From $5435
13 days 12 nights
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Embark on an extraordinary journey to explore the captivating beauty and culture of Senegal. Your trip to Dakar Senegal begins with a visit to Goree Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its serene ambiance and haunting history as a hub during the transatlantic slave trade. Stroll through its cobblestone streets lined with pastel-colored colonial buildings and experience the history and resilience of this remarkable island.
Next, head to Thies, home to the renowned National Gallery of Tapestry, where vibrant works of art showcase the creativity and cultural expression of Senegalese artists. The intricate tapestries are a true testament to the country’s artistic heritage.
From Thies, venture into the Bandia Game Reserve, a sanctuary for wildlife lovers. Spot giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and other iconic species in their natural habitat while learning about the reserve’s conservation efforts.
A stop at the twin villages of Joal and Fadiouth will offer a unique glimpse into Senegal’s traditional way of life. Walk across a picturesque wooden bridge to Fadiouth, a shell-covered island known for its harmonious mix of religions, reflected in a cemetery where Muslims, Christians, and animists rest side by side.
Nature enthusiasts will revel in the beauty of Niokolo Koba Game Reserve, a sprawling UNESCO-listed park rich in biodiversity. With its rivers, savannahs, and diverse wildlife, it’s a haven for adventure seekers.
Conclude your journey in Touba, the spiritual heart of Senegal. Discover the grandeur of its mosque and delve into the rich cultural heritage of the Mouride brotherhood.
This thoughtfully curated tour combines Senegal’s history, culture, and natural wonders, offering an unforgettable experience that will leave you with cherished memories and a deeper connection to this remarkable country.
Arrive in Dakar; meet assist and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Farid Hotel or Similar
Hotel: Hotel Azalai Dakar
After breakfast, tour Dakar. Pass the colorful markets of Sandaga, Tiline, and Kermel. Observe the Great Mosque, Independence Square, the Presidential Palace, the IFAN Museum, where a fine collection of West African masks is housed, the Cathedral, and the shopping centers on Pompidou Avenue. Then visit the craft village of Soumbedioune. In the afternoon, take a ferry boat to visit the famous/infamous Goree Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Observe the “Door of No Return” through which millions of Africans passed on the way to slavery in the Americas. The tour includes a visit to the ethnographic museum and a lecture by the curator on the history of Goree Island. Late afternoon, return to Dakar. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Hotel Azalai Dakar
This morning drive to Saint Louis. Visit Pink Lake on the way, a rare natural phenomenon caused by a unique combination of microorganisms and high concentration of salts that gives the lake its pink color. Interact with the women harvesting salt and visit the Fulani village, where you will be welcomed by the chief and his wives. Continue to Thies and visit the National Gallery of Tapestry before you get to St Louis. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Hotel La Residence Saint Louis
This morning drive to Djoudj Park. You will see thousands of birds and hundreds of species. We will have a tour in motorized canoe. We may also see some snakes and crocodiles. There are also possibilities to see warthog. After visit Drive back to St Louis and enjoy a tour of Saint Louis (the former colonial capital of Senegal) in a horse-drawn carriage. Explore the narrow streets flanked by houses with carved wooden balconies and verandas. You will see the governor’s palace, a fortress built in the 18th century; you will see the only mosque in the world with a bell and dating the colonial period. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Hotel La Residence Saint Louis
After breakfast, you drive to Kaolack with stops on the way to visit small villages and the holy city of Touba, founded by Ahmadou Bamba, a revered Holyman who started the Pan Africanism struggles in Senegal. After lunch continue to Kaolack. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Le Relais or Similar
Today drive to the Niokolo Koba park passing through Tambacounda and visiting small villages on the way. Arrive early evening at your hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Hotel Bedik or similar
Continue exploring rural Senegal. Drive to visit places where people get gold in the traditional manner; trek to visit some bedik villages and overnight in Kedougou. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Hotel Bedik or similar
Today take a drive to villages in the area of Kedougou. Between Kedougou and Salementa, visit the Bedik people. Visit their main villages such as Iwol to meet the Biwol and Etyowar. Then you drive to see the cascade of Dindelo. Return to Kedougou early evening. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Hotel Bedik or similar
Today, cross the Niokolo Koba park while driving back to Kaolack. Stop at points of interest for more curiosity. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Le Relais or Similar
Breakfast and drive to Joal Fadjouth and Mbour. Joal birthplace of Senegal’s rst president, Leopold Sedar Senghor and its picturesque twin, Fadiouth a village covered with oysters and clam shells. The food supplies are houses in granaries built on stilts. Get to Saly and stay overnight at your resort hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Hote Le Royame or Similar
Early depart to visit the Bandia park for Safari. Chance to see wildlife such as Crocodiles, Antelopes, Rhinoceros, Monkey, Buffalos, Giraffe among others… Observe the legendary Baobab tree which has been used during the past century as cemetery. Inside the game reserve there is a bar restaurant where you may stop and take some refreshments. Return to Saly. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Hote Le Royame or Similar
Day at Leisure at the beach hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Hote Le Royame or Similar
You have this morning either to rest or have a tour in Dakar to buy some souvenirs. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
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