Overview
The Essentials of SENEGAL
Luxika Africa
Duration: 9 days
The Essentials of SENEGAL
Dakar, Senegal
Duration: 9 days
Luxika Africa
$2,800
Deposit: $200
About your trip
This 9-day trip is all about exploring the must-sees of Senegal including its pleasant towns or cities steeped in history such as Saint-Louis, Dakar or Touba or its spectacular natural and fauna sites such as Lac Rose and Djoudj. Enjoy a canoe trip in the Sine Saloum region, and relax on the Petite Côte. Let us take care of making your exotic experience unforgettable.
What's included
Authentic Chic Lodging
Stay in the best combination of chic and authentic hotels and lodges in country.
Meals
Enjoy the best local food experiences with our all-meals included offer. Your tasty breakfasts, lunches and dinners are all on us for the duration of your stay. We do have a meal-free plan as well.
All Transfers
Activities and excursion
All mentioned activities in the itinerary as well as visits and entry to the sites/museums.
Flight from NYC
From major NYC airports only. Select the add-on option at checkout if interested
Assistance with visa
Our trusted partner will provide support with the visa process, if required.
What's not included
Insurance
Participants are advised to purchase their own insurance
Tips and other
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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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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