Fly from 5 different airports in the UK on a scheduled flight service with Brussels Airlines.
All prices are based on scheduled flights to Dakar, with the exception of the Hotels Keur Saloum and Domaine les Palétuviers, which are based on flights to Banjul due to shorter transfer times.
Winter 2009/10 & Summer 2010
Wednesday and Saturday flights from Heathrow, Bristol, Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham to Dakar.
- No regional flight supplements
- 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14 night and longer durations available
- Convenient connection times via Brussels
- 46kg luggage allowance in economy class (max 23kg per item of luggage)
- Upgrades to Business Class available – please call for details
For hotels in the south of the Sine Saloum Delta, direct flights are also available to Banjul International Airport twice weekly in the winter on Tuesdays and Fridays from Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol and East Midlands. Twice weekly flights from Gatwick are available in the summer. Flight upgrades are available on the Gatwick flights.
All transfers will be in air-conditioned 4x4 vehicles or mini-buses. Transfers to/from Dakar will normally go via Saly; please contact us for details of private transfers. Transfers to/from Banjul will also include a crossing on the Barra Ferry. Approximate transfer times within Senegal and with The Gambia are as follows:
| Dakar – Saly: 2½ hours |
Palmarin – Toubakouta: 2½ hours |
| Dakar – Palmarin: 4 hours |
Banjul – Toubakouta: 3 hours |
| Dakar – Toubakouta: 5 hours |
Banjul – Palmarin: 5 hours |
| Saly – Palmarin: 2 hours |
Banjul – Saly: 6 hours |
| Saly – Toubakouta: 3 hours |
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See hotel descriptions for locations
Flight Upgrade
Business Class is available from £1750 one way / £2750 return.
Business Class is now available from the UK. Between the UK and Brussels, Business Class passengers will get priority check-in, welcome drink (choice of champagne, wine or juices), gourmet cuisine served on trays, in china and glassware, complimentary Belgian chocolates, free newspaper.
Between Brussels and Dakar, Business travellers can enjoy a hi-tech seat that folds down to a virtually flat bed, with foot, leg and arm support for a great night's rest. The state-of-the-art individual in-flight entertainment system is perfect to help you relax and enjoy your time on-board.
- 1.98m lie flat bed with adjustable foot, leg and arm rests
- Power seat with massage function and lumbar adjustment
- 61-64" seat pitch
- 64kg luggage allowance (max 32kg per item of luggage)
- Access to Business Lounges before departure and during transit in Brussels, UK and Dakar
- Individual LED reading light and an individual LCD screen
- Laptop connection
- Personal storage
Dining Information
- Welcome drink
- Aperitif with mixed nibbles or olives
- A choice of 2 appetisers and 3 main dishes served with a crisp, healthy salad
- A fine range of cheeses or dessert
- Coffee and liqueurs with Belgian chocolates
- Quality ice-cream during the movie or just before landing
- Fresh fruit is available at all times
- 5 different cellar-bottled wines
