Parc National du Niokolo Koba Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Mont Assirik
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Assirik area

You’ll need a 4x4 and at least 2 days to visit Mont Assirik.
Along the road you could encounter some of the last elephants(50) in the park.
Near Mont Assirik you find a lot of chimpanzee nest and maybe you’ll see them yourself.

Written Aug 23, 2005

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Hotels  

HOTEL SIMENTI

HOTEL SIMENTI, Parc National du Niokolo Koba

 Wafro Says:   The hotel is located near the Gambia River and has several rooms, with and without air conditioning.There is a hide out overlooking the river where you can see the animals drinking and playing.There’s a pool where you can take a refreshing dip. 

Transportation  

There is no public transport
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It is almost impossible to reach Simenti by public transport.
You can charter a taxi in Tambacounda for a few days or you can try to hitch. During the rainy season the roads are very bad, so watch out.

Written Aug 23, 2005

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Warnings and Dangers  

Spotting animals
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Senegal isn't like Kenya, S.A. or any other Safari destination.
You'll see wild animals, but not in large numbers.

Written Aug 26, 2005

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Off The Beaten Path  

A walk to Lion Camp
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You can go for a hike from Hotel Simenti to Lion Camp.
It’s a 15km. long trip, which you do with an armed guard.
Along the way you’ll come across several wild animals.

Written Aug 26, 2005

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Trip on the Gambia River
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Hippo-Senegal

The hotel can arrange boat trips on the river.
It isn’t expensive and you can glide quietly through the water, where you can observe several animals: hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and birds.

Written Aug 23, 2005

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