Fathala Wildlife Reserve

Fathala Wildlife Reserve in Senegal is an area that consists of approximately 6000 hectares of original and protected forest, providing guests with the opportunity to visit an original stretch of the African wilderness in it’s original condition.

Visit our Mahogany Restaurantand Lounge and Day Visitor Centre for a delicious pizza and refreshments while watching the diverse birdlife or find out how Fathala Wildlife Reserve made a success of saving the rarest and most beautiful of all antelopes from extinction: The Western Giant Eland or “Lord Derby Eland.”

Mahagony Restaurant & Lounge

Overnight guests can relax in our open air Mahogany Restaurant – named after these majestic African trees. Guests can view the waterhole and Senegalese bush while savouring a delicious variety of local cuisine. Our Senegalese chef will delight you with delicious breakfasts and dinners and a light lunch menu is also on offer. Healthy breakfasts with lots of seasonal fruit and local breads are served buffet style, while seafood and other dishes galore will tempt your taste buds in the evenings.

Enjoy a light lunch while lounging next to the swimming pool, sipping on ice cold cocktails from the Baobab Bar at Fathala Lodge Senegal.

Day Visitors Cafeteria

Enjoy an ice cold cool drink, hot coffee, or delicious pizza prepared on a wood-fired oven at our open air Day Centre before or after your safari game drive at Fathala Wildlife Reserve. Take an opportunity to appreciate the indigenous and beautifully coloured bird species in the trees and monkeys drinking from the water-feature alongside.

Feel welcome to visit our Western style, modern, clean bathroom facilities.

Luxury and Delux Tented Suites

A visit to Fathala Lodge in Senegal offers you the chance of a romantic safari getaway in a luxurious tent in the shadows of the majestic African Mahogany trees. Sit back and relax on the porch of your tent and hear the cry of the hornbill in the

distance and the chatter of parrots and parakeets while Red Colobus Monkeys jump playfully from branch to branch.

Enjoy a cocktail by the swimming pool in the company of Abyssinian Rollers as the dust settles in the sunset of the West African bush. Each of the 18 luxury tented and air-conditioned suites at Fathala Wildlife Reserve are decorated in a romantic African colonial theme with mosquito nets.

The en-suite facilities are equipped with twin basins, deep free-standing bath tubs and open-air showers. The suites are equipped with electronic safe, hairdryer, coffee/tea facilities and guest amenities. Children 4 years and older allowed at the lodge.

Wi-Fi is available at an extra cost

Day Visitor Activities

Guided Game Drive/Safari ~ +/- 2 Hours

Enjoy an authentic African bush experience with our guided safari tours in an open game viewing vehicle. See family herds of the rare West African giant derby eland – only found in this part of the world – as well as other antelope species, such as roan, waterbuck and bushbuck. Also to be seen are giraffes, rhino, buffalo, warthog as well as red colobus, green vervet and red patas monkeys and exquisitely coloured bird species amongst the giant African mahogany trees. Binoculars are advisable as animal and bird sightings are not always close by.

Also Available: Self-drive or hire a Fathala vehicle. Refer to additional charges on rate sheet. Lion Encounter ~ 40-45 min

Enjoy a Lion Adventure – a once in a lifetime experience. Take the opportunity to interact with our lions and accompany them on foot. An unparalleled experience that offers insight into the behaviour of this species, with lots of photo opportunities.

Overnight Guests Activities

Guided Game Drives/Safari ~ +/- 2 Hours

During your stay at Fathala Safari Lodge in Senegal, enjoy a typical African bush experience in

an open-air vehicle on a guided sunrise or sunset safari game drive through our reserve. See family herds of the rare West African giant derby eland – only found in this part of the world, and visit the breeding camp – and other antelope species such as roan, waterbuck and bushbuck. Also to be seen are giraffes, rhino, buffalo, warthog as well as red colobus, green vervet and red patas monkeys and exquisitely coloured bird species amongst the giant African mahogany trees.

Enjoy morning coffee or evening sundowners and snacks next to the waterhole as you experience a magnificent African sunrise or sunset. Binoculars are advisable as animal and bird sightings are not always close by. Lion Encounter ~ 40-45 min

Enjoy a Lion Adventure – a once in a lifetime experience. Take the opportunity to interact with our lions and accompany them on foot. An unparalleled experience that offers insight into the behaviour of this species, with lots of photo opportunities. Includes: Guided walk with Lions Luxury Mangrove Scenic Trip ~ 6 hours (min of

2 guests per trip)

Relax in our new luxurious boat on the water in the afternoon, and enjoy the breath-taking views and scenery that the Mangroves of the Delta du Saloum has to offer. Experience the Mangroves, birdlife and Baobabs and if you are lucky, spot the dolphins and crocodiles too. Full Day Island Trip ~ 6 hours (min of 2 guests per

trip)

Visit Fathala’s very own island. A transfer will

transport you to the shores of Manssariko where you will board your boat “back to nature” tropical experience in the Sun. A delicious traditionally prepared fish barbeque, long walks on the beach and swimming in the warm waters, before your relaxing boat ride and transfer back to the safari lodge before dinner.

Village Tour ~ 2 hours (min of 2 guests per trip)

An opportunity to move away from the typical tourist activities – visit a traditional Senegalese village and experience how the locals live. A local guide will accompany you to view the local crafts and fabrics, visit a bakery which makes the delicious Senegalese breads and taste the traditional baobab and bisap juice in a local restaurant and experience the REAL Africa. Bush Walking and Birding Safari ~ 2 hours

(guided tour on foot)

See some smaller animals and get some exercise as you explore the Fathala bush on foot. A knowledgeable guide will take you on a tour where you can learn more about the plants, insects and smaller animal life on the reserve. See and photograph the exquisitely coloured exotic birds, such as the Abyssinian Roller, the Rose Ringed Parakeet, the Western Red Billed Hornbill, the Long Tailed Glossy Starling and much more. *Please Note that due to the layout of our premises we’re not wheelchair friendly at this time. *Kindly note that unfortunately no pets are allowed under any circumstances.

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