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Saint Louis Jazz Festival, 8 days (May 12 to 19, 2026)

8 days
Start and end in Dakar
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dakar

    Start point
    Dakar, Dakar, Senegal (Airport)
  2. Day 2

    Dakar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Dakar including presidential palace and main church
    • Visit Soumbedioune craft market
    • Visit mosque de la revelation
    • Explore Kermel market
    • Explore Sanfaga market
    • Visit Renaissance Monument
    • Museum of Black Civilization entrance and guided tour
    Landmarks
    Renaissance Monument
    Museum of Black Civilization
    Soumbedioune craft market
    Kermel market
  3. Day 3

    Dakar - Goree Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Goree Island
    • Visit House of Slaves
    • See Door of No Return
    • Curator-guided tour of Goree's history
    • Explore Town Square
    • Visit Historical Museum
    Landmarks
    Goree Island
    House of Slaves
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  4. Day 4

    Dakar - Pink Lake - Thies - Saint Louis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pink Lake (Retba Lake)
    • Interact with salt harvesters
    • Visit village near Pink Lake
    • Explore Thies craft market and local artisan shops

    Optional Activities

    • Saint Louis Jazz Festival attendance
    Landmarks
    Pink Lake (Retba Lake)
  5. Day 5

    Saint Louis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse carriage tour of Saint Louis
    • Visit governor's palace
    • Visit Nguet Ndar fishermen village
    • Explore main open-air market of Saint Louis

    Optional Activities

    • Saint Louis Jazz Festival attendance
    Landmarks
    Governor's Palace
    Nguet Ndar
  6. Day 6

    Saint Louis - Langue de Barbarie

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Boat tour through Senegal River
    • Visit Langue de Barbarie National Bird Park

    Optional Activities

    • Saint Louis Jazz Festival attendance
    Landmarks
    Langue de Barbarie National Bird Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Saint Louis - Touba - Saly Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with folkloric ballet)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Touba Holy City
    • Visit Touba main mosque
    Landmarks
    Touba main mosque
  8. Day 8

    Saly Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Individual activities at Saly Beach
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Continent Tours

4.6
(21 reviews)

Number of tours

54

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

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    December 10th, 2023
    5.0
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    December 5th, 2023
    5.0
    Well organized tour. Pullman was the best hotel other hotels need little upgrade and better breakfasts. Best were the...
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  • Jeanine
    June 23rd, 2023
    5.0
    Abou deserves a galaxy of stars!!! My school, Wells Preparatory Academy, engaged in a cultural tour of Senegal. It...
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    18 Mar, 2026
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    25 Mar, 2026
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Tour ID: 241101

  • Currency
    Fr
    CFA Franc BCEAO
    Senegal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M, K. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, K.

    Type C
    Senegal
    Type E
    Senegal
    Type F
    Senegal
    Type D
    Senegal
    Type M
    Senegal
    Type K
    Senegal
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Senegal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of $149 is required to confirm your booking with Continent Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Continent Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Continent Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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