Senegal - Gateway To Africa
| Duration | Tour Type | Group Size |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Days | Private Tour | 2+ Travelers |
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - DAKAR - Transfer to your hotel. Rest of day to recover from your transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - DAKAR - After breakfast you’ll visit the Place de Independence, the President’s Palace, the Grande Mosque, with stops at the colorful Kermel market, the Soumbedioune arts and crafts market and the Ifan Museum. Lunch in a local restaurant serving Senegalese fare.
Day 3 - GOREE - After breakfast take a ferryboat to Goree Island. A powerful memorial to the resilience of enslaved Africans. A former enslaved holding fort, Goree played an important role in the history of the Americas. You wander the streets, visit the historic House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves), and inspect the auction block and dungeons as our guide relates the history of the Island. Lunch at a seaside restaurant
Day 4 - DAKAR - Explore the night life of Dakar
Day 5 - PINK LAKE CAYAR - After breakfast, drive on a scenic route from Dakar to the mysterious Pink Lake; an incredible rose-colored body of water surrounded by sands and dunes. Stop for lunch and head for Cayar, a fishing village along the Atlantic coastline. Observe the fishermen bring in their afternoon haul in their painted pirogues. Donkey drawn buggies are the form of transportation in this quaint fishing village. Overnight Cayar
Day 6 - SALOUM ISLANDS - After breakfast, departure for Saloum Island. Enjoy a cruise In a dugout canoe Lunch. Late afternoon return to Dakar
Day 7 - At leisure to explore on your own.
Day 8 - Departure or extend your stay.
DESTINATION INFORMATION
- Incentive Tours: Saly Beach Resort, Winter Months Soccer Camps – 7 days
- Official Embassy Portal: EMBASSY OF SENEGAL
- Travel Documentation: Visa requirements vary by citizenship. Travelers are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary entry permits.
- Passport Safety: Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date with two blank visa pages.
- Expert Advice: We recommend starting your visa application process at least 60 days prior to departure.