Day 1 Dakar, Senegal
Arrive Dakar; meet assist and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at
Novotel Dakar or Similar
Day 2 Dakar
Today, go on a city tour of Metropolitan Dakar. Visit the colorful markets including Tilen Market, famous for a variety of medicinal herbs and traditional healers. Visit the National Art Gallery and the picturesque residential district of Medina.
Dakar Market,
Barry Williams
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at
Novotel Dakar or Similar
Day 3 Goree Island
After breakfast, go on a tour of Goree Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights will include a visit to the ethnographic museum, and a lecture by the curator on the history of the Island.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at
Novotel Dakar or Similar
Day 4 Dakar - Pink Lake - St-Louis
Depart to Pink Lake, a rare natural phenomena caused by a unique combination of microorganism and high concentration of salts which gives the lake its pink color. Interact with the women harvesting salt and visit the Fulani village where you will be welcomed by the chief and his wives. Continue to St-Louis.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at
La Residence or Similar
Day 5 St-Louis - Djoudj - St-Louis
Tour of St-Louis. Explore the narrow streets flanked by houses with carved wooden balconies and verandas. Later, visit the Djoudj National Bird Park, which is considered one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world. Situated on a major palearctic migratory route, this park is a paradise for bird enthusiasts. Some of the world's greatest concentrations of white pelicans and flamingos can be seen here: up to 10,000 of each species. Return to St-Louis for overnight.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at
La Residence or Similar
Day 6 St-Louis - Kaolack
Today, travel from St-Louis to Kaolack for overnight en route to Gambia.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at
Keur Saloum or Similar
Day 7 Kaolack - Banjul
After breakfast, depart to Banjul. Cross from Senegal to The Gambia while sitting in the bus for the 20 minutes cruise on the barge.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at
Atlantic Hotel or Similar
Day 8 Banjul - Juffureh - Banjul
Today, take a journey "up-river" to one of Gambia's most popular sites, the land of Alex Haley's Saga "Roots". Cruise up-river from Banjul Port and go back 200 years in time on arrival at the ancient Trading Station of Albreda which gained fame in the period of slavery as a result of its Flag Pole, which many believed would guarantee freedom to any slave who touched it after escaping from nearby James Island.
Observe the ruins of the Sao Domingo Church, reputed to be one of the oldest churches in West Africa, erected by the Portuguese during the 17th century. Then, take a fifteen minutes walk to the village of Juffureh where "Kunta Kinte" of Roots fame traced his ancestry. The original home of Alex Haley's great grandfather, which stands near to the mosque. It is still occupied by the Kinte family and may be visited during your stay here. Continue to the "Museum of Slavery" which gives a good insight into the history of slavery in the Gambia.
Board the boat for the short river cruise to James Island, steeped in slave trade history. Fortress ruins tell the tale of colonial rivalries, and the beads still buried deep in the sand conjure pictures of the hundreds of slaves shackled together awaiting transport to an unknown and uncertain future.
Early evening, board the boat back to Banjul accompanied by the friendly Dolphins who will generally make an appearance. Arrive in Banjul early evening.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at
Atlantic Hotel or Similar
Day 9 Banjul - Saloum Islands - Saly Beach
After breakfast, travel to Saly Beach with stops at the Saloum Islands where you may enjoy "canoe cruising" or just interact with the people whose traditional hospitality enables you to share their daily life of fishing, canoe excursions, and meals grilled over open fire. Continue to Saly Beach for overnight.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at
Bougainvilleas or Similar
Day 10 Saly Beach - Dakar
Choose one: (1) Relax at Saly Beach Resort or (2) Local village Tour. Return to Dakar for overnight
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at
Novotel Dakar or Similar
Day 11 Depart Dakar
Morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for departure flight.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Tour Info
TOUR INCLUDES
• Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
• Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
• Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
• Transportation in private vehicle
• Experienced tour guide
• Admission to listed sites and events
• Meals indicated by Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Round trip International/Domestic flights
• Cost of visa
• Meals not listed
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuity to driver and guide
Pricing
January - December
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If only one person travels, the price is $ 4590.00 |
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