THE DAKAREXPERIENCE

Four riders. Sand dunes. Gambia and Senegal by motorcycle.

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Motorrijders door de zandduinen van Lompoul, Senegal bij zonsondergang

An active holiday filled with unforgettable experiences

THREE
ROUTES

Three set expeditions, three levels of adventure. The Scout for first-time West Africa explorers, a taste that leaves you wanting more. The Nomad King for those after something extra: more kilometers, a bit more challenging. The Commander for those seeking the real Dakar Experience and diving in headfirst. You choose. We handle the rest.

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ACTIVITIES

Kameelrijden door de zandduinen van Lompoul, Senegal

LOMPOUL DESERT

Ride a camel into the dunes. Tick it off your list and do what you want after.

Leeuwen op een safari jeep in de Bandia reserve, Senegal

BANDIA SAFARI

Lions on top of the jeep. In the wild, metres away.

Zonsondergang op het strand van Senegambia, Gambia — cocktails bij het water

BEACH & COCKTAILS

Sunset on the Senegambia beach. Cold beer or cocktail, warm air: the perfect ending.

The star of the show

YAMAHA
TÉNÉRÉ XT660Z

Light, reliable and built for adventure. The XT660Z is the perfect companion for the red tracks of Gambia and Senegal.

659ccSingle-cylinder engine

48 pkMore than enough power

23LSpacious fuel tank for long stages (approx. 400km)

Everything about the bike→

Where do you sleep?

HOME BASE

Luxury apartments in Brufut, 5 to 10 minutes from the beach and close to Banjul. This is your base: where you start, and where you finish each completed expedition. On the road you sleep at carefully selected locations: from a luxury desert tent in Lompoul to a river ecolodge on the Senegal border.

✓Twin and double rooms

✓Riverside location (selected stops)

✓Swimming pool at some locations

✓Authentic West African cuisine

A selection of accommodations along the route — from luxury desert tent to river ecolodge, all true to Africa.

Home Base — Brufut

Tendaba Camp

Fathala Lodge

Okai Desert Camp — Lompoul

Écolodge Poutpout

Home Base — Brufut

Tendaba Camp

Fathala Lodge

Okai Desert Camp — Lompoul

Écolodge Poutpout

Commander · Sine Saloum

ÉCOLODGE
POUTPOUT

Hidden in the Sine Saloum delta. Peace, mangroves and silence. And if you want it, a kayak or canoe to explore the unique delta areas at your own pace. The place you'll remember long after you're home.

"Here you don't hear engines anymore, just water and birds."

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The Smiling Coast of Africa

Gambia is safe, welcoming and surprisingly lush. The Gambia you need to see for yourself.

Wildlife Safari

FATHALA
WILDLIFE RESERVE

Rhinos, zebras and lions an hour's ride from the Gambian border. The wildest day of the expedition.

RHINOS·ZEBRAS·LIONS

Wildlife Safari

FATHALA
WILDLIFE RESERVE

Rhinos, zebras and lions an hour's ride from the Gambian border. The wildest day of the expedition.

RHINOS·ZEBRAS·LIONS

Frequently asked questions

EVERYTHING YOU
NEED TO KNOW

You need at minimum an A2 or A motorcycle licence.

Some riding experience is required, but you don't need to be an expert. The red dirt tracks demand basic skills. Not sure? Let's have an honest conversation.

The Yamaha Ténéré XT660Z and accommodation are included. Frank is your on-the-ground contact and guide. Flights, meals and activities are not included in the trip price.

Gambia's dry season runs from November to May. No rain, trails in top condition, wildlife easily spotted near the water. All our expeditions take place during this period.

We work with a maximum of 6 riders per expedition. This keeps the experience intimate, flexible and personal.

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Gambia & Senegal