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

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Start and end in Dakar

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Silver Operator: Across Africa Tours & Travel
Safari: Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 8
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Dakar to Lac Rose
Start point
Dakar, Dakar, Senegal (Airport/Accommodation)
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Day 2
Lac Rose to Saint Louis
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Days 3 - 4
Saint Louis
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Day 5
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
Day 6
Ferlo Region to Dakar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (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)
Day 7
Dakar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Day 8
Dakar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Continued exploration of Dakar Biennale artistic events
- Visit to Presidential Palace
Landmarks
Presidential Palace
Dakar Biennale

Landmarks
Lac Rose

Landmarks
Lake Retba (Lac Rose)
Saint Louis

Landmarks
Saint Louis

Landmarks
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Langue de Barbarie National Park
Ferlo Desert

Landmarks
Touba (Tuba)

Landmarks
Dakar Biennale
Musée des Civilisations Noirs
Gorée Island

Landmarks
Presidential Palace
Dakar Biennale

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Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Eco lodge
Hotel
day 1
Hotel Cap Saint Louis or similar
Hotel
day 2
Upgrade Available
Hotel Cap Saint Louis
Hotel
day 3
Loumpoul Desert Camp or similar
Camping
day 5
Upgrade Available
Axil Hotel or similar
Hotel
Days 6, 7

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- Choose your preferred dates and duration
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Silver Operator

Rating: 4.1(134 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 88%
Cancellation policy

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Tour Operator
4.1

Piet
January 8th, 2026
Review of my trip through Gambia and Senegal from December 23, 2025 to January 01, 2026 I was picked up on time by...
Review of my trip through Gambia and Senegal from December 23, 2025 to January 01, 2026 I was picked up on time by guide and driver Mr. Ansu Jawara who accompanied me excellently throughout the 10-day trip. He was a very enthusiastic birdwatcher and because of his knowledge he was called '"Professor" by colleagues. He was happy to have me as a photographer because he was in the process of setting up a Website and many fine photos I took he may use for this. Where internet was not available I was able to share my phone with him. I had not managed to activate the E-sim of TourRadar. The accommodations were adequate by African standards, except for the two nights in Senegal where the accommodations looked neglected and electricity was not always available. Not even a chair was available in the cabin. The food was good there, by the way, as well as at other locations. Twice the guide himself had arranged a picnic lunch and it tasted excellent. He also always had plenty of bottles of water in the car. The excursions were of a high standard where the guide managed to find many interesting local places. One serious drawback was the quality of the approx 25 year old Peugeot 206. It showed serious starting problems where the car had to be pushed five times with assistance. Along the way a shock absorber was rattled loose after which the car made an uncontrolled movement. After repairs we were able to continue. On the last day the alternator was replaced, but it did not work so we ended up with a dead battery. After contacting the office, the car was exchanged by a Mercedes so that I was dropped off at Banjul airport on time. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions there, the flight to Schiphol was cancelled and we were put up in Hotel Relax. With luck, I was able to fly back to Schiphol the next day. All's well that ends well of this fantastic trip. Kind regards, Piet KramerShow more
Fabiola
May 4th, 2026
It was an indescribably fascinating, intense and impressive trip. Our driver Anell and our guide Remi were very...
It was an indescribably fascinating, intense and impressive trip. Our driver Anell and our guide Remi were very responsible and friendly towards us. Remi brought us very close to the culture and people we met through his knowledge. Anell, our driver, drove us the approx. 2000 km through Benin with great foresight and very safely through the country. We are a couple in our early 60's. The hotels were fine for us. We knew that we could not apply European standards. Everyone who goes on a trip like this should know this. The breakfast consisted of baguette, omelette, coffee, tea (partly instant coffee), butter, jam - all sufficient for a breakfast. Remi gave us the opportunity to get to know and enjoy real African cuisine. We were there to get to know the people, their way of life, culture and religions - especially the Vodun/Voodoo. We got so close to the people on this trip. We didn't feel like the "whites", but that we belonged in a spiritual way. We can only recommend this trip to others. Many thanks to Remi and Anell! Berend and FabiólShow more
Alessio
April 18th, 2026
We had a great time in Madagascar; the tour guides were very helpful and accommodating. The agency, too, has been...
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Currency
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Senegal
Plugs & Adapters
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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.
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- For any tour departing before September 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Across Africa Tours & Travel. 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 100 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Saint Louis Jazz Festival & Biennale in Dakar – 8 Days / 7 Nights

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Dakar to Lac Rose

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Lac Rose to Saint Louis

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Saint Louis

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Ferlo Region

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Optional Activities

Ferlo Region to Dakar

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Optional Activities

Dakar

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Dakar

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