Île de Gorée

home to lions, hippos, and exceptional wildlife. To visit Niokolo-Koba National Park in 2026, budget accordingly for a day that includes entrance fees, vehicle costs, and the mandatory guide. Entrance Fees and Taxes (per day) Entrance fees are payable to the National Parks Directorate, specifically at the Dar Salam office. Children (under 10): Free. Tourist tax: 1,000 FCFA per person/day at certain establishments such as NiokoLodge. Transportation and Guide (mandatory) Travel within the park requires a suitable vehicle (4x4 recommended) and the accompaniment of an official guide. Vehicle entrance fee: 10,000 FCFA per day. Mandatory guide fee: 10,000 FCFA per day. Vehicle entrance fee: 10,000 FCFA per day. 4x4 rental with driver: Expect to pay around 70,000 FCFA per day. If you rent only the vehicle, the price ranges from 35,000 to 40,000 FCFA. Gorée Island, off the coast of Dakar, is a stark reminder of the transatlantic slave trade. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it embodies both the duty to remember and the challenge of passing on a painful past. But Gorée is not frozen in time; it is an inhabited island where heritage preservation, daily life, and contemporary issues coexist. Located about 3 kilometers from Dakar, the capital of Senegal, Gorée is a small island accessible only by ferry. Its small size does not diminish its significant place in history, its importance in the transatlantic slave trade, or its ongoing role in preserving the memory and heritage of the African diaspora worldwide.