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Senegal & Gambia - 7 Nights 8 Days
Dakar, Saint-Louis, Goree Island
7N/8D
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Package Overview
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive Dakar Blaise Diagne airport, taxi city center, settle hotel Plateau downtown or Almadies upscale beach, afternoon Sandaga Market textiles fabrics colorful haggling practice prices inflated tourists locals friendly, walk Independence Square cathedral, evening Corniche oceanfront walk sunset Atlantic waves crashing cliffs restaurants seafood fresh|
Day 2:
Dakar full day (morning Gor├®e Island ferry 20min offshore, UNESCO slavery memorial House of Slaves Door of No Return emotional sobering millions enslaved passage Americas Middle Passage dark history colonial pink buildings contrast walk island car-free peaceful, return midday, afternoon IFAN Museum African art masks diverse cultures fascinating, African Renaissance Monument visit controversial 49m tallest statue views panoramic climb elevator observation deck expensive entrance debated Senegalese opinions mixed), evening Ngor Island surf village ferry 5min beach restaurants|
Day 3:
Day trip Pink Lake Lac Rose (1 hour northeast), extreme salinity floats dead sea style swimmers, salt harvesters extraction economy local Gandiaye workers, pink hue bacteria seasonal varies disappointment possible not always vivid, quad biking dunes surrounding adventure, lunch Fulani herder pastoral culture interaction possible nomadic, return Dakar evening|
Day 4:
Drive or fly Gambia Banjul small capital (6 hours overland crossing Senegal south Casamance or fly 1 hour), afternoon arrive settle beach resort Senegambia Kololi strip affordable hotels, evening beach walk sunset birdlife incredible shore waders|
Day 5:
Gambia River excursion full day (boat cruise wildlife baboons hippos rare crocodiles possible, Kunta Kinteh Island James Island UNESCO slave fort ruins Roots Alex Haley ancestry Gambian Kunta Kinte family history emotional African diaspora connection visit meaningful, fishing villages Senegalese Gambian river communities), return evening|
Day 6:
Kachikally Crocodile Pool Bakau sacred site fertility blessings tradition women seeking children visit touch reptiles gentle docile revered protected, Abuko Nature Reserve bird watching 500+ species migrants colorful sunbirds kingfishers monkeys monitor lizards forest trails guided educational, afternoon Albert Market Banjul colorful fabrics batik shopping crafts woodcarvings, evening drumming dance lesson sabar rhythms Senegalese griots traditional musicians storytellers mbalax music energetic|
Day 7:
Morning beach leisure Bijilo Forest Park monkeys colobus red western rare, afternoon optional Saint-Louis former capital colonial UNESCO architecture colorful jazz festival if October timing lucky or return Dakar overland, evening farewell Thieboudienne national fish rice dinner traditional|
Day 8:
Morning leisure attaya tea ceremony hospitality ritual three rounds sweet strong social bonding if homestay cultural exchange, departure Banjul airport or return Dakar end West African rhythm teranga hospitality welcoming warm Senegalese Gambian cultures friendly emerging tourism off-beaten authentic
What's Included
- Hotels with breakfast, Dakar city tour and African Renaissance Monument, Goree Island ferry, Saint-Louis colonial town, Optional Gambia extension, Guides
What's Not Included
- Flights, Senegal visa, Meals, Gambia extension, Shopping, Tips, Travel insurance
Important Information
- Group Size: Maximum 15 persons per group
- Meal Plan: As per itinerary
- Transportation: Private AC Vehicle
- Guide Language: English, Hindi (other languages on request)
- Documents Required: Valid ID proof (Aadhar/Passport), Photographs
- Travel Insurance: Highly recommended (not included)
Note: Package details, prices, and inclusions are subject to change based on availability and season. Please confirm all details at the time of booking.
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