4 & 8-day Bijagos expeditions
Pristine / Nature / Multi-Day / Bucket List Experience / Cross-Border
4 Days – Price per person: €950
8 Days – Price per person: €1650
Group discount: 10% off for 6+ travelers
Bijagós Islands Expedition Guinea-Bissau | UNESCO 4 & 8 Day Tour | SenGambia Experience Tours
Bijagos Islands Tour – Untouched Paradise in Guinea-Bissau | SenGambia Experience Tours
Discover the remote and pristine Bijagos Archipelago in Guinea-Bissau. Explore unspoilt beaches, mangroves, and unique indigenous culture. A rare West Africa adventure.
One of the last truly wild archipelagos in Africa — 88 islands, a UNESCO biosphere, and a culture that time has barely touched.
The Bijagós Archipelago of Guinea-Bissau is one of the most remarkable and least-visited places in all of Africa. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of 88 islands scattered across the Atlantic, inhabited by the fiercely independent Bijagó people, whose matriarchal culture, animist ceremonies, and extraordinary traditional crafts have survived virtually intact for centuries. The waters surrounding the islands teem with dolphins, manatees, saltwater hippos, and nesting sea turtles, making this one of West Africa's most important marine biodiversity zones. This once-in-a-lifetime journey is one of very few tours operating in this region, and SenGambia Experience Tours is proud to offer exclusive cross-border access through trusted local partners in Guinea-Bissau.
Expedition Highlights:
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — 88 islands
Bijagó people — ancient matriarchal culture
Saltwater hippos (extremely rare globally)
Sea turtle nesting beaches
Dolphins & manatees in the channels
Traditional Bijagó village stays
Untouched white sand beaches
4-day or 8-day options available
Why This Is Exceptional:
Very few tour operators anywhere offer access to the Bijagós Islands with local cultural immersion. SenGambia Experience Tours has carefully developed relationships with Bijagó communities to ensure that visits are respectful, beneficial to locals, and genuinely authentic. This is not a standard tourist circuit; it is an expedition.
What's Included:
All transfers from The Gambia
Guinea-Bissau border formalities
Island boat transport
Accommodation on the islands
All meals & guide fees
Important Notes:
Valid passport required
Guinea-Bissau visa may be required
Limited departure dates; book early
Not suitable for children under 10
Optional Add-Ons
Guinea-Bissau visa assistance: €50–€100
Private room upgrade: €25–€40 per night
Sport fishing excursion: €120–€250
Birdwatching specialist guide: €80–€150 per day
Bissau city tour: €50–€75
One of the rarest and most extraordinary journeys in West Africa: an expedition, not a tour.