Senegal highlights 8 Days 7 Nights (comfort)

This 8- day tour features an excursion to Goree Island, Pink Lake and Dakar. The trip also includes attending the annual Saint Louis international Jazz Festival, in the north of Senegal which was formerly the capital of French West Africa

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Dakar

Pass By: Dakar Railway Station, Dakar-Plateau, Dakar Senegal
Arrive in Dakar and settle at the Yass Hotel Dakar booked for you on bed and breakfast.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnights at Yass Hotel Dakar, a 3-star hotel

Day 2: DAKAR AND GOREE ISLAND

Stop At: Island of Goree, Dakar Senegal
After breakfast today you will visit Dakar. Shop around the Tilen market, famous for a variety of medicinal herbs and traditional healers. Continue at the National Art Gallery and picturesque residential district of Medina. Noontime visits the UNESCO- world heritage site of Goree Island which houses “The Door of No Return”. Take a trip to the ethnographic museum and have a lecture by the curator on the history of Goree Island
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Night at Yass Hotel Dakar, a 3-star hotel

Day 3: DAKAR – PINK LAKE – ST LOUIS

Stop At: Saint-Louis, Saint-Louis, Saint-Louis Region
Wake up for a drive to St Louis via the natural phenomenon Pink Lake. Watch to the workers harvesting salt with a visit to the Fulani village where the village king will warmly welcome you. Afterward, leave for St Louis which is approximately 165 miles off Dakar. Have fun at the opening night at the Jazz Festival.
Duration: 8 hours

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Accommodation included: overnight in Cap St Louis, a 2- star hotel

Day 4: ST LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVAL

Stop At: Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, North of St. Louis, Saint-Louis Senegal
Tour Djoudj National Park, one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world. The park is a paradise for bird enthusiasts and is located at the major migratory route. You will see world greatest concentrated white pelicans and flamingo which mark up 10,000 each species. In the evening watch world-renowned Jazz performers at the festival
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Cap St Louis Hotel, a 3-star hotel

Day 5: ST LOUIS AND VICINITY

Stop At: Office de Tourisme Syndicat d'Initiative de Saint-Louis et de sa Region, Rue Emile Coliche, Saint-Louis 46000 Senegal
The city of St Louis is a Senegal former French colonial capital. Walk down the narrow street flanked by houses with carved balconies and verandas which is a good reminder of the occupation of the French colonists. In the evening attend the Jazz festival with performers of Senegal Kora players and vocalists
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight Cap St Louis Hotel, a 3- star hotel


Day 6: ST LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVAL

Stop At: Saint-Louis, Saint-Louis, Saint-Louis Region
Continue touring the charming UNESCO world heritage site and afterwards watch the closing performers of Jazz Festival
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight Cap St Louis Hotel, a 3- star hotel

Day 7: ST LOUIS – TOUBA – DAKAR

Stop At: Great Mosque, Touba Senegal
After breakfast at the hotel, back to Dakar with a stop in Touba for a visit at the holy city including the Grand Mosque, Library, and the Mouride Community
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Yass Hotel, a 3-star hotel

Day 8: DAKAR – DEPART

Pass By: Dakar Farmers Market, Route de l'Aeroport NGOR Marina Bay, Dakar Senegal
Day at leisure before you transfer to the airport for your onward flight

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 08:30 AM
Duração: 8 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
we pick up from any hotel in Dakar, Senegal

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Accommodation which is shared but if the person wish not to share he/she will add $540
• Experienced tour/safari guide
• Transportation in private vehicle
• 7x Breakfast
• 6x Dinner
• Accommodation included: 7 nights
• Entry/Admission - Island of Goree
• Entry/Admission - Office de Tourisme Syndicat d'Initiative de Saint-Louis et de sa Region
• Entry/Admission - Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
• Entry/Admission - Great Mosque

Não Incluído

• Travel insurance
• Gratuity to drivers and guides
• Jazz Festival Admission fees
• Cost of a Visa
• Transfers to the airport
• Meals not listed.

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