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
Goree Island
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, Barry Williams
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Hotel Faidherbe or Similar
Day 3
Pink Lake
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, Barry WilliamsHarvesting salt at Pink Lake, Barry Williams
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.
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, a 21-stringed traditional instrument, www.ablayecissoko.com
Leave in the morning for Dakar. On arrival in Dakar, take a city tour visiting the National Art Gallery and the picturesque residential district of Medina.
Strolling down a street in Dakar, Barry Williams
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Hotel Faidherbe or Similar
Day 8
Depart
The morning is at your leisure before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.
