The appeal of the beach resort 'Saly'

08 August 2008 - The Senegal Experience - Press Office

Since releasing its first dedicated brochure to the destination in June, The Senegal Experience anticipates a successful first season of operation to Senegal this winter.
Within its inaugural programme, the independent tour operator (sister company to The Gambia Experience) features five properties within the beach resort of Saly; a region made more accessible by the specialist offering flights into Dakar with Brussels Airlines.

The picturesque resort of Saly is located on the ‘Petite Côte’ or ‘Little Coast’, approximately 50 miles south of Dakar and 40 miles north of the Sine Saloum Delta (which The Senegal Experience also features).
As well as being one of the most important fishing ports in Senegal, Saly is an ideal holiday destination that has long been popular with French and Belgian tourists who return year after year.

The palm-fringed sandy beaches and clear waters are an obvious lure for holidaymakers, but also for fishing enthusiasts and those seeking a more active holiday.
Saly has several excellent watersports centres facilitating a range of activities, such as jet-skiing, water-skiing and windsurfing, as well as providing catamarans and kayaks.
There are also several well-established fishing clubs in Saly offering world-class, deep-sea fishing.

On dry land the choice of pursuits continues. Quad and buggy tours or horse treks are available in and around the resort. Saly is home to one of Senegal’s best 18 hole golf courses, as well as the Accrobaobab Adventure Park, where both adults and children alike can climb, swing and slide on a series of nets and ropes amongst the baobab trees.
The nearby Bandia Nature Reserve wildlife park will also delight, courtesy of the opportunity to see the animals roaming freely through the park. Inhabitants include giraffes, rhino, zebra, ostrich, antelopes, buffalo, bush pigs and impala, as well as the many colourful species of birds, which flock to make the warmer climes of Senegal home.

Outside of the hotels there is a small selection of shops offering a range of colourful goods, such as paintings, jewellery and ornaments, as well as several bars, restaurants and supermarkets.

The Senegal Experience offers 7-night holidays in Saly from £699 per person. This price is based on half-board accommodation at the 3½ -grade Hotel Royam and includes return flights from Gatwick to Dakar (via Brussels), transfers and taxes (valid for departures 26 November – 11 December 08).
Additional hotel options offered by the specialist include the 5-grade Lamantin Beach Hotel, the most luxurious hotel in Saly. Set in African style, two-storey bungalows amongst manicured gardens, the hotel boasts a large swimming pool, its own spa, gym, marina, private white sandy beach and restaurant offering gourmet cuisine.
A 7-night holiday at Lamantin Beach Hotel this winter starts from £899 per person, including flights and transfers.

The Senegal Experience is currently running a number of special offers, including discounts of £75 per person on all 14-night holidays at any of its featured hotels, valid for departures 1 November - 6 December 08.
The tour operator offers a choice of twice-weekly scheduled flights into Dakar with Brussels Airlines (via Brussels) as part of its holiday packages. Departures are offered from London Gatwick, as well as regional departures from Birmingham and Manchester. For more information please call The Senegal Experience Reservations Dept on 0845 338 8706 or visit www.senegal.co.uk

Press Information: For more information or images please contact The Press Office

The Senegal Experience is a trade name of Serenity Holidays, a fully bonded operator under ATOL 1866 and a member of ABTA, IATA and AITO.