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“If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa.”
– John Hemingway
Day 1 – {L/D}
ARRIVAL IN DAKAR/ORIENTATION/DAKAR CITY TOUR
Departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, to Blaise Diagne International Airport in Dakar, Senegal. Upon arrival, we will be transported to our 4-star hotel. After lunch and some rest, we will tour Dakar, the capital city of Senegal, and visit historical and cultural sites, including the Independence Square (Place de l’Indépendance), the Presidential Palace, the African Renaissance Monument (Monument de la Renaissance Africaine), a 49-meter tall bronze statue, the handicraft village of Marché Soumbédioune. Afternoon visit will be of Goree Island, which was once a departure point for millions of enslaved Africans. We will visit the house where slaves were jailed before departure and have lunch by the sea on the island. Back in Dakar for overnight.
Day 2 – {B/D}
TOUBAKOUTA VIA PINK LAKE
AM: We will take an excursion to the mysterious Pink Lake. Experience floating in the lake, then enjoy a breathtaking adventurous ride over sand dunes in a 4×4. Visit a Fulani village and experience the everyday life of the people. Savor a typical Senegalese lunch with entertainment. Travel to the beautiful city of Toubakouta. Overnight at Keur Salom Resort.
Day 3 – {B/D}
SALOUM ISLAND TOUR
After breakfast, visit Sine-Saloum, a marsh area covered with mangroves and traversed by the inextricable network of canals and lakes formed by the delta of two small coastal rivers Sine and Saloum. In the evening, board a motorized boat (pirogue) to discover a reposer of birds. Visit the village of Sippo and meet with the queen of Sippo. Overnight at Keur Saloum Hotel.
Day 4 – {B/D}
TRAVEL TO THE GAMBIA
Early departure to cross the border of The Gambia. Arrive and check in at the Ocean Bay Beach Hotel.
Day 5 – {B/D}
BANJUL CITY TOUR
Enjoy a full-day tour of Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, including visits to Mama Tie Dye Factory and a Crocodile pool. Enjoy rest and relax at the hotel for the remainder of the day—dinner and overnight.
Day 6 – {B/D}
THE GAMBIA TO SALY RESORTS
Morning departure after breakfast, drive to Saly Resort in Senegal. Check-in to Royam hotel (or similar). Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 7 – {B/D}
SALY RESORT
Enjoy the beautiful beach resort with many optional tours such as horseback riding, Bandia Animal Reserve, Joal and Fadiouth visit. Naming ceremony for the night around a beautiful dinner with entertainment.
Day 8 – Departure back home
All excursions are included except tours listed below.
JOAL-FADIOUTH $80.00
Drive to Joal, Senegal the birthplace of President Léopold Sédar Senghor and its picturesque twin, Fadiouth is a fishing village covered in oyster and clamshells. Food supplies are housed in granaries built on stilts, visit a seashell cemetery, the Fadiouth Church, and more!
BANDIA ANIMAL RESERVE $80.00
The Bandia private reserve is a small jewel of ecological success through the surprising regeneration of its flora and the reintroduction of large mammals from Africa. Drive through the reserve and marvel at the animals up close, discover Serer pyramids with reconstructed mortuary chamber, tomb of griots
Note: Seats are limited as the price is based on a maximum of 20 people. Standard hotel rooms are double occupancy (for 2 adults).
Note: Does not include gratuities, meals not stated, drinks, phone calls, laundry or all personal expenses and air tickets.
Senegal does not require visas for US passport holders. A visa for The Gambia is required for US citizens and we will assist you with obtaining it.
Only yellow fever inoculation is required for Senegal. Malaria pills are highly recommended; but please consult with your doctor for the proper type of medication for you.
Homeland Security requires us to send them pertinent information that is in your passport before you travel; we therefore request a high-resolution, color copy of your passport picture page.
Before submitting your application and $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, please read our cancellation policy and terms. Your submission indicates that you agree to our terms.
IMPORTANT: The name on your airline ticket and passport must match. If this is not the case, you will be charged an airline service fee of $350 to reissue your ticket in the correct name. Balance is due March 10, 2025. All airfares are subject to change until contracted or ticketed. You may email us anytime at africalove20@gmail.com or info@daafricanvillage.org.
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AIRFARES:
All airfares and/or taxes are subject to change until contracted or ticketed.
CANCELLATION FEES FOR TRAVELERS:
90 days or more $500 per person; 89-61 days 20% off tour cost; 60 days or less only monies that may be recovered from the overseas supplier(s) will be refunded. 45 days or less NO REFUND. Travel Insurance is strongly recommended. Your deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
CHANGS IN THE ITINERARY:
Da’African Village will make every effort to operate all tours according to the itinerary (as shown in this brochure) or included in your final travel documents.
Other voluntary or involuntary situations may also arise which would require changes in the itinerary. These include weather, changes in airline schedules, government appropriation of hotel space, or events that are beyond the control of Da’African Village. If any of these events occur, we reserve the right to alter the itinerary as deemed necessary.
If there are any savings realized by these changes, it will be passed on to the traveler. Every effort will be made to confirm the hotels and lodges named in the itinerary.
If these hotels and/or lodges cannot be confirmed or must be changed once confirmed, we will select an appropriate property in the same category. All itineraries, hotels, and venues are subject to last-minute change. Any changes will be discussed with tour leaders before confirmations.
COVID-19 TESTING:
COVID-19 negative certificates or vaccination records may be required for travel.
TOUR PROTECTION PLAN:
Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Cancellations can be expensive. Contact us if you need insurance.
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