Our 5 Days Tour / Live in Senegal for 5 days

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Debbie and Demba want to take you to Senegal with them and this is exactly want they will do. We will travel with our customers at every trip. We are just not going to drop you there. 
Our tours are group tours of 6 people minimum to 20 people maximum at a time. The tour we presently offer  is a 9-day discovery of Senegal. Our tour will of course include all the ‘’must see’’ in Senegal. We will take you to visit all the places tourist usually visit. But when you are not touring we want you to live like Senegalese, among the people, not in a remote hotel away from the warm people.  Experience the legendary Senegalese TERANGA (hospitality) which is basically defined as the art of treating the foreigners visiting the country so well that they will always want to come back to visit again. If they cannot come back, they will often talk about Senegal so much that others around them will want to come and visit the place. 

  

  

Live in Senegal for 5 days - 5 days tour to Senegal. 


We offer Senegal and Africa tours and travels packages.

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5-Day Tours Itinerary

Tour departs from JFK-New York with Delta Airlines.


Day 1: Depart JFK New York on non-stop flight to Dakar 


• AM: Arrive in Dakar (next day). Transfer to the residence by private cars, private coach van or taxi depending on the group’s size. 

• Lunch: At the Residence: Introduction to Senegal national Dish “Thiep Bou Dieune” (fish and vegetable served over seasoned tomato rice) or “Chicken Yassa” (seasoned chicken with onions sauce served over white rice). 

• PM: Introduction tour of the neighborhood. Guided tour of the nearby Statue of Renaissance situated 15 minutes away from the house by foot. 

• Diner: Diner on the Almadies Stripe – Chez Katia (Pizza, Shawarma  and Burgers)  

• Overnight Stay: at the residence in Mamelles.  



Day 2: Goree Island and Downtown Dakar visit


• AM: On the way to Goree Island enjoy a guided tour of some of the neighborhoods in Dakar. Go through the Corniche, Mermoz, the VDN Blvd, Sacree Coeur, The Sicap, Boulevard du Centenaire, Allee Papa Gueye Fall to the port. Take the ferry to Goree Island. Guided tour in English of Goree with your licensed tour guide. Learn the story of the Slave House and walk through the Door of No-Return. Walk up the mountain for a panoramic view of Goree and Dakar across the ocean. Visit the beautiful colonial homes and narrow streets of Goree (a UNESCO world heritage). Back to Goree beach for relaxation or just watching the ferry arrival and the children play in the water. 

• Lunch: at Goree on the beach. 

• PM: Back to Dakar. Guided tour of Dakar by car or taxi. Drive through Independence Square. Stop at the President’s Palace, the Parliament House and the Cathedral of Dakar to take pictures. Continue on Boulevard de la Republique passing the Great Mosque and the Millennium Door. Continue on the Corniche Ouest to Ouakam and stop by the Divinity Mosque to take picture. Continue to Ngor Beach to contemplate the beautiful tiny island of Ngor with the luxury boats in its harbor. Back to the residence. 

• Diner: Diner at ''Ali Baba restaurant" (International cuisine, Shawarma, Gyro, Pizza, Senegalese specialties).  

• Overnight Stay: at the residence in Mamelles.                             



 

Day 3: Pink Lake and Saly Portudal (beach day). 

• AM: Leave Dakar to visit the Pink Lake (natural phenomena that turn the water of this lake Pink) and La Petite Cote (The short Coast) where most of the touristic hotels are located. Visit Toubab Dialaw, small towns down the hill with a nice little beach and vacation homes. Continue to Somone where the ocean meets the old lac to see the beauty of nature with the mangrove and the birds roaming around.  

• Lunch: Restaurant in Somone

• PM: Continue to Saly Resort to see the hotel and residence homes. Interact with the local population selling all kind of things (sable portraits, art, fabrics). Walk on the beach. Opportunity to play some Djembe Tam-Tam or learn Sabar (The Senegalese dance). 

