Transportation to Goree Island is reached via a ferry for about a 20 minute trip opposite Dakar. Between the 15th and the 19th century, Goree Island was the largest slave-trading center on the African coast. Ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, the island's architecture is unchanged during the last century. Located on the island are slave-quarters and the elegant houses of the slave traders. The "Slave House" serves as a reminder of human exploitation and was the loading point for thousands of slaves that were transported to other countries until the mid 19th century . A visit to the Slave House and within it's walls is the "Door of No Return" visited by USA Presidents and other dignitaries. A visit to the Slave House is a MUST for the first time visitor. Many restaurants and hotel accommodations are located on the island. Vendors are plentiful, especially in the plaza, for souvenirs and prices are definitely negotiable.

We booked this trip with Lamgil of the Gambia. What a fantastic experience, crossed over i to senegal via ferry ,then i to jeeps driven through countryside and villages.reached the Fathala safari park .we then walked with two lions had some fantastic photos taken very close to them.we was then driven around the park to spot the animals living there.i cannot fault lamin and his team who looked after us every step of the way would highly recommend them

We left the Gambia via the ferry from Banjul to Barra on the other side of the river Gambia then over the border to Senegal. We drove to the animal park. We had to put a lot of insect repellent on as the park has some nasty mossies. It was nice to see animals in a natural environment with no preditors. It took ages to find the giraffes. Coming back to the Gambia on a smaller ferry really showed us the real Gambiam people. It was a good day out.

This experience was our best from the senegal holiday. We really enjoyed it. My wife and I liked all the animals. Highly recommend.