Arrive Dakar; meet assist and transfer to Hotel. Orientation and embassy registration.

Meal(s) Included: Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Pullman Dakar Teranga or Similar

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.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Pullman Dakar Teranga or Similar

This morning   board the ferry for the short sail to historic yet infamous Goree Island, once a departure point for millions of Africans. See the door of   no return and listen to the history of Goree as told  by the resident curator. Visit the Impressive Ifan Historical Museum of the Diaspora.  

Return to Dakar early evening.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Du Chevalier De Boufflers or Similar

Today you will visit the Cheikh Anta Diop University. Tour of the university, meeting with faculty and students of the English club (to be arranged). After lunch stop at the Grand Mosque and the Soumbedioune Artisan Market where locally handmade crafts are on display.

This evening is reserved for group arranged activities.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Pullman Dakar Teranga or Similar

Today you will visit the West African Research Center. Discussions with faculty, staff and students. Lunch at the centre with faculty, staff and students.

After lunch visit the traditional hospital of Malango located in Fatick area. Discussion with traditional healers and fortune tellers. Early evening return to  Dakar.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Pullman Dakar Teranga or Similar

After breakfast, travel North to Saint Louis. On the way stop at Pink Lake, a rare natural phenomena caused by a unique combination of micro-organism and a high concentration of salts which gives the lake its pink colour. Interact with the women harvesting salt then visit the nearby Fulani Village where you will be welcomed by the Chief and his wives. You may explore the dunes in 4x4 vehicles. Continue to Saint Louis where you will check into your accommodation for the next two nights.

This evening you will visit the fishing village of Guet Ndar where you will observe the distribution of the days catch, a daily ritual.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at La Residence or Similar

Today you will visit Djoudj National Park and Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a pirogue ride to better view the numerous bird species including cormorants, ducks and   various songbirds among others. You may also see crocodiles, boas and wild boars. Djoudj National Park is considered one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world. Situated on a major palearctic migratory route, the park is a paradise for bird enthusiasts. Some of the world's greatest concentration of white pelicans and flamingos can be seen here: up to 10, 000  species.

This afternoon explore Saint Louis, the former colonial capital of Senegal, which still has the appearance of an old provincial town - circa 1800's. Explore the narrow streets flanked by houses with carved wooden balconies and verandas.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at La Residence or Similar

After breakfast, depart to Saly Resort. En route stop at the Holy city of Touba. Visit the grand mosque and the tomb of Cheikh Ahmadou Mbacke the founder of Mouridism, and the tomb of his 4 sons. You   may visit the vast library of several thousand books, several written by the mystic founder who is a legend in Touba which is one of Senegal's most important historical cities. You may collect some of the "holy water" from the eternal fountain and learn about the history and legend of Touba.

Late afternoon continue to Saly Resort arriving early evening.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Bougainvilleas or Similar

Late morning  you will travel to  Joal, birth place of Senegal's first president after independence, Léopold Sédar Senghor. Board a small pirogue to cruise along the oyster beds and mangroves to reach the grain stores.  Walk through Fadiouth's lanes and visit the catholic church, where Sunday mass is celebrated with  traditional African instruments. Return to the mainland by way of a wooden bridge 800 meters long.  Return to Dakar in time for this evening's farewell dinner with entertainment where you may display your artistic skills.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Pullman Dakar Teranga or Similar

After early morning breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Prices

TOUR INCLUDES

• Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
• Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
• Accommodation to be decided
• Transportation in private vehicle
• Experienced tour guide
• Admission to all listed sites and events
• Meals indicated

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Airfare to/from Senegal (can be arranged)
• Meals not listed

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