Private island travel Saly planning

Saly in Senegal is a destination 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: 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. Private Islands 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.

BEACH-HOUSE SALY, Experience
Restaurant Safari Beach, Experience
Bandia Reserve, Experience

Place
BEACH-HOUSE SALY
Restaurant Safari Beach
Bandia Reserve

Getting there

From Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse, the journey often continues by boat or seaplane, and Private Islands plans the connections.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Private Islands apart?

Private Islands 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 Private Islands checks how quiet they really are.

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 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 Private Islands asks about the journey by boat or seaplane.

Which destinations in Senegal can be combined with Saly?

A second island like Dakar, Gorée and Saint-Louis 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.