Itinerary
- Day 1
Dakar
You'll arrive in Dakar and get settled in before the 6 pm welcome meeting where you'll connect with your leader and other travelers. If you get there early, check out Sagada market to browse local produce and pick up souvenirs, or spend some time on Ngor Beach to unwind after your journey.
Optional Activities
- Visit Sagada Market for local produce and souvenirs
- Relax on Ngor Beach
- Optional dinner with group sampling Senegalese cuisine (yassa and mafe)
Landmarks/POIs Sagada Market Ngor Beach 
- Day 2
Goree Island
Start exploring Dakar on foot and using local transport for a real feel of the city. You'll visit Tilem Market to learn about traditional healing, then head to Soumbedioune Market and Artisans Market. After that, see the Presidential Palace before catching a ferry to Goree Island (UNESCO World Heritage site). Walk through the Slave House and see the Door of No Return. Back in Dakar, you'll drive along the scenic Corniche and visit the African Renaissance Monument.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dakar by foot and public transport
- Visit Tilem Market and learn about traditional healing practices
- Visit Soumbedioune Market and Artisans Market
- Visit the Presidential Palace
- Ferry to Goree Island
- Visit the Slave House and Door of No Return
- Drive along the Corniche with Atlantic Ocean views
- Visit African Renaissance Monument
Landmarks/POIs Tilem Market Soumbedioune Market Artisans Market Presidential Palace Goree Island Slave House African Renaissance Monument 
- Day 3
Saint Louis
This morning you'll drive to Pink Lake to see the unusual pink-colored water from microorganisms and salt levels. Take a walk around the lake and go for a swim if you'd like in the salty water. Then travel to Saint Louis, a UNESCO World Heritage city famous for jazz and French colonial buildings. The evening is yours to wander around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pink Lake and leisurely walk around the lake
- Optional swim in the salty waters of Pink Lake
Optional Activities
- Take a dip in Pink Lake
- Explore Saint Louis streets at own pace
- Listen to live jazz in Saint Louis
- Dinner at local restaurant trying thieboudienne (fish and rice in tomato sauce)
Landmarks/POIs Pink Lake Saint Louis - Day 4
Djoudj National Park
Early on, you'll board a traditional pirogue on the Senegal River to explore Birds of Djoudj National Park, one of the world's largest bird sanctuaries with around 300 species. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit Guet N'Dar fishing village to watch pirogues come back from the water and see how fish gets smoked the traditional way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board traditional pirogue and explore Birds of Djoudj National Park
Optional Activities
- Optional pirogue visit to Guet N'Dar fishing village on Langue de Barbarie National Park
Landmarks/POIs Djoudj National Park Guet N'Dar Langue de Barbarie National Park 
- Day 5
Kaolack
You'll travel to Touba, a sacred city and spiritual center for Senegalese Muslims in the Mouride brotherhood. Check out the Touba Mosque, one of West Africa's largest, and learn about founder Cheikh Amadou Bamba. Then continue on to Kaolack, which is known for its peanut trade and busy local markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Touba Mosque and learn about Cheikh Amadou Bamba and the Mouride brotherhood
Landmarks/POIs Touba Mosque 
- Day 6
Casamance - Ziguinchor
You'll drive through The Gambia and into Senegal's Casamance region, shaped by the winding Casamance River. Learn about the Diola people and their strong community ties and communal rice farming traditions. You'll arrive in Ziguinchor, southern Senegal's largest city, with time to walk through streets with old houses and see tropical mangroves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Learn about Diola people's cultural heritage, community practices and sacred forests
- Explore Ziguinchor streets lined with old houses and tropical mangroves
Landmarks/POIs Casamance River 
- Day 7
Cap Skirring
Take a relaxed morning in Ziguinchor before driving to Cap Skirring, home to some of West Africa's best beaches. Check in at your hotel and settle in to this peaceful spot. Spend the afternoon lounging on the sand or try optional water activities if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kayaking
- Cycling
- Freshly grilled seafood for dinner
Landmarks/POIs Cap Skirring Beach 
- Day 8
Cap Skirring
You'll take a day trip to Djenbereng to learn about the Jola people's culture and history, including their traditional customs and community practices. Return to Cap Skirring in the afternoon with free time to relax or explore by bike or kayak on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Daytrip to Djenbereng with guided visit to learn about Jola people's culture, history and community practices
Optional Activities
- Explore Cap Skirring on bike or kayak
- Relaxing afternoon at Cap Skirring
Landmarks/POIs Djenbereng - Day 9
Banjul
Cross into The Gambia and head to Abuko Nature Reserve, where you'll find diverse vegetation and wildlife. Go birdwatching with chances to see up to 250 bird species and spot reptiles like Nile crocodiles and spitting cobras. Then continue to Banjul, the capital, which has a laid-back feel despite being one of Africa's least-populated capitals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Abuko Nature Reserve with birdwatching
Optional Activities
- Spot reptiles including Nile crocodiles and spitting cobras
- Explore Banjul with leader recommendations for restaurants and activities
Landmarks/POIs Abuko Nature Reserve 
- Day 10
Banjul
Visit the Saint Joseph Adult Education and Skill Centre, a historic Portuguese building where disadvantaged women learn sewing, crafts, and tie-dye work. They'll share their work on children's and women's rights advocacy. Then explore Albert Market with its fabric stalls, souvenirs, and fresh produce. Your afternoon is free, with an optional visit to the National Museum through Arch 22.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Joseph Adult Education and Skill Centre and learn about women's empowerment programs
- Explore Albert Market
Optional Activities
- Visit National Museum via Arch 22
- Explore Banjul at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Saint Joseph Adult Education and Skill Centre Albert Market Arch 22 National Museum - Day 11
Saly
Wake early to take a ferry across the Gambia River, then navigate unpaved roads to Jeffereh, birthplace of Kunta Kinte from the novel 'Roots'. Explore this area as a reminder of the transatlantic slave trade. Cross back into Senegal and continue to Saly to check in at your beach hotel. You can join the group for a final dinner if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry across Gambia River
- Guided tour of Jeffereh village and Kunta Kinteh Island
Optional Activities
- Final group dinner in Saly
Landmarks/POIs Jeffereh Kunta Kinteh Island 
- Day 12
Saly
After breakfast, your trip ends and you're free to leave whenever. Or you can join local Senegalese women at a market to pick fresh ingredients, then head to one of their homes to prepare lunch together under their guidance. You'll share the meal with them and get insight into their daily lives in Senegal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local market with Senegalese women to pick fresh produce and prepare home-cooked lunch
