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Day 1 Tuesday May 22, 2012 - DAKAR, SENEGAL
Arrive Dakar, Senegal; meet assist and transfer to Hotel. Meal(s) Included: Dinner Overnight at Novotel Dakar or Similar Day 2 Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - DAKAR - GOREE ISLAND – DAKAR
In the morning, explore Metropolitan Dakar. Bargain at 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. In the afternoon, go back in time at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Goree Island which houses “The Door of No Return”. Visit the ethnographic museum and hear a lecture by the curator on the history of Goree Island. Later, return to Dakar.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Novotel Dakar or Similar Day 3 Thursday, May 24, 2012 - PINK LAKE
After breakfast drive to St-Louis; En route Tour the natural phenomenon Pink Lake; observe workers harvesting salt. Visit the neighboring Fulani village where you will receive a royal welcome by the village king. Continue to St. Louis, which is approximately 165 miles from Dakar. Enjoy, the opening night at the Jazz Festival.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at La Residence or Similar Day 4 Friday, May 25, 2012 - ST LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVAL
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. There are up to 10,000 of each species. Later, in the evening watch world renowned jazz performers such as Randy Weston at the festival. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at La Residence or Similar Day 5 Saturday, May 26, 2012 - ST-LOUIS
St-Louis is Senegal's former French colonial capital. Stroll down the narrow streets flanked by houses with carved wooden balconies and verandas, which are reminders of the colonial French occupation. In the evening, attend jazz performances including Senegal’s Ablaye Cissoko, the remarkable kora player and vocalist. Ablaye Cissoko along with his kora,
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at La Residence or Similar Day 6 Sunday, May 27, 2012 - ST-LOUIS – ST LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVAL
In the morning, continue touring this charming city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, watch closing performances at the jazz festival. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at La Residence or Similar Day 7 Monday, May 28, 2012 - ST-LOUIS -TOUBA-DAKAR
After breakfast return to Dakar; stop in Touba and visit the Holy City of Touba including the Grand Mosque, the library and the Mouride Community. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Novotel Dakar or Similar Day 8 Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - DAKAR/DEPART
The morning is at your leisure before transferring to the airport for your onward flight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Tour Info
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