Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Dakar
Dakar- Start point
- Dakar, Dakar, Senegal (Dakar International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Madrague)
- Day 2
Dakar - Gorée Island
Dakar - Gorée Island- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Madrague)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Dakar starting at Place de l'Indépendance
- View of Presidential Palace and main cathedral
- Visit to African Renaissance Monument
- Ferry crossing to Gorée Island
- Visit to House of Slaves and Door of No Return
- Ethnographic museum visit
- Walk through Gorée Island's colonial streets
Landmarks Place de l'Indépendance African Renaissance Monument House of Slaves Gorée Island - Day 3
Lake Retba - Saint-Louis
Lake Retba - Saint-Louis- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Résidence Saint Louis)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Retba (Pink Lake)
- 4x4 excursion along former Paris-Dakar Rally tracks
- Observation of traditional salt harvesting
- Exploration of Saint-Louis by horse-drawn carriage
- Tour of historic colonial center
- Live music evening (subject to schedule)
Landmarks Lake Retba Saint-Louis - Day 4
Saint-Louis - Djoudj - Lompoul Desert
Saint-Louis - Djoudj - Lompoul Desert- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Moorish-style desert tents)
Included Activities
- Visit to Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
- Two-hour pirogue ride to observe migratory birds and wildlife
- Camel ride at sunset in Lompoul Desert
- Traditional djembe entertainment around campfire
Landmarks Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary Lompoul Desert - Day 5
Touba - Toubacouta
Touba - Toubacouta- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Keur Saloum)
Included Activities
- Visit to Great Mosque of Touba
- Sunset boat excursion through mangroves (if time permits)
Landmarks Great Mosque of Touba - Day 6
Toubacouta - Jufureh - Banjul
Toubacouta - Jufureh - Banjul- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* ( Ocean Bay)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Albreda historic trading post
- River cruise to James Island (Kunta Kinteh Island)
- Discovery of James Island ruins
- Ferry crossing to Banjul
Landmarks Albreda James Island - Day 7
Banjul
Banjul- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* ( Ocean Bay)
Included Activities
- Visit to National Museum
- Exploration of Albert Market
- Visit to Kachikally Crocodile Pool
- Batik factory visit and observation of tie-dye craftsmanship
Landmarks National Museum Albert Market Kachikally Crocodile Pool - Day 8
Banjul - Joal-Fadiouth - Saly
Banjul - Joal-Fadiouth - Saly- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Royal Saly)
Included Activities
- Visit to ancient baobab tree in Fadial Village
- Exploration of Joal-Fadiouth shell island
- Visit to market and cathedral
- Visit to sacred baobab tree
- Tour of interfaith cemetery
Landmarks Joal-Fadiouth - Day 9
Saly - Bandia Wildlife Reserve
Saly - Bandia Wildlife Reserve- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Royal Saly)
Included Activities
- Bandia Wildlife Reserve safari experience
- Wildlife viewing including giraffes, zebras, rhinos, antelopes, monkeys, and crocodiles
- Visit to traditional burial sites of Griots in ancient baobab trees
Landmarks Bandia Wildlife Reserve - Day 10
Saly - Departure
Saly - Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relaxation by pool
- Beach time
- Last-minute shopping
