Itinerary
- Day 1
Dakar
Upon arrival in Dakar, you'll be met and taken to your hotel. Your guide will give you an overview of what's coming up during your time in Senegal, covering the main activities and what to bring or know.
- Day 2
Dakar
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Dakar's key sites, including the presidential palace and main church along the seafront. You'll walk through Soumbedioune craft market and the Mosque de la Revelation, then check out different neighborhoods showing the city's economic contrasts. The afternoon includes Kermel and Sanfaga markets before climbing the Renaissance Monument (taller than the Statue of Liberty) for city views. The Museum of Black Civilization, Africa's largest, rounds out the day with four floors covering the continent's history. Dinner happens before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a special restaurant)
Included Activities
- City tour of Dakar including presidential palace and main church
- Visit to Soumbedioune craft market
- Visit to Mosque de la Revelation
- Exploration of Kermel market
- Exploration of Sanfaga market
- Visit to Renaissance Monument
- Visit to Museum of Black Civilization
Landmarks/POIs Renaissance Monument Museum of Black Civilization Soumbedioune Craft Market Mosque de la Revelation Kermel Market Sanfaga Market - Day 3
Gorée Island
After breakfast, the ferry ride to Goree Island takes about twenty minutes. This UNESCO site features pastel colonial buildings and the House of Slaves, where a curator explains the island's role in the slave trade and the Door of No Return. Following lunch, you'll wander the Town Square and Historical Museum, then explore quiet streets with colorful cottages. The evening involves traveling back to Dakar to see the city after dark before dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on Gorée Island), Dinner (Dinner to experience Dakar by Night)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to Gorée Island
- Visit to House of Slaves
- Viewing of the Door of No Return
- Guided tour of Gorée Island's history
- Exploration of Town Square
- Visit to Historical Museum
- Exploration of Gorée Island's colonial streets
Landmarks/POIs Gorée Island House of Slaves - Day 4
Dakar to Saint Louis
Heading north after breakfast toward Saint Louis, you first reach Pink Lake (Retba Lake), where microorganisms and salt create its unique coloring (though visibility depends on salt production levels). There you can interact with local women harvesting salt and visit their village. From there, Thiès shows off local crafts with discounted baskets, hats, and woven goods. Arrival in Saint Louis happens by late afternoon, and after checking in and having dinner, the Jazz Festival begins this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Thiès), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Pink Lake (Retba Lake)
- Interaction with salt harvesters
- Visit to local village
- Exploration of Thiès craft market
Optional Activities
- Jazz Festival this evening
Landmarks/POIs Pink Lake (Retba Lake) Thiès - Day 5
Saint Louis
After breakfast, a horse carriage takes you through Saint Louis's narrow streets and the Kingdom of the Signars, a 17th-century settlement founded by mixed-race women of African and European descent. The 18th-century governor's palace, an old fortress, is next. Then you head to Nguet Ndar, the fishermen's village between the river and ocean. Following lunch, crossing back over the bridge leads to the main open-air market. Dinner and the Jazz Festival continue into the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse carriage tour of Saint Louis's streets
- Visit to Kingdom of the Signars
- Visit to governor's palace
- Visit to Nguet Ndar fishermen's village
- Exploration of Saint Louis main open-air market
Optional Activities
- Jazz Festival this evening
Landmarks/POIs Kingdom of the Signars Governor's Palace Nguet Ndar Fishermen's Village - Day 6
Saint Louis
A morning boat trip through the Senegal River reaches the National Bird's Park of Langue de Barbarie, where mangroves, sand dunes, and swamps create excellent opportunities for birdwatching and photography. After returning to Saint Louis, the afternoon is free for relaxing. Dinner and the final Jazz Festival events wrap up the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat ride through Senegal River
- Visit to National Bird's Park of Langue de Barbarie
Optional Activities
- Jazz Festival this evening
Landmarks/POIs National Bird's Park of Langue de Barbarie - Day 7
Saint Louis to Touba to Saly Beach
Today you head to Touba, West Africa's only independent city run by the Mouride Brotherhood (its status is similar to Vatican City). Wearing appropriate clothing, you'll visit key facilities including one of Africa's largest mosques and learn about the founder of Mouridism. Later the drive continues to Saly Beach Resort, where a farewell dinner with folkloric ballet wraps up the formal activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with folkloric ballet)
Included Activities
- Visit to Touba main mosque
- Learning about Mouridism founder and history
Landmarks/POIs Touba Main Mosque - Day 8
Saly Beach
The day is open for your own plans and relaxation. When it's time, you'll be driven to the airport for your flight, though extending your stay is also possible if you'd like.
Optional Activities
- Individual leisure activities at Saly Beach
