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)

• Arrive in Dakar, Senegal
• Bus ride to Banjul, Gambia
• Check in Rooms
• Welcome & Introductions/ Safety Talk/ Money Exchange
• Brief Tour Around Surrounding Areas
• Dinner
• Culture Talk/ Reflection

• 9:00AM Breakfast
• Review Agenda for the Day
• Kutiro Drum/Song/Dance Workshop
• Lunch
• National Museum of Gambia/Albert Craft Market
• Welcome Dinner
• Culture Talk/Reflection

• 9:00AM Breakfast
• Bijilo Forest Park/Monkey Park
• Kachikally Crocodile Pool
• Lunch
• The Gambia River Cruise
• Dinner/Mandika Language Workshop
• Culture Talk/Reflection

• 9:00AM Breakfast
• Bougarabou Drum/Song/Dance Workshop
• Serekunda Marketplace
• Lunch
• Masquerade Festival
• Dinner
• Culture Talk/Reflection

• 9:00AM Breakfast
• 10:00AM - 1:00PM Kunta Kinteh Island
• Lunch
• Kora Balafon/Song/Dance Workshop
• Gambian Dinner/Cooking Workshop
• Culture Talk/Reflection

• 9:00AM Breakfast
• 10:30AM Marketplace
• Visit Arch 22
• Lunch
• Visit Reptile Farm
• Dinner/Dance Party Departure
• Culture Talk/Reflection

• 7:00AM Breakfast
• 8:00AM Depart to Senegal by Bus
• Visit Fathala Reserve $$
• Lunch

Aksilen

• Arrive in Dakar
• Check in rooms
• Exchange Money
• Welcome & Introductions/ Safety Talk
• Brief Tour Around Surrounding Areas
• Wolof Language Workshop
• Welcome Dinner
• Culture Talk/Reflection
• Relax for the evening

• 8:00AM Ndeke ~ Breakfast
• Sabar Drum/Song/Dance Workshop
• Visit Renaissance Monument
• Visit Ngore Plage
• Lunch
• Culture Talk/Reflection
• Dinner

• 8:00AM Breakfast
• Djembe Drum/Song/Dance Workshop
• Visit Achelum Marketplace
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Culture Talk/Reflection

• 8:00AM Ndeke ~ Breakfast
• Sabar Drum/Song/Dance Workshop
• Lunch
• Dinner New Year’s Eve Party

• 8:00AM Ndeke ~ Breakfast
• Visit Muse Civilisations Noires (Museum of Black Civilizations)
• Lunch
• Market Place Sandgar
• New Years Day Festivities
• Dinner
• Culture Talk/Reflection

• 8:00AM Ndeke ~ Breakfast
• Visit Pink Lake (Excursions Available $$)
• Lunch
• Private Photography Sessions
• Sénégalese Dinner/Cooking Workshop
• Culture Talk/Reflection

• 8:00AM Ndeke ~ Breakfast
• Visit Goree Island (Wear White)
• Final Shopping
• House Party Event
• Culture Talk/Reflection
• Farewell Ceremony & Dinner

• Ndeke ~ Breakfast
• Depart for USA ~ Nibi