The routes that we propose on behalf of Santander BEST AFRICA include tourist ventures selected for their potential impact on the development of the local economy, women’s employment and economic, social and environmental sustainability. Some of these projects have received financial or technical support by Fundación Banco Santander.

The destinations are selected based on the wealth of their cultural or environmental patrimony and because of their potential for sustainable tourism, as a tool to assist with their economic and social development.

Santander BEST AFRICA offers contact information for independent travellers and contacts for group travellers in collaboration with tour operators committed to practicing responsible tourism.

The West Gambia Route enables visitors to explore the ethnic and cultural diversity and the environmental wealth of the smallest country of West Africa.

The Bassari Country Route takes us closer to a unique multicultural panorama which invites the visitor to get to know the natural environment, history and ancient customs of the communities that live in this region of Senegal.

The Senegalese region of Casamance extends along the Casamance river, featuring a lush countryside crisscrossed by channels, river islands, tropical forests, rice fields and mangroves.