• Diner: Restaurant The Zing in Saly Portudal (International cuisine with a playing orchestra). Back to Dakar after dinner. 

• Overnight Stay: at the residence in Mamelles.    



Day 4: Free time and shipping day in Dakar 


• AM: Last shopping day. Visit the Artisan Village of Soumbedioune to buy some souvenirs (mask, African Statues, drums, gold and silver necklaces, canvas paintings). Go back to Sandaga and the city for last minutes shopping. Pick up the finished outfits from the tailor. 

• PM: Attend our farewell seafood barbecue at the Mamelles beach. For those allergic to fish there will be roasted lamb chops (Dibi). Relaxing day at the beach under the warm breeze of the Atlantic Ocean while playing with games and listening to music. 

• Overnight Stay: at the residence in Mamelles.  



Day 5: Back to the U.S. 


AM: Travel to the new airport in Diass for the trip back home. Arrive home the same day from an unbelievable trip that will enrich you for the rest of your life.

Price: $2990.00 per person

(Single or Double occupancy)


 Price includes:


  • Airfare from JFK New York to Dakar - Senegal via Delta Airlines.
  • 8 nights free accommodation at our Bed & Breakfast.
  • Free breakfast.
  • Transport to visit the sites.
  • Tickets entry to touristic sites.


Senegal tours and travels



Below items NOT included in the package price

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  • Meals: Lunch, dinners and meals in between.
  • Beverages: Other than tea/coffee at breakfast and mineral bottle water.
  • Gratuities: Gratuities to the servers (restaurants) and to the drivers and tour guides.
  • Souvenirs: Souvenirs and other items purchased during the trip.
  • Ground transport: for any trip you decided to do on your own.
  • Extra-curricular fees: Entrance fees to events not listed (night clubs, bars, etc.)
  • Travel protection: Travel insurance, accident and sickness medical during the trip, emergency evacuation/repatriation, trip cancellation/interruption, baggage loss. We recommend that you buy insurance to cover these items (see travel protection  section).  


 

 

Tours Inclusions, Exclusions & Conditions

REFUND POLICY: All cancellations must be received 2 weeks before departure for a full refund. Cancellation within a week will incur a 25% penalty fee.  Cancellation within 3 days before departure will incur a 50% penalty fee. If the trip is postponed for a later there will no penalties. In case of a cancellation penalties for the airline ticket cancellation will be the responsibility of the customer. The tour itinerary, dates and conditions are subject to change without notice. Tour confirmation is valid only after acceptance of both parties, signature of contracts and payments. Senegal Discovery reserve the right to cancel any trip in case of unforeseen for a full refund.  


PAYMENT: Full payment is due at time of reservation if the trip is within 30 days. A deposit on 50 % of the total due is required for a firm reservation if the trip is scheduled more than 30 days. Spaces are limited and based on a first come, first serve basis.  


PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE: We accept credit card payment, PayPal, wire transfer and check. 


REFUND POLICY: All cancellations must be received 2 weeks before departure for a full refund. Cancellation within a week will incur a 25% penalty fee.  Cancellation within 3 days before departure will incur a 50% penalty fee. If the trip is postponed for a later there will no penalties. In case of a cancellation penalties for the airline ticket cancellation will be the responsibility of the customer. The tour itinerary, dates and conditions are subject to change without notice. Tour confirmation is valid only after acceptance of both parties, signature of contracts and payments. Senegal Discovery reserve the right to cancel any trip in case of unforeseen for a full refund.  


TRAVEL INSURANCE: We encourage all travelers to purchase a travel protection insurance.  Travel protection is appropriate in case of accident and sickness during the voyage and emergency evacuation/repatriation.   Senegal Discovery Tour is not responsible for any emergency during the trip if you decline coverage at the time of reservation.  


Note to our travelers: Please visit the U.S. State Department Travel website for current information for traveling to Senegal:

  http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html



Downtown Dakar

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Divinity Mosque

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The Cathedral of Dakar

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Goree Island

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Somone Village

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Toubal Dialaw Village

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