Andaando Travel Tours of Senegal
Andaando Travel Tours of Senegal
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Native Senegalese with over 17 years of professional Tour Guide experience, Ali speaks English, French and Wolof. Our team is ready to welcome you to our peaceful country and show you all that Dakar and Senegal has to offer from the city to the beach to the interior. We arrange very affordable private one on one tours for you that are available in English, French, or Spanish. We are able to safely escort you to any region or area of interest in Dakar or throughout Senegal.
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JohnnyK
5 contributions
Feb 2020
We arrived in Senegal without any plans and soon realized the difficulties of getting around. We contacted Ali from Andaanda (also one of the owners) who within a day was able to come up with the exact itinerary to our desires. We had an idea of which cities we wanted to go, told him our number of days and after several emails back and forth all was set to go within a DAY!. Ali was very professional and kind. He even let us pay the trip cost in split payments due to our ATMs not allowing the full amount to be withdrawn.
Now to describe the tour itself: We got every city we requested with activities scheduled. But more importantly our tour guide ALPHA WAS AMAZING. He made our two weeks with him unforgettable. This guy knows his country and knows every key person everywhere we went. He is kind, funny and caring. He makes sure everyone is happy at all times. Very professional and friendly!!!
Our driver Barra was not an English speaker however very kind, very professional and hands down one of the best drivers I have ever seen in my life.
Overall, we already miss Alpha and Barra after spending two weeks in their beautiful country.
Every cent spent here goes to the locals (not big foreign companies) btw so would also take that into consideration.
We stayed at very nice hotels with good food and a great time. Would rate this trip from beginning to end: 10/10.
Now to describe the tour itself: We got every city we requested with activities scheduled. But more importantly our tour guide ALPHA WAS AMAZING. He made our two weeks with him unforgettable. This guy knows his country and knows every key person everywhere we went. He is kind, funny and caring. He makes sure everyone is happy at all times. Very professional and friendly!!!
Our driver Barra was not an English speaker however very kind, very professional and hands down one of the best drivers I have ever seen in my life.
Overall, we already miss Alpha and Barra after spending two weeks in their beautiful country.
Every cent spent here goes to the locals (not big foreign companies) btw so would also take that into consideration.
We stayed at very nice hotels with good food and a great time. Would rate this trip from beginning to end: 10/10.
Written February 16, 2020
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chapmangd
Chickamauga, GA7 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
I visited Dakar for a week in April 2021, and went through Andaando Travel Agency to arrange two tours for me, a day tour of Dakar and a two-day trip to Saint Louis. Ali, the tour guide, and Ibrahim, the driver, were both outstanding. Ali, who speaks English fluently, provided excellent explanations of Senegalese history and culture, both in Dakar and in Saint Louis. Ibrahim was a considerate and careful driver, not an easy feat given the amount and variety of traffic on the road between Dakar and Saint Louis. Although my trip to Senegal is brief, I feel I have a much better insight into the country thanks to Ali’s commentary. I would add that Andaando is one of the few, if not only, Senegalese-owned travel companies in Senegal. I would highly recommend their service for anyone who wishes to learn about the country’s rich culture and history during their visit.
Written April 17, 2021
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mrrrr5
Columbus, GA282 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
I have never had a more personalized and welcoming tour guide like Mr. Ali. His company came highly recommended by another traveler who used Mr. Ali.
Mr. Ali and his Driver, Abrahim, personally met me upon arrival at the airport and over the next 10 days, arranged for me to tour Goree Island, the City Markets, the African Renaissance Monument, Bandia Wildlife Reserve, Lac Rose (Pink Lake), ATV ride in theLompoul Desert, Fathala Wildlife Reserve to “walk with the Lion”, on of the national symbols of Senegal 🇸🇳, visit Juffureh Village, the original home of Kunta Kinteh in The Gambia 🇬🇲 to meet my maternal ancestral Mandinka local village people, as well as a visit to visit a local Fulani Village Chief and the Iman! Mr. Ali was always on time, and his exceptional bi-lingual skills were great as he spoke fluent English, French, and Wolof. One of the most important things was trying to understand the currency once I converted US dollar to local currency; Mr. Ali was always with me and ensured that no one tried to take advantage of me with not understanding fully the local currency; I respected the fact that he did that when he did not have to; he even provided me some on the spot “Wolof” class to know the greeting in the local language, which was extremely exciting; it was good because the locals seem even more excited when I would say “hello” or “thank you” in their native language!
