Close your eyes… envision your feet touching the soil of where life began.
Now take a deep breath... imagine being fully immersed in the language, food, culture, folklore, music, art and dance of Africa. Awaken your senses to the endless possibilities of an extraordinary place filled with mysticism coupled with a rich and dynamic history.
Exhale… indulge yourself with sensational cultural workshops and experiences unlike any other. Wake up every morning to the sights and sounds of Africa and prepare for a guaranteed adventure of a lifetime.
It’s time to open your eyes.
Join us on a two-week voyage to Gambia and Sénégal, West Africa. Explore some of the most powerful and historical sites in both Countries while tasting authentic traditional dishes and taking part in daily folkloric practices of drumming and dance by legendary artists and entertainers.
Visit the exciting market places in Serekunda and Achellum and shop for one of a kind items. Then, enjoy the relaxing atmosphere at one of the many forest parks, beaches, and/or the buzzing nightlife.
You will dwell in a comfortable, shared, traditional housing, fully immersed with the locals having all amenities. Inquire within for individual room.
Fekk Ci Ñu! ~ "Join us" in the Wolof Language
SIGHTSEEING
National Museum of Gambia
Bijolo Forest Park
Kachikally Crocodile Pool
The Gambia River Cruise
Serekunda Market Place
Masquerade Festival
Kunta Kinteh Island
Renaissance Monument
Muse Civilisations Noires (Museum of Black Civilization)
Marketplace in Gambia & Senegal
Goree Island
Fathala Wildlife Reserve (Excursions Available $$)
Pink Lake (Excursions Available $$)
Workshops
Kutiro, Bougarabou, Sabar, Balafon, Kora, Djembe Classes
Language Classes (Wolof & Mandika)
Air Conditioned Transport
Shared Accommodations. Single Accommodations offered for an additional fee. Inquire within
Drum, Dance, Song, Language, Cooking
Fresh and Nourishing Meals. Drinks Not Included. Vegan Options Available
Specifically Mentioned Points of Interest
Be prepared to tip the voyage hosts, drivers, instructors and artist/performers during festival events
There is an abundance of excursions that you may want to explore in your spare time: horse back riding, camel riding, RTV, Jet Skiing, lion walk, etc.
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