About 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 Restaurant and 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.” Get more information on our range of activities including Guided Game Drives and Lion Encounter.

*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.

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.

About Fathala Lounge Wildlife Reserve

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs Fathala
Is the venue wheel chair friendly?

Please Note that due to the layout of our premises we’re not wheelchair friendly at this time.

What form of payments are accepted at the lodge?

Credit Card facilities, US Dollars, Euros, Sterling Pounds and CFA (Senegal Currency)

Are children allowed at the lodge?

We do not accommodate children under the age of 4.

Where can you have lunch?

At the Mahogony Restaurant in the lodge.

Is self-drive allowed at Fathala Wildlife Reserve?

4×4 Cars are allowed for Day Centre visitors with a Fathala Guide, But all Game Drives for lodge guests are done with a Fathala 4×4 Game Viewer.

What do I need to pack?

Insect repellent, sunscreen, clothes suitable for extreme heat, closed shoes, international adaptor for phone chargers.

Can I bring my pet?

Kindly note that unfortunately no pets are allowed under any circumstances.