Overview
Chic Nomad: Senegal
Luxika Africa
Duration: 9 days
Chic Nomad: Senegal
Dakar, Senegal
Duration: 9 days
Luxika Africa
$3,600
Deposit: $200
About your trip
This isn’t a tour. It’s for travelers who care about where they go and how it feels when they get there. Over 9 days and 8 nights, you’ll experience Senegal in a way that’s both intimate and expansive. From the energy of Dakar to the heavy heritage of Goree Island, nothing is rushed, nothing is random. Expect thoughtful touches, warm hospitality, and moments that feel both cinematic and grounded. It’s the kind of trip that looks good but feels even better.
What's included
Afro chic lodging
Authentic-chic stays (solo rooms by default unless you're coming with a friend and want to share for a discount)
Meals
Daily breakfasts + select group meals — or go all in with a full meal plan (your choice)
Activities and excursion
Climb Africa’s tallest statue, float on a pink lake, ride camels through the dunes, eat barefoot, and stand where history still echoes. This is Senegal, layered and alive.
Travel + visa assistance
Your dedicated trip coordinator will provide support with the visa process, if required as well as other relevant matters
All Transfers
Unlimited bottled water
What's not included
Insurance
Travel insurance will be required before departure.
Tips and extras
Flight to Senegal
Visa fees (if needed)
Day 1
Arrival in Dakar
Arrive in Dakar. A guide will greet you with your name at the airport.
Day 2
Tour of Dakar: African Renaissance Monument, Pink Lake
Tour of Dakar - explore the capital main touristic attractions : African Renaissance Monument, Mosque of Dakar, Black Civilization Museum and depart to the Lac Rose, a curious natural phenomenon with its 360 grams of salt per liter of water. Free time to enjoy a bathing experience in the lake.
Day 3
Thies and Lompoul Desert
Stop in Thies and its market on the way to Lompoul Desert. Admire the sunset in the desert and continue to the historic city of Saint Louis.
Day 4
Tour of city of Saint Louis - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Morning tour of the island of Saint Louis, former capital of Senegal, with the possibility of witnessing the arrival of fishermen from Guet Ndar.
Day 5
Ferlo and Great Mosque of Touba
Visit to Ferlo and one on one experience with local family from the village. Stop at the holy city of Touba to visit the Great Mosque and continue to Saly.
Day 6
Explore the Sine Saloum Deta
Stop in Joal Fadiouth then enjoy a pirogue tour of the Saloum river from Simal to Palmarin. Witness birds and sea life and enjoy lunch in the river-literally, les pieds-dans-l'eau (feet in the water).
Day 7
Enjoy Saly
Relax and enjoy Saly and its cool vibe.
Day 8
Amazing experience with Lions and Goree Island
Walk and/or ride with real Lions, the kings of the Jungle on this once in a lifetime experience. Then return to Dakar and depart to Goree Island by ferry boat (20 minutes). Visit of the island with flowered houses, colonial architecture, and the Sanctuary of Slavery: the House of Slaves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also visit the church and the historical museum of Senegal. Free time to enjoy a pleasant swim in a peaceful environment.
Day 9
Dakar
Enjoy your last day in Dakar. Shop for souvenirs, relax by the beach and leave to the airport.
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1. Dakar, Senegal
Dakar, SenegalAbout your organizer
Luxika Africa aims to showcase off-the-beaten-path destinations in Africa, in authentic luxury and style. There's so much more to the continent than the well-known destinations tourists usually stick to. Africa is a gem and contrary to the popular belief heavily advertised by the mass media, the continent is not only poverty, war and misery. Allow us to take you to a journey that'll change your life and your perception of the motherland forever.
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