• AM:  Visit St Louis the first capital of Senegal and colonial West Africa during the French colonization. Saint Louis is classified a World Heritage by UNESCO. This beautiful colonial city is full of houses with colorful wooden balconies and forged iron balconies dating back to the early seventeen hundreds. You will have an English tour guide while touring the Island of Saint Louis and the picturesque fisherman quarter of Guet-Ndar on the ocean. Watch the fishermen returning from fishing in the colorful pirogues (raw boats). See the catch of the day; some fish still alive. 

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 Just for You (International cuisine, pizza, Senegalese specialties).  

• Overnight Stay: at the residence in Mamelles.  

Day 3: Beach Day 

• AM: Have a relaxation day at the beautiful Voile D’OR Beach in Bel Air with a view of the port and Goree Island.  

• Lunch: Enjoy lunch at the beach (burgers, sandwiches, chips and French fries).  

• PM: Back to the house to take a shower and change the beach clothes. Take a drive to visit Fann Residence where the diplomats reside. Visit the University of Dakar, the Place of African Remembrance and finish the day at the Sea Plaza Mall. 

• Diner: At Magic Land Beach (grilled fish/seafood or roasted lamb called Dibi in Wolof). 

• Overnight Stay: at the residence in Mamelles                                 

Day 4: Shopping Day

• AM: Drive to Sandaga market in downtown Dakar to start shopping for beautiful African art, necklaces and fabric. Experience the traditional Senegalese bargaining way where you will learn that everything cost half the price of the announced price. Visit the sand painting gallery for a demonstration of how sand portraits, a typical form of Senegalese art, are made 

• Lunch: Ali Baba the famous Lebanese fast food for shawarma, burgers and rotisserie chicken. 

• PM: Proceed to HLM market for the opportunity to buy rich and colorful African fabrics and incense. Back to the house. 

• Diner: Diner at Brioche D’Oree (French cuisine + Senegalese food). • Overnight Stay: at the residence in Mamelles.  

Day 5:            Saint Louis

• AM:  Visit St Louis the first capital of Senegal and colonial West Africa during the French colonization. Saint Louis is classified a World Heritage by UNESCO. This beautiful colonial city is full of houses with colorful wooden balconies and forged iron balconies dating back to the early seventeen hundreds. You will have an English tour guide while touring the Island of Saint Louis and the picturesque fisherman’s quarter of Guet-Ndar on the ocean. Watch the fishermen returning from fishing in the colorful pirogues (raw boats). See the catch of the day; some fish still alive. 

Luch: Restaurant in Saint Louis

PM: Guided visit of the history and architecture of the city with a licensed tour guide. Back to Dakar

• Diner: Le Regal in Ouakam (Pizza and International Cuisine) 

• Overnight Stay: at the residence in Mamelles.  

Day 6: Free day.

 Enjoy your free time to do you want. You can use this day to: 

• Just relax at the house.  

• Go back to a place you have already visited and want to see again. 

• Go to the tailor to have your clothes made. 

• Go to the hair braiding shop to have your hair braided. 

• Go the Ngor Island Beach for half a day or full day. 

• Spend the day at Mamelles Beach located 10 minutes away from the residence. 

• Walk around the neighborhood. 

• Revisit Sea Plaza Mall, Sandaga or HLM markets again. 

• Diner: Enjoy Senegalese Dibi (wood roasted lamb over onion) in Medina, the most populous neighborhood in Dakar. Experience the culture. 

• Overnight Stay: at the residence in Mamelles.  

Day 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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.

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