There are many tour companies in Dakar, Senegal; however, I can only speak of my experience with Mr. Ali’s company; and if you want a personalized tour with an awesome local tour guide and Driver, Mr. Ali is the one I would highly recommend!!! 💯👍🏾🇸🇳🇬🇲
Mr. Ali and his Driver, Abrahim, personally met me upon arrival at the airport and over the next 10 days, arranged for me to tour Goree Island, the City Markets, the African Renaissance Monument, Bandia Wildlife Reserve, Lac Rose (Pink Lake), ATV ride in theLompoul Desert, Fathala Wildlife Reserve to “walk with the Lion”, on of the national symbols of Senegal 🇸🇳, visit Juffureh Village, the original home of Kunta Kinteh in The Gambia 🇬🇲 to meet my maternal ancestral Mandinka local village people, as well as a visit to visit a local Fulani Village Chief and the Iman! Mr. Ali was always on time, and his exceptional bi-lingual skills were great as he spoke fluent English, French, and Wolof. One of the most important things was trying to understand the currency once I converted US dollar to local currency; Mr. Ali was always with me and ensured that no one tried to take advantage of me with not understanding fully the local currency; I respected the fact that he did that when he did not have to; he even provided me some on the spot “Wolof” class to know the greeting in the local language, which was extremely exciting; it was good because the locals seem even more excited when I would say “hello” or “thank you” in their native language!
There are many tour companies in Dakar, Senegal; however, I can only speak of my experience with Mr. Ali’s company; and if you want a personalized tour with an awesome local tour guide and Driver, Mr. Ali is the one I would highly recommend!!! 💯👍🏾🇸🇳🇬🇲
Written March 24, 2022
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Keshav
Baltimore, MD198 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
My experience with them started off well with quick responses, and being receptive to changing my itinerary to allow for COVID testing. I really appreciated the care with which they selected hotels (they were very nice midrange accommodation), and planned a varied activity for each day. They were super responsive to me wanting to use AC in the car as opposed to keeping the windows down. I had an 8 day trip (Dakar, St. Louis, Lompoul
Desert, Touba, Lac de Rose) and it was relaxing/enjoyable. Was sad to not see too many other tourists around, though this does make the whole place a more private experience.
Desert, Touba, Lac de Rose) and it was relaxing/enjoyable. Was sad to not see too many other tourists around, though this does make the whole place a more private experience.
Written April 17, 2021
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Jeff S
Oregon City, OR7 contributions
Jan 2022
We chose to travel with Andaando travel agency based on reviews found on the internet and it was the best choice we could have made. Our guide Ali and our driver, Ibrahim were phenomenal. I sent Ali a list of the things we wanted to see during our trip to Senegal and the Gambia and he was 100% accommodating. He built an itinerary that matched the things we wanted to see. He was awesome about checking in with me regularly in advance of our trip to double-check details. Ali was present at the airport to pick us up and take us to the airport on arrival and maintained that level of dependability and attention for the entire nine days of our tour. Ali's command of English was excellent. He was very vigilant during the entire trip, making sure we were satisfied and safe. He took care of small details like working directly with immigration officials on our behalf when we crossed the border between Senegal and the Gambia so we did not have to deal with it. Our driver Ibrahim was excellent with superb driving skills and a friendly personality as well. I cannot recommend this company enough. Perhaps the best recommendation I can provide is to say that I would use this company without hesitation should I visit Senegal or the Gambia in the future.
