Banc d'Arguin Tour: Mauritania's Wildlife

Embark on a Spectacular Journey: Explore Banc D’Arguin National Park Tour!

Duration: 10 hours | Distance: 400 km (round trip) Availability: Available daily.

Discover the wonders of one of West Africa’s top bird sanctuaries. Witness the annual migration of countless birds. Banc d’Arguin National Park is between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou on Mauritania’s west coast. It offers a unique experience for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts. The park hosts up to 40,000 pairs of birds from 15 species. This includes migrants from northern Europe and Siberia. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and diverse bird species.

Highlights of the Banc d’Arguin Tour:

Witness the mesmerizing spectacle of hundreds of birds on their annual migration.
Explore stunning sand dunes, coastal swamps, and shallow waters around the park.
Discover the rich marine biodiversity of the region. Explore waters with some of the richest fishing grounds in western Africa.
Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins frolicking in the Atlantic Ocean. Add extra excitement to your adventure.
Indulge in a delicious seafood lunch with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy the serene ambiance of our camp or nearby guest house.

Banc d’Arguin Tour:
This exclusive tour package includes:

A professional guide.
A 4×4 vehicle with an experienced driver.
Fuel for the entire journey.
Entrance fees to national park.

Departure: From Nouakchott at 7:00 AM.

Return: At 5:00 PM.

The park is approximately 200 km from Nouakchott, taking a 3-hour drive.

Don’t miss the chance to explore one of the world’s top bird sanctuaries in Mauritania. Immerse yourself in the biodiversity of Banc D’Arguin. Book your tour today for an experience of a lifetime!

For further inquiries or to tailor your tour, please contact us.

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Birds at Banc d'Arguin: Pelicans and seabirds on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background. — Pelicans along shoreline

A diverse array of migratory birds flying over shallow coastal waters. — Pelicans along shoreline

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   Dodowings 
 
 
 
 Verified Brilliant day in Nouakchott
A brilliant tour, encompassing all the main attractions of Nouakchott. Mohamed was extremely professional, messaging before hand to confirm the bookings and pickup times. In addition to being extremely informative about the society and history of Mauritania, he was good company which is vital when traveling solo. Would love to go back and explore more of Mauritania with Mauritania Best Tours! Thank you Mohamed.
  
 
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   OnTheGo 
 
 
 
 Verified Loved the Pictographs
Our tour was well planned and very organized. We were here in the heat of the summer and Sellami and Mamby made sure we were comfortable while completing our walking tours. We visited Atar, Oudane and Chinguetti. Mauritania is absolutely amazing. Getting past Nauochott is a must!
  
 
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   Ngaka 
 
 
 
 Verified Desert meets the Atlantic: Banc d’Arguin
Mohammed was super nice. He took the time to answer all our questions and offer explanations.
  
 
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   ALICIA R 
 
 
 
 Verified A Must-Do Tour in Mauritania
I highly recommend this tour. I was in awe of everything we saw and did. I highly recommend our guide as well and would do it all over again. 10/10!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much, Alicia! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure showing you around Nouakchott, and we hope to welcome you back to Mauritania someday!
  
 
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   Cornell B 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing!
I had an amazing tour of Nouakchott thanks to Muhammad. To begin with, before I even arrived in Mauritania he aided me with the right steps in the process to secure my tourist visa. This was highly appreciated on my part. The city tour of Nouakchott itself was fantastic and Muhammed made sure I had everything I needed from exchanging currency to finding all of the souvenirs I was looking for. My highlight of the tour was the visit to the Camel market. The fish market was also very nice given the beautiful scenery of the Atlantic Ocean. Muhammed was an overall great guide and a nice guy to talk to. Especially about the diversity and culture of Mauritania. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in visiting Nouakchott.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for your amazing review and kind words. It was a pleasure to help you discover Nouakchott and Mauritanian culture. I’m very happy you enjoyed the camel market, fish market, and the overall experience.Thank you for your recommendation, and I hope to welcome you again in Mauritania!Best regards,Mohamed – Mauritanian Best Tours
  
 
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   Jared H 
 
 
 
 Verified Great City Tour
I contacted Mohamad on WhatsApp to arrange a private Nouakchott City Tour and he responded right away and provided clear pricing. My flight ended up arriving a day late, but Mohamad easily changed the date of my tour without issue. He picked me up promptly at my hotel and gave me a wonderful 6-hour guided tour of everything worth seeing in Nouakchott. Highlights were the camel market, massive fish market, and people watching while drinking mint tea. I was taken great care of, and had really good conversations! Would recommend 100%

Owner's reply
Thank you very much for your kind review !It was a pleasure showing you Nouakchott, and I’m glad you enjoyed the tour and our time together.You’re always welcome back, and thank you for the recommendation!
  
