Senegal highlights 8 Days 7 Nights ( comfort plus)
Senegal highlights 8 Days 7 Nights ( comfort plus)
8 Days
Visiting: Dakar, Saint Louis, Saint-Louis, Touba
Tour operator:
Tour code:
244679
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
EASY
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
This 8- day tour features an excursion to Goree Island, Pink Lake and Dakar. The trip also includes attending the annual Saint Louis international Jazz Festival, in the north of Senegal which was formerly the capital of French West Africa
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Dakar
Location: Dakar
ARRIVAL IN DAKARArrive in Dakar and settle at the Pullman Hotel Dakar booked for you on bed and breakfast.Overnight at Pullman Hotel Dakar, a 5-star hotel
Day 2 : Dakar
Location: Dakar
DAKAR AND GOREE ISLANDAfter breakfast today you will visit Dakar. Shop around the Tilen market, famous for a variety of medicinal herbs and traditional healers. Continue at the National Art Gallery and picturesque residential district of Medina. Noontime visits the UNESCO- world heritage site of Goree Island which houses “The Door of No Return”. Take a trip to the ethnographic museum and have a lecture by the curator on the history of Goree IslandNight at Pullman Hotel Dakar, a 5-star hotel
Day 3 : Saint Louis
Location: Saint Louis
DAKAR – PINK LAKE – ST LOUIWake up for a drive to St Louis via the natural phenomenon Pink Lake. Watch to the workers harvesting salt with a visit to the Fulani village where the village king will warmly welcome you. Afterward, leave for St Louis which is approximately 165 miles off Dakar. Have fun at the opening night at the Jazz FestivalOvernight in Mermoz St Louis Hotel,a 5- star hotel
Day 4 : Saint-Louis
Location: Saint-Louis
ST LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVALTour Djoudj National Park, one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world. The park is a paradise for bird enthusiasts and is located at the major migratory route. You will see world greatest concentrated white pelicans and flamingo which mark up 10,000 each species. In the evening watch world-renowned Jazz performers at the festival Overnight at Mermoz St Louis Hotel,a 5- star hotel
Day 5 : Saint Louis
Location: Saint Louis
ST LOUIS AND VICINITYThe city of St Louis is a Senegal former French colonial capital. Walk down the narrow street flanked by houses with carved balconies and verandas which is a good reminder of the occupation of the French colonists. In the evening attend the Jazz festival with performers of Senegal Kora players and vocalistsOvernight Mermoz St Louis Hotel, a 5-star hotel
Day 6 : Saint Louis
Location: Saint Louis
ST LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVALContinue touring the charming UNESCO world heritage site and afterward watch the closing performers of Jazz FestivalOvernight Mermoz St Louis Hotel, a 5- star hotel
Day 7 : Touba
Location: Touba
ST LOUIS – TOUBA – DAKARAfter breakfast at the hotel, back to Dakar with a stop in Touba for a visit at the holy city including the Grand Mosque, Library, and the Mouride Community Overnight at Mermoz St Louis Hol, a 5-star hotel
Day 8 : Dakar
Location: Dakar
