Toubacouta mangroves and The Gambia

Toubacouta is a small town located on the Saloum River near the coast of Senegal. Nestled among mangrove forests, it is the perfect place to explore wildlife, particularly birds. The variety of birdsong in the mornings seemed like something out of a movie. From a boat on the Saloum, there are virtually no traces of civilization,...

A mini safari at Réserve de Bandia

Located between the capital city of Dakar and the resort town of Saly, Réserve de Bandia is a small wildlife reserve intended to reintroduce large wildlife species to Senegal. I was extremely excited about this experience, but a little disappointed that the reserve was stocked with animals from elsewhere in Africa. Additionally, the park does...