Written January 19, 2022
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Zaina B
3 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
I HIGHLY recommend Ali from Andaando Travel Tours of Senegal. You can book your tours in advance. Communication is exceptional via email and Whats App. We booked the Dakar city tour, Bandia Wild Life Preserve, Lion Tour & Goree Island. He’s knowledgeable and fair priced for large groups. We ended up using him for transportation back to the airport on our last day because we enjoyed his service so much. He speaks French, English, Wolof and has Spanish interpreters. He’s well known in the area which is comforting. He even took the men in our party to have traditional suits made and ensured the tailor had 7 suits made within 24 hours. You’ll leave feeling like you got so much more than what you paid for. All the guest in my party spoke so highly of Ali. Don’t hesitate just book him and tell him Zainab sent you!
Written February 25, 2022
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orchidist
Portland, OR137 contributions
Jan 2022
Ali and company provided an excellent customized tour which included all of the areas of Senegal and The Gambia that we desired to see at a very affordable price. Ali and our excellent driver Ibou were always on time, friendly, helpful and accommodating to all of our needs. We always felt safe with them and enjoyed our time with them. We did our own arrangements for lodging but they would have organized that if requested. Local guides were added at specific sites for the best experiences possible. I would use this company again without any hesitation.
Written January 19, 2022
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Sam R
Madison, WI69 contributions
Feb 2023
Being Americans that normally travel independently but don't speak French, we decided to find an agency that would set up a personalized 10 day trip for us. Ali did that for us at quite a reasonable price. He and our driver Abdul collected us at the airport and we began our amazing adventure. The tour included hotels, breakfast and dinners. We visited Retba Lake, Lompoul Desert, Saint Louis (loved staying at the Siki Hotel), National Park of Djoudj, the Bandia Wildlife Reserve, Mbour fishing village, shell island and a drop off in Saly at the end. It was a varied itinerary and there was flexibility built in. We spent a few days on our own in Saly and then Ali arranged for a driver to take us to the ferry to Goree Island. He even escorted us to the island and got us to our lovely B&B. Upon our return 2 days later, he picked us up and drove us to our Dakar hotel. Traffic was incredibly bad, taxis are very old and everyone speaks French so we were happy for the help. Ali arranged for a private city tour with driver and got us to the airport at the end of the trip.
Ali made our trip so easy and enjoyable. Even at times that we were on our own, he was an email away and responded immediately. Everything was handled extremely professionally. Ali's English is excellent and he is so personable and fun to travel with. We left felling like we had made a new friend. We highly recommend using Andaando Travel Tours for your travels in Senegal.
Ali made our trip so easy and enjoyable. Even at times that we were on our own, he was an email away and responded immediately. Everything was handled extremely professionally. Ali's English is excellent and he is so personable and fun to travel with. We left felling like we had made a new friend. We highly recommend using Andaando Travel Tours for your travels in Senegal.
Written February 23, 2023
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Yamani
5 contributions
Feb 2021
This was my second tour with Ali from Andaando. Once he was a guide for another tour company I went with to Dakar (2019) and this time, when I decided to go back, I hired him directly myself for a ten day guided tour for three. I trust Ali and would send anyone I know to him when visiting Dakar. He's knowledgeable, personable, funny, patient, kind, discerning, protective and communicative. He also has a great vision for hospitality and holistic expansion of his business. If I had the means, I would gladly invest to see those visions realized. In any case, for this visit we ventured outside of Dakar after a few days to other regions, Saint Louis, Touba, Saly, and Joal Shell Island. Ali included all of the accommodations and activities for those days and we were very pleased with where we stayed and all that we saw. We spent a decent amount of time in the car getting to the regions and we had a great driver, Ibrahim. We were all masked at all times, he had a steady stream of bottled water and hand sanitizer and he took us for COVID testing. My son is a picky eater and I was worried about this, but Ali always helped find something that worked for him. I have bladder issues and I worried about this but Ali always helped me find a bathroom that worked and never seemed annoyed about having to stop. I felt good about the COVID protocols since I haven't traveled in a year and was nervous about it. I am glad to support his local and African/Senegalese owned business at a time when this industry has lost so much. One thing that I especially appreciate is feeling not just like a client but like a person he cares is okay while in town. I could go on and on. Just book him! and tip =).
Written February 11, 2021
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DanO68
Alexandra, New Zealand681 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We contracted Andaando for a 3-day tour around Dakar and Senegal. They were very prompt in replying, answering all the questions I had, and providing a quote. Great customer service! Upon arrival into Dakar, we were picked up on time by our driver and English Speaking guide (Ali). Ali did a great job showing us around Dakar the first day and then up to St. Louis the next 2 days. He provided us lots of facts and insightful comments throughout the tour. The vehicle was new, clean, and comfortable and Ali also organized hotels/meals for us for our nights on the road. Really an excellent service. Highly recommended to all other travelers looking for a quality, dependable, and informative tour company.
Written November 11, 2023
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HI I will be attending a conference in Dakar for two days starting 13th May 2019. Would like to have a sightseeing tour around 4 days afterwards. Any recommendation pls
Written April 25, 2019
Bonjour, we are 2 english speaking travellers in Senegal. We have been staying privately for 3 weeks but would like to explore Dakar before we leave on 25 Feb.
We are interested in visiting Isle de Goree and seeing Dakar itself. Perhaps also Lac du Rose.
We also wondered about St Louis.
The price is important to us as we are travelling on a budget and this will also determine how many days we can do. We would book our own accommodation. We are happy to use public transport with a guide in Dakar.
We would be interested in a quote from you for Sat and Sunday next week..or even Fri-Sun depndingon the programme and cost. Cordialement Sandra Coleman
Written February 16, 2019
Bonjour, Sandra!
Thank you for contacting Andaando with your interests. I am an American associate of Massaer Dieng (Ali), the proprietor of Andaando, and I am currently writing you from Cuba. For the fastest, most direct communication with Ali, I urge you to write him at the contact e-mail address or likewise by calling him at either of the phone numbers that appear on the Andaando website. I will let him know you may be getting in touch and am sure he will be happy to hear from you.
Thank you very much again and best wishes for your remaining time in Senegal. Bon voyage!
Best regards,
Blake Whitehead
Written February 17, 2019
Thank you for your question. Most likely the answe is no, as applying for and meeting visa requirements is the responsibility of each individual traveler. Which country are you a citizen of?
Written January 23, 2019
Hello,
I am now on biz trip in Dakar, and I am intrested in Goree island tour for upcoming weekends.
I checked the price on your website but I want to check if it is group tour or private tour?? Also please let me know if this weekends (17 or 18 Oct) will be available
Thanks
Written October 17, 2018
Thank you for your interest in the Goree Island tour. I suggest you contact Ali, the owner of Andaando directly for the fastest and most up-to-date information regarding the tour. His contact info may be found on the Andaando website under the Contact section. Thank you again and have a great time in Senegal.
Written October 18, 2018
I tried to email you but it not working.
I just arrived in Dakar and wanted to see about the possibilities of arranging a city tour with your company.
I am interested in seeing the tourist sites around Dakar as well as seeing the Goree Island.
Please let me know availabilities and priced. Also, if you offer group tours that could incorporate individual travelers.
Written July 17, 2018
Hello, Thank you very much for contacting Andaando. I am sorry that you attempt to e-mail was unsuccessful. Since you are now in Dakar, i encourage you to try calling Ali, the owner, by phone. Contact numbers are: +00221 77 793 94 32 or +00221 76 682 08 27.
I also encourage you to try by e-mail again. Alternatively, you are welcome to send me, here by secure private message, your e-mail address and/or phone contact. I will ten relay them to Ali and do my best to ensure you and he communicate as soon as possible.
Thank you again and enjoy your stay in Senegal!
