We will start the visit of monuments, Independence place, the large Mosque with Moroccan architecture… Then on the way towards the markets visit the artisan market of Soumbedioume, the Kermel market and finally guided tour in museums of art like in one of the international ports: the Wearing of Dakar, in ship.
During this stay, you will visit the famous Goree Island which is charged in painful memories, the slave house indeed shows a part of that history of Senegal. Moreover, we will go to discover the Pink Lake which owes its color with micro-organisms and its strong salt concentration. Thereafter turn with Sally, seaside resort of the country, various adventures await you there (Golf, Veils, Bathe…).
Another place-key of the country: The Saloum Island. In fact these islands are the "paradise of Senegal", they are a string of island, and finally we will meet the neighborhood to discover their ways of life. Continuation of the program: visit old capital, Saint-Louis and Thiès; second city of Senegal you will see there you in particular the tapestries and a manufacture. You look out for the colonial and architectural aspect country in Saint-Louis.
Other places are planned for the visit at the time of your excursion in Senegal such as the Park of Djoudj, considered for these marshes, the Holy City of Touba, rested by the famous Sheik Ahmadou Bamba, great figure in Senegal known for its devotion and its wisdom. The large market of Kaolack also makes left the visit, it is one of largest of West Africa behind the market of Marrakech and visit of the area; you will have other things to see like the savanna, a photo safari is even envisaged for the occasion. To finish this travel in beauty, walk on the market of Kaolack and its artisan village.
Destination(s): Dakar – Goree Saly – Saloum Island Thies – Saint Louis Parc Djoudj – Touba Kaolack – Tambacounda – Niokolokoba -Pays Bassira – Dakar
Season: January – June or September – December
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost Includes:
- Arrival transfer: Airport transfer to hotel day 1
- Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveler tour leader or local tour leader
- Transport: Private air-conditioned coach
- Activities: Dugout and launch crossing trips
- Accommodation: Nights tourist class hotels
- Meals: As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
- Entrance fees: Included for all sites and national parks listed as part of the itinerary
- Local Payment: Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour
- Trip Reference: Ganaale
- English-/French-speaking accompanying guide.
Cost excludes:
- Airfare, airport taxes, passport and visa fees, travel insurance
- Tips to guide
- Driver and hotel porters
- Telephone calls
- Laundry
- Things not mentioned as included
- Things of personal nature.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Senegal
Archeology/History
Cultural Journey
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