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 Sénégal and Mali in 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 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
Senegal, a country with beautiful scenery and mass cultural preservations. It is situated on the coast of West Africa. Vibrant and welcoming Senegal is where rich traditions and natural beauty combine to great effect.
Grande Mosque
Renaissance Monument ($$)
Musee Civilisations Noires (Museum of Black Civilization $$)
Achellum Marketplace
Sandagar Marketplace
Pink Lake (Excursions Available $$)
Goree Island ($$)
Mali is West Africa's beating heart. A country as rich in history as it is blessed with jaw dropping landscapes and diverse cultures. A country steeped in legend, music and incredible natural beauty, Mali is one of the most rewarding destinations in West Africa.
Artisana Marketplace
Niger River Cruise Excursion ($$)
Dembafoli
Sandia
Donso Hunter Performance
Kirina Excursion ($$)
National Museum of Mali
National Ballet
Sabar, Balafon, Kora, Djembe, Djeli Dunun Classes, Song Classes, Cooking Classes
Language Experiences (Wolof, Mandika, Bambara)
Mandatory attendance of important travel and cultural orientation sessions ensures all participants are well-prepared and respectful of the destinations they visit.
Comfortable Ground Bus Transport
Shared Accommodations. Single Accommodations offered for an additional fee. Inquire within
Drum, Dance, Song, Language, Cooking
Tourist Fee
Fresh and Nourishing Meals. Drinks Not Included. Vegan Options Available
Specific Mentioned Points of Interest Only: Pink Lake, Museé Civilisations Noires, and National Ballet of Mali
Tips are included for both countries
There is a VISA requirement for Mali. Please make sure you submit all application materials in advance.
We will have lunch while out. You are responsible for your speciality ordered lunch meals and all drinks.
Yellow Fever is a required vaccination. You must have proof via yellow immunization card.
Be prepared to tip the voyage hosts, drivers, instructors and artist/performers for any additional services and or 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, etc.
Aksilen
Arrive in Dakar
Check in rooms
Exchange Money
Welcome & Introductions/Safety Talk
Brief Tour Around Surrounding Areas
Welcome Dinner
Culture Talk/Reflection
Relax for the evening
9:00AM Breakfast
Sabar Drum/Song/Dance Workshop
Lunch
Visit Renaissance Monument
Visit Ngore Plage
Dinner
New Year's Eve Party
Culture Talk/Reflection
9:00AM Breakfast
Sabar Drum/Dance/Song Workshop
Lunch
Toucoulour Drum/Dance/Song Workshop
Dinner
Culture Talk/Reflection
Night-Life (optional)
9:00AM Breakfast
Sabar Drum/Song/Dance Workshop
Lunch
Achelum Marketplace
Dinner
Culture talk/reflections
Night-life (optional)
9:00AM Breakfast
Depart for Pink Lake (Excursions Available $$)
Sabar class at Pink Lake Dance/Drum/Song Workshop
Lunch at Pink Lake
Sénégalese Dinner/Cooking Workshop
Culture Talk/Reflection
Night-Life (optional)
9:00AM Breakfast
Sabar Drum/Dance/Song Workshop
Lunch
Balanta Drum/Dance/Song Workshop
Visit Muse Civilisation Noir
Dinner
Cultural Talk/Reflections
Night-life (optional)
9:00AM Breakfast
Visit Goree Island (Wear White)
Final Shopping Day
Currency Exchange
Farewell Ceremony & Dinner
Culture Talk/Reflection/Departure meeting for Mali
9:00AM Breakfast (TBA)
Depart for airport for travel
Arrive in Mali the same day
Check in Hotel/Rest
Exchange Money
Welcome Dinner
9:00AM Breakfast
Djeli Dunun Drum/ Dance/Song Class
Lunch
Djembe Drum/Dance/Song Class
Dinner
Culture Talk/Reflection
Night-Life (optional)
9:00 Breakfast
Djembe Drum/Dance/Song class
Lunch
Artisana Marketplace
Dinner
Culture Talk/Reflection
Night-Life (optional)
9:00 Breakfast
Djembe Dance/Drum/Song class
Lunch
Djembe Dance/Drum/Song Class
Dinner
Culture Talk/Reflection
Night-Life (optional)
9:00 Breakfast
Depart for Kirina, Mali Village(3hours)
Lunch
Donso/Djembefola/Calabash Women/Griot Performance
History Talk
Djembe Drum/Dance/Song Workshop
Depart for Bamako
Dinner
Culture Talk/Reflection
Night-Life (optional)
9:00AM Breakfast
Bungalaa Dance/Drum/Song Class
Lunch
National Museum of Mali
Dinner
Final Cultural Arts Performance in collaboration with Kono Gnaga
Culture talk/Reflection
Night-life (optional)
9:00AM Breakfast
Djembe Dance/Drum/Song Class
Lunch
Niger River Cruise and Tour
Last Minute Shopping
Dinner
Culture talk/Reflection
