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Tour Of Senegal & The Gambia (9days)
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Visit colorful markets famous for a variety of medicinal herbs and traditional
healers. Explore the picturesque residential district of Medina. See Pink Lake,
the site of a rare natural phenomena which gives the lake its pink color. Be
welcomed by the Chief and his wives in a Fulani village. Enjoy “canoe
cruising," at Saloum Islands or just interact with locals whose hospitality
allows you to share in their daily life of fishing, canoe excursions, and meals
cooked over an open fire.
Day 1 (Wednesday) DEPART NEW YORK
Depart the U.S. for your overnight flight to Dakar.
Day 2 (Thursday) ARRIVE DAKAR
Upon arrival at Dakar airport, you will be met, assisted and transferred to
your hotel. Rest, relax and refresh. Afternoon city tour. Welcome dinner.
Overnight at Novotel Hotel.
Meal(s) Included: Dinner
Overnight at Novotel Dakar Or Similar
Day 3 (Friday) DAKAR/GOREE ISLAND
This morning visit the World Heritage Site of Goree Island including "The Door
of No Return". Tour includes a lecture by the curator on the history of Goree.
This afternoon complete the city tour of Dakar. Visit the colorful markets
including Tilen Market, famous for a variety of medicinal herbs and traditional
healers. Visit the picturesque residential district of Medina. Overnight at
Novotel Hotel.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Novotel Dakar Or Similar
Day 4 (Saturday) DAKAR/PINK LAKE/KAOLACK
Depart to Pink Lake, a rare natural phenomena caused by a unique combination of
microorganism and high concentration of salts which gives the lake its pink
color. Interact with the women harvesting salt; visit the Fulani village where
you will be welcomed by the Chief and his wives. Continue to Kaolack which is
on the way to The Gambia.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Keur Saloum Or Similar
Day 5 (Sunday) KAOLACK/JUFFURE/BANJUL
After breakfast depart to Banjul. En route visit Juffure, the ancestral village
of the late author of Roots, Alex Haley. Visit with the descendants of Kunta
Kinte. Continue to Banjul for dinner and overnight
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Corinthia Atlantic Hotel Or Similar
Day 6 (Monday) BANJUL CITY TOUR
After breakfast, tour the city of Banjul. Visits include the market, the Batik
factory and other points of interest.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Corinthia Atlantic Hotel Or Similar
Day 7 (Tuesday) BANJUL/SALOUM ISLANDS/DAKAR
After breakfast, return to Dakar with stops at the Saloum Islands where you may
enjoy “canoe cruising" or just interact with a people whose traditional
hospitality enables you to share their daily life of fishing, canoe excursions,
meals of grilled over open fire. Continue to Dakar for overnight.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Novotel Dakar Or Similar
Day 8 (Wednesday) DAKAR
Today shop for crafts, carvings and other great bargains. This evening enjoy a
farewell dinner with entertainment.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Novotel Dakar Or Similar
Day 9 (Thursday) DEPATURE/ARRIVE IN THE U.S.
Early morning departure on non-stop flight to New York. Arrive in New York
early morning.
Departure dates and prices are guaranteed for a minimum of 6 travelers for this
tour.
* Single Supplement is the additional price paid for single occupancy of a
room.
Tour Price Includes:
Economy class airfare to Dakar, Meeting and assistance upon arrival and
departure, Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, Accommodation in the properties
listed, Round trip transportation between Dakar & Banjul, Experienced
English-speaking guides, Admission to all listed sites, Luggage Handling, Meals
indicated by B, L, D
Tour Price Does Not Include:
Travel insurance, Gambian visa, gratuity to drivers and guides, meals not
listed
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