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Saint Louis Jazz Festival & Biennale in Dakar – 8 Days / 7 Nights

8 days
Start and end in Dakar
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 8
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Dakar to Lac Rose

    Dakar to Lac Rose
    Start point
    Dakar, Dakar, Senegal (Airport/Accommodation)
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Eco lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive city tour of Dakar exploring cultural and historical sites
    • Transfer to Lac Rose and hotel check-in
    Landmarks
    Lac Rose
  3. Day 2

    Lac Rose to Saint Louis

    Lac Rose to Saint Louis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Cap Saint Louis or similar)

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 drive along the beach to largest fisherman village in Senegal
    • Visit to fisherman village to observe daily catch and market activities
    • Encounter with skilled artisans carving and painting wooden pirogues
    • Potential blessing from local saint before setting sail
    • Attendance at main events of Jazz Festival in Saint Louis
    Landmarks
    Lake Retba (Lac Rose)
    Saint Louis
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  4. Days 3 - 4

    Saint Louis

    Saint Louis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Cap Saint Louis)

    Included Activities

    • Charming calash ride through narrow lanes of Saint Louis
    • Exploration of fisherman's quarters
    • Attendance at main events of Jazz Festival
    Landmarks
    Saint Louis
  5. Day 5

    Ferlo Region

    Ferlo Region
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Loumpoul Desert Camp or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Motorboat excursion at Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary with local ornithologist
    • Exploration of Ferlo Desert and nomadic Fulani villages

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Langue de Barbarie National Park (alternative adventure depending on season and water levels)
    • Witness milking process with nomadic Fulani
    Landmarks
    Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
    Langue de Barbarie National Park
    Ferlo Desert
  6. Day 6

    Ferlo Region to Dakar

    Ferlo Region to Dakar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Axil Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Pilgrimage to sacred town of Touba (Tuba)
    • Exploration of Mouridism teachings and traditions
    • Engagement with brotherhood members and their hospitality

    Optional Activities

    • Companionship of a Baye Fall member for deeper insights into Mouridism traditions
    Landmarks
    Touba (Tuba)
  7. Day 7

    Dakar

    Dakar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Axil Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Participation in 15th edition of Dakar Biennale
    • Visit to Musée des Civilisations Noirs
    • Ferry journey to Gorée Island
    • Exploration of Gorée Island's restored buildings
    Landmarks
    Dakar Biennale
    Musée des Civilisations Noirs
    Gorée Island
  8. Day 8

    Dakar

    Dakar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Continued exploration of Dakar Biennale artistic events
    • Visit to Presidential Palace
    Landmarks
    Presidential Palace
    Dakar Biennale

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