Blake Whitehead
Written July 17, 2018
My name is Samba Diop and I'm a Senegalese born living currently in Dakar. Fluent in English,French and Wollof and a little Chinese. Just wondering if you need to join forces or collaborate with me in sense for me to actually physically start experimenting realities in the tourism industry . Founder and owner of Gainde Empire an established online travel agency with purpose to provide full service of guiding for tourists want to be in Senegal.
You can find more details about about Gainde Empire by searching on Google + for Gainde Empire.
Thank you.
Sincerely.
Samba Diop.
Written May 3, 2018
Hello Samba,
Thank you very much for getting in touch with your question about possible collaboration with Andaando. It is a pleasure to hear from you.
I am in the USA and am an associate of Ali, the owner of Andaando in Senegal. I monitor TripAdvisor and maintain the website for him, I believe the most beneficial thing for you would be to contact him directly. TripAdvisor will not allow me to include his e-mail address in a message here, but you may easily find it in the Contact section of the Andaando website. Likewise, you will find telephone numbers for Ali there. By contacting him directly, you can talk freely in Wolof, French, or how you prefer. I wish you positive and fruitful conversations.
Thank you again and best wishes to you going forward.
Best regards,
Blake Whitehead
Written May 4, 2018
Thank you for getting in touch with your inquiry. As you are already in Dakar, please contact Andaando's owner, Ali, directly via phone or e-mail. Here is the contact info: Telephone: +00221 77 793 94 32 or +00221 76 682 08 27. TripAdvisor does not allow email addresses in messages. But you can find his email address on the Andaando website under Contact, Have a great stay in Senegal!
Have a great stay in Senegal!
Written April 24, 2018
I have been referred to by Creneace and all yvone Howard flight crew with OMNI Air Airlines. We are here staying at the Radisson blu hotel. We like to go to gore island and the statue on tomorrow morning. There are 2 of us currently for tomorrow but the next day it will be 3 or 4 us looking to see any other landmarks and shopping for fabric. Can you accommodate us and let me know as soon as possible. Thanks Demetrius
Written April 15, 2018
Hello! Thank you very much for your inquiry. At this point, fort the fastest response, I suggest you contact Ali, the owner of Andaando directly to ask if he can arrange to help you. His phone numbers in Dakar are +00221 77 793 94 32 or +00221 76 682 08 27. Best wishes and thank you again for your interest and contact.
Written April 16, 2018
I have left email inquiry on the website three times with no response. Am traveling within the week and would like a response ASAP
Written March 6, 2018
Thank you for your notification. Your inquiry in Facebook has been responded to. Please check your messages there, and thank you again for your consideration.
Written March 6, 2018
Blake, I've gone to the website and posted a message for Ali and not received a response. I am wanting to get definite travel plan in the works but can't move forward on airline ticket til someone respons to the tours that I am interested in partaking. I want to spen 2-3 weeks there and take about 6 of the tours. Please help me get in touch....thank you! Joy
Written December 14, 2016
Hi Joy, Thank you very much for getting back in touch with me. I fully understand your situation and your eagerness to get in touch with Ali. I regret your frustration, which is also completely understandable. I am hard pressed to explain why he has not yet been able to respond to your inquiry. But i would suggest your sending him another e-mail immediately. Trip Advisor seems not to allow website URLs or e-mail addresses to appear in these messages. I just tried several methods of fooling TripAdvisor to let me send you Ali's e-mail address, but all of my efforts were in vain. Likewise, I tried, also unsuccessfully, to send you my e-mail address so I could get your e-mail address and have Ali contact you directly.
I believe in "never say die." So my next suggestion may be somewhat unorthodox: Are you on Facebook? If so, you are welcome to search for me. My name is Blake Whitehead and my profile pic is a headshot of me in a thermal pool. You are welcome to send me a friend request. I will accept it and then I can send you Ali's e-mail address.
Meanwhile, right now, in fact, I will contact Ali and tell him to make sure to check the website in hopes he can get your inquiries and respond right away.
I hope this all makes sense and that we can get you two in touch ASAP so you can proceed with your planning. Thank you again for getting in touch and for your patience and understanding!
Blake
Written December 15, 2016
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