Senegal Tour (16 Days)
| Day 1 | Arrive Dakar, be met by guide and transfer to hotel (Meridien President) |
| Day 2 | Embark on a day cruise to Goree Island, 20 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean, to visit the slave museum and stand in the “Door of No |
| Return”. Have lunch on the island then return to Dakar (Meridien President) | |
| Day 3 | Drive to Lake Rose, stopping along the way to attend a traditional church service at the Keur Mousa monastery. Take an excursion to the island where salt is mined and the nearby Fulani village. Explore the sand dunes which are the finish line of the annual Paris-to-Dakar motor rally (Campement Hotel du Lac) |
| Day 4 | Journey north to Saint Louis along the Senegal River, enjoying the bird-watching in the Langue de Berbaries National Park, located on a sandy peninsula between the river and the ocean (La Maison Rose) |
| Day 5 | Visit the Djoudj National Park, a World Heritage Site for its importance as a wetland wintering habitat for over 400 species of migrating birds, many of which have crossed the Sahara. The most visible are pelicans and flamingos, less conspicuous are the aquatic warblers, having migrated from Europe. A wide range of other wildlife also inhabits the park. Later that evening, explore the old town in Saint Louis (La Maison Rose) |
| Day 6 | Depart for Touba, the holy city of the Mouride Brotherhood, and see the beautiful and immense mosque, over 250 feet high and visible for miles across the plain. Continue on to Kaolack and visit its colorful market (Relais Hotel) |
| Day 7 | Drive to Tambacounda with a stop to meet one of Senegal’s most prolific marabouts. A marabout is a religious leader and teacher, often a scholar of the Koran. Others may be wandering holy men who survive on alms, or leaders of religious communities. Still others keep alive pre-Islamic traditions, making amulets for good luck, presiding at various ceremonies, telling the future, and in some cases actively guiding the lives of followers. (Relais de Tamba) |
About Senegal
Senegal is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in Africa and yet remains relatively little known. A stable democracy, friendly people, bearable climate and an efficient communication system combine to make this perhaps the most accessible of African nations. 
The capital Dakar is a dynamic city with a breezy climate and a cosmopolitan mix of Afro-French characteristics. It is thought to be the oldest city in West Africa. The year 1443 marked the first contact with Europeans when Portuguese explorers reached the mouth of the Senegal River and later settled on Goree Island, which became a vital base for ships trading along the coast. It still maintains its impressive colonial capital, Saint Louis. Other highlights for the visitor are the beautiful beaches of Cassamance, the Bassari region with its waterfalls, the sacred Great Mosque in Touba, the wooden bridge village of Dioual Fadiouth, the Parc National Djoudj Bird Sanctuary, and the vast and vibrant market in Kaolack, one of the biggest and most interesting in all of Africa.
Senegal At A Glance
Total area: 75,750 sq. mi.
Population: 12.5 million
Capital: Dakar
Currency: CFA
Official language: French
Local languages: Wolof, Mandinka, Fula, Serere, Dioula
Religion: Muslim (94%), Christian (5%), indigenous (1%)
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| Day 8 | Take a safari into Niokolo-koba National Park on the border with Guinea, with the Gambia River flowing through it (Hotel Safari) |
| Day 9 | Travel to Kedougou, the land of the Bassari and Beddick peoples, with excursions to their villages of Iwal and Selimata (Hotel Relais de Kedougou) |
| Day 10 | Drive to Cassamance, the “Paradise of Senegal” with its perfect beaches and island resorts. Stay in Cap Skiiring (Hotel Hibiscus) |
| Day 11 | Day trip to the Ile de Carabane, covered in lush mangrove swamps, palm trees, and other tropical vegetation (Hotel Hibiscus) |
| Day 12 | Tour Diowal Fadiouth, with its ½ mile wooden bridge. This old Portuguese village has streets and buildings made of seashells (it's on a small islet that was built up on layers of accumulated shellfish). Visit the church and have a memorable lunch at a specialty seafood restaurant. Continue on to the Sine-Saloum Delta. This swampy area south of Dakar, where the Sine and Saloum rivers meet, is one of the prettiest parts of Senegal, with mangrove trees, lagoons, forests, dunes, and islands (night in hotel) |
| Day 13 | Drive to the coastal resort of Saly: 1,480 acres of trees, lawns, and exotic flowers surrounded by baobabs and fragrant eucalyptus. Enjoy a relaxing day at the beach (Hotel de l’Espadon) |
| Day 14 | Stay in Saly for more relaxation or for its other enticements: whether you windsurf, jet-ski, water-ski, snorkel, or scuba dive, the ocean is warm and clear and the air cooled by gentle sea breezes. You may also visit the local fishing village of Mbour (Hotel de l”Espadon) |
| Day 15 | Return to Dakar and take a tour of the city and its three diverse and lively markets: Kermel, Sandaga, and Simboudioune (Hotel Teranga) |
| Day 16 | Transfer to airport for departure flight |
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