Day 1

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 – ARRIVE IN DAKAR, SENEGAL

International flight arrives in Dakar, where you are assisted and transferred to your hotel.

 

Meal(s) Included: No

Overnight at Hotel Faidherbe or Similar

Day 2

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – DAKAR – GOREE ISLAND – DAKAR

In the morning, explore Metropolitan Dakar. Bargain at 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. In the afternoon, go back in time at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Goree Island which houses “The Door of No Return”. Visit the ethnographic museum and hear a lecture by the curator on the history of Goree Island. Later, return to Dakar.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Door of No Return, Goree Island

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Hotel Faidherbe or Similar

 

Day 3

Thursday, May 24, 2012 – DAKAR – PINK LAKE – ST-LOUIS

En route to St-Louis tour the natural phenomenon Pink Lake and observe workers harvesting salt. Visit the neighboring Fulani village where you will receive a royal welcome by the village king. Continue to St. Louis, which is approximately 165 miles from Dakar. Enjoy, the opening night at the Jazz Festival.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harvesting salt at Pink Lake

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at The Residence or Similar

 

Day 4

Friday, May 25, 2012 – ST-LOUIS

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. There are up to 10,000 of each species. Later, in the evening watch world renowned jazz performers such as Randy Weston at the festival.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at La Residence or Similar

Day 5

Saturday, May 26, 2012 – ST-LOUIS

St-Louis is Senegal's former French colonial capital. Stroll down the narrow streets flanked by houses with carved wooden balconies and verandas, which are reminders of the colonial French occupation. In the evening, attend jazz performances including Senegal’s Ablaye Cissoko, the remarkable kora player and vocalist.

Ablaye Cissoko along with his kora

 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at La Residence or Similar

Day 6

Sunday, May 27, 2012 – ST-LOUIS

In the morning, continue touring this charming city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, watch closing performances at the jazz festival.

 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at La Residence or Similar

 

Day 7

Monday, May 28, 2012 – ST-LOUIS – TOUBA-TOUBACOUTA

After breakfast, depart for Toubacouta. Stop in Touba and visit the Holy City of Touba including the Grand Mosque, the library and the Mouride Community.

 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

 

 

Overnight at Hotel Faidherbe or Similar

 

Day 8

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 – TOUBACOUTA- BANDIA-DAKAR-DEPART

Return to Dakar stopping at Saloum Islands and visit the traditional village of Marlodj. See the old Colonial Cathedral, the busy market and the sacred Baobab tree. After lunch on the Island, continue to Dakar stopping at Bandia Game Reserve for Safari.  Arrive in Dakar and continue to the airport in time for your onward flight

 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Numbers    of travelers	Price per person in US $
	Price per person, 2 per room	Single Supplement*
6	$ 1690	$ 340
10	$ 1635	$ 340

 

 

 

 

 

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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

• Cost of visa
• Meals not listed
• Travel Insurance
• Jazz Festival Admission fees
• Gratuity to driver and guide

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