
Updated: 26 July 2026.
Overview
A ferry that crosses in twenty minutes from Dakar to a car-free island: Goree is the smallest part of Senegal and at the same time one of the most impressive. Coloured houses, narrow lanes and sand paths shape the island, which is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you seek stillness, stay overnight after the day visitors have left and hear only the sea. Saly on the Petite Côte offers the counterpart: broad beaches, palms, fishing boats and pools.
Together the two places show how varied the coast is. From November to April it is dry and warm, perfect for couples who combine beach days with a visit to Goree. Families benefit from calm water and short distances. The official language is French, in daily life people speak Wolof.
Cash remains important, you should not drink tap water. Dakar remains only the arrival point, hardly more than one night is needed there. You discuss the link between the two places best in a video call with Private Islands, so that ferry times, transfer and rest days fit into a coherent plan.
Regions
Places in the catalogue: Dakar, Gorée, Saint-Louis, Saly.
Top destinations
These are possible further islands and destinations in Senegal.
Dakar, Gorée, Saint-Louis, Saly
Dakar, Destination
Gorée, Destination
Saint-Louis, Destination
Saly, Destination
Frequently asked questions
What sets Private Islands apart?
Private Islands plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Senegal by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.
Who is an island trip to {name} 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 destinations in Senegal can be combined with Senegal?
A second island like Dakar, Gorée and Saint-Louis combines with Senegal 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 Senegal 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.
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reply within one working day by video call
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Gallery
- Gorée, Destination
- Saint-Louis, Destination
- Saly, Destination
- Dakar, Destination
Updated: 26 July 2026.