After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, our first stop is to visit the West African Research Center (WARC). This center is highly specialized on researching and sharing between continental Africans and African Americans -  their common ground and common heritage.

After a fulling visit at WARC, we'll pass by some of Dakar's other sites  ( The President's Palace, The Parliament House, The Cathedral of Dakar, The Great Mosque) on our way to visit the Monument of African Renaissance .

We end the day with a visit to Cheikh Anta Diop University to meet students and Professors for an exchange on the educational system of Senegal.

Lunch is included   

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Moderate

Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.

NOTE: The stairs for the Monument of African Renaissance can be tedious and challenging for those with mobility issues.

We start the day at the infamous Sandaga Market in Dakar.  We can spend all day in the market literally and still want more so this is just our first taste. After the Market, we'll visit The Museum of Black Civilisations, exploring world history through an African perspective. After the Museum, we'll take the ferry to spend the remainder of the afternoon on Goree Island.

Start your visit at La Maison D'Esclave (the Slave House) and its “Door of No Return”.

Visit Saint Charles Church ( one of the first roman catholic churches on the West African Coast)

Have a moment of meditation at the Auction Block

Visit the Fort with the Memorial to the Martyrs

Visit the historic Museum

Meet representatives of the Mayor of Goree at the city hall

On Goree, we will have our traditional renaming ceremony and African Ancestry Reveal for those participating who have not received their results prior.

After Goree, we'll return to Dakar via the Ferry and go back to the Hotel.

Lunch is included.

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful. Do not wear black or red on this day.

Tour Activity Level:  Moderate

Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest on the coach and between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.

Appropriate for most travelers beginning with those who are moderately fit, lead semi-active lives, are comfortable participating in long days of activities and expect some physical exertion.

Today we visit Yoff, a Lebou village (Lebou is the ethnic group, fishermen by tradition, first inhabitants and founders of Dakar).

In Yoff the Lebou traditions and culture values are kept alive and ritual ceremonies are regularly performed to celebrate the ancestors and pay a tribute to their memory. In Yoff, you will attend a “Ndëp” ceremony. Ndëp is a purifying and curing ritual to keep away the bad spirits, the negative influences and set a purified  environment around the person.

After Yoff we will depart for Lake Reba also know as Pink Lake where you will get to see snd experience how the salt miners remove salt from the lake.

After Lunch, get prepared for the 4x4 ATV ride on the sand dunes. Enjoy the drive on the sand dunes and arrive at the Fulani village south of the lake.

Fulanis are traditionally Sheppards and cattle breeders. They used to move throughout the regions, without considering the geographical borders and considered citizens of everywhere. You will be welcomed by the chief and people of the village in a traditional welcoming ceremony.

At Dinner, Traditional Fulani music and dances will accompany the dinner

Dinner is included.

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen.  A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Active

To fully take advantage of all this tour has to offer, guests need to be able to walk longer distances, climb several flights of stairs and navigate steps and uneven terrain walking for extended periods of time over more difficult terrain.

Appropriate for travelers who are physically fit, expect a vigorous pace and enjoy participating in two to three hours of physical activity per day.

Pack up our bags and check out.  We'll leave our bags in Dakar and take an overnight bag to Saint-Louis.

Today we travel North to Saint-Louis and start the morning with a tour on the Senegal river. 

We will admire the beautiful panorama of the “Langue de Barbarie” stretch of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Senegal river, admire the beauty of the panorama and the birds sanctuaries. Enjoy this moment of relaxation and nature. Take it all in!

In the afternoon discover the city of Saint–Louis, former capital of Senegal and all French West African colonies. Discover the streets full of history, the colonial houses with their wooden balconies or forged iron balconies.  Visit the fishermen district of Guet Ndar. Visit homes and get up close and personal with the people of St. Louis.

After our day, we check in to our hotel.

Lunch is included.

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Moderate to Active

Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.

Appropriate for most travelers beginning with those who are moderately fit, lead semi-active lives, are comfortable participating in long days of activities and expect some physical exertion.

On our way back to Dakar, we stop  and visit Thies and Méckhé.

The town of Thies was made famous by its art tapestry manufacturing. The exhibition hall holds art tapestries that are displayed after months or years of work and reproduced paintings that have been selected after a nationwide competition between major artists of the country. We'll also visit the market rich of medicinal herbs, spices and local fabrics.

After lunch, we proceed to Méckhé. This village specializes in leather handicrafts and pure cotton clothing and linens. We will meet the women in the cooperative and have an opportunity to purchase their wares. 

After our experience in Méckhé, we return to Dakar.

Lunch is included.

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen.

Tour Activity Level:  Moderate to Active

Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.

Appropriate for most travelers beginning with those who are moderately fit, lead semi-active lives, are comfortable participating in long days of activities and expect some physical exertion.

Today is a light day.  You have the option to spend the day at the Beach in Saly or take some time to to spend the day learning the ins and outs at the local markets, mastering your negotiating techniques.

Meals are on your own today.

After breakfast, we check out and make our way to the Fathala Wildlife Reserve to walk with the lions.  You heard it right, walk with the lions. That's all we have to say but we promise you'll make it out.

After walking with the lions, we head to the holy city of Kaolack, Medina Baye where we will check into our hotel for the evening.

After breakfast, today we learn how to prepare a traditional Senegalese dish. After learning and helping to prepare the food, we serve the community as part of the community serve project.

In the afternoon, we take the day to rest, reflect and rejuvenate on your final night.

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Moderate

Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.

Farewell!

This is your final day in Senegal.

After a relaxed breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and have an opportunity to do some last-minute shopping before your farewell lunch and transit to the airport.

Let us know if you want to change your ticket and stay longer.

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For those that have chosen the additional 4 day extension, you will see a glimpse of the itinerary in the 4 day add on section.