After approximately 7 hours flight from New York City, Dakar, a modern metropolis and capital city of Senegal opens wide the gateway to Africa.
After you have checked into your hotel, whether the luxuries 5-star deluxe Meridien Presidente or the more relaxed 3-star Ganale, go see Senegal where you won't escape being charmed by the craftsmen and their work.
From the beautiful women in their multicolored dresses and warm smiles to the cheerful exuberance of the typical African market life to the bustling daily routine in the busy streets, the welcome is always warm
A few minutes away from Dakar by boat lies the charming island of Goree where the sandy streets lined with pastel colored houses, contrasts dramatically with the somber memory of Goree's past brought to life by the door of no return, a lasting remembrance of some of the darkest pages in the history of the slave trade.
Experience Saly Resort a haven of relaxation and pleasure with a carpet of Golden Sands stretching as far as the eye will allow.
In Senegal anytime is dancing time night or day, so if you are surprised by the sound coming from one of the many ceremonies accompanied by the beat of the Tam Tam (drum) then be prepared to be pulled in to participate in the merrymaking.
Experience the daily life of a friendly village people including the spectacle of the fisherman returning to shore and the drying and distribution of the days catch.
Or visit the fertile lands of the Casamance region known as Senegal's Storehouse where the land is still used for farming and cattle raising.
On your return to Dakar stop by the old colonial capital of San Louis where history resides on every corner.
For business, for holidays, to discover your heritage or just for the pleasure of it, visit Senegal.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
ARRIVE DAKAR, SENEGAL
International flight arrives Dakar. You are met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Day at leisure to relax and refresh.
Day 2:
DAKAR
Today go on a city tour of Metropolitan Dakar. Visit the colorful markets including Tilen Market, famous for a variety of medicinal herbs and traditional healers. Visit the National Art Gallery and the picturesque residential district of Medina.
(B)
Day 3:
GOREE ISLAND
Today visit the World Heritage Site of Goree Island. Tour includes a visit to the ethnographic museum and a lecture by the curator on the history of Goree Island.
(B)
Day 4:
PINK LAKE
Tour of Pink Lake and neighboring village. Explore the dunes in 4x4 vehicle. Continue to St. Louis, Senegal's former French Colonial Capital.
(B)
Day 5:
ST. LOUIS
Tour of St. Louis. Explore the narrow streets flanked by houses with carved wooden balconies and verandas.
(B)
Day 6:
DJOUDJ NATIONAL BIRD PARK
Visit the Djoudj National Bird Park, which is considered one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world. Situated on a major palearctic migratory route, this park is a paradise for bird enthusiasts. Some of the world's greatest concentrations of white pelicans and flamingos can be seen here: up to 10,000 of each species.
(B)
Day 7:
SALOUM ISLANDS
Tour of the Saloum Islands including "canoe cruising" or just interact with a people whose traditional hospitality enables you to share their daily life of fishing, canoe excursions, meals of mangrove oysters grilled over an open fire.
(B)
Day 8:
Choice of: (1) Tour of Joal Fadiouth, (2) Spend the day at Saly Beach Resort or (3) Visit to an Orphanage/Elementary School.
(B)
Day 9:
DEPARTURE HOME
Morning at leisure before departure home.
(B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
SPECIAL RATES APPLY January to April
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