 
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   Dan Thu 
 
 
 
 Verified Superb tour to the Adrar region
This was a truly perfectly organized all-inclusive 4-day tour to the Adrar Plateau. From the booking process and pre-tour communication to the tour itself, everything was faultless: comfortable transportation, the super friendly, fun, and helpful guide and driver (thank you Ahmoud and Mohamed!), good hotels with restaurants, and, of course, the amazing ancient caravan towns of Ouadane and Chinguetti and the magnificent natural landscapes of the desert (the Richat structure, sand dunes, canyons, valleys, and the lush green oasis of Terjit). I highly recommend this tour if you are short on time but would like to experience a bit of the Mauritanian desert!

Owner's reply
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re very happy you enjoyed your 4-day tour in Adrar and that everything was well organized.It was a pleasure guiding you through Ouadane, Chinguetti, the Richat Structure, and Terjit. Your kind words mean a lot to us.You are always welcome back!Warm regards,Mohamed
  
 
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   Pathfinder795729 
 
 
 
 Verified Great tour with helpful staff
Excellent tour with helpful staff; I was well fed with great food along the way. Driver and guide were reliable, punctual and trustworthy. Great itinerary!
  
 
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   Matvl 
 
 
 
 Verified Great day of exploring
I had a great day in Nouakchott with Mohammed. We had communicated via WhatsApp in advance and Mohammed picked me up at my hotel as expected. We visited some of the city sites including the museum and central market, went to the camel market and the fishing port and had a great lunch of thieboudienne followed by Mauritanian tea. Mohammed was helpful, knowledgeable and interesting and I’d certainly recommend him.
  
 
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   roger_martins 
 
 
 
 Verified Thank you for the unforgettable Mauritania trip
A fabulous 8-day trip for two through Mauritania, taking in a variety of desert, coastal and urban landscapes, with visits to historic sites and UNESCO World Heritage sites. The itinerary was Akjoujt, Azouega, Atar, Ouadane, Richat Structure, Chinguetti, Tejit, Banc d’Arguin, Nouakchott. We were accompanied by the brilliant guide Mohamed and the experienced driver Ibrahim, who were incredibly dedicated, attentive, friendly and always concerned for our well-being. Mohamed was extraordinary in organising the trip, always available, clear in his communications, and offering competitive and fair prices. The trip went exactly as agreed, without changes. I recommend 'Mauritania Best Tours' without any hesitation and without any ‘buts’.

(5) Comments

Sergio Brazil
April 29, 2024 at 6:24 am


It was a good experience to embark on 2 excursions with Mauritanian Best Tours. They were well organized and Ahmed (guide) and Haiba (guide and driver) were very efficient. I recommend.
Angela
November 16, 2024 at 7:11 pm


Highly recommend Mohamed ‘s tours. As I sole female traveller I was completely at ease. The conversation was great and the interaction with local people was very special. Thank you so much!
Agnieszka Wyroba – February 2025
February 9, 2025 at 6:54 pm


It has been a wonderfull trip to see the birds and sandy desert.All arranged perfectly and safely.We strongly recommend this trip.Thank you
Isabel
February 18, 2025 at 8:39 pm


What an amazing day! Our trip to Banc d’Arguin was a highlight of our short trip to Mauritania. Definitely recommended if you want to experience the desert and the wilderness of the Atlantic coast. Mohamed was always very punctual, professional and reliable and helped us a lot before and during the trip.
1. Mohamed Lemine El Hassen
  February 18, 2025 at 8:47 pm
  
  
  Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed Banc d’Arguin and had a great experience. It was a pleasure guiding you, and I truly appreciate your recommendation. Hope to see you again in Mauritania! Safe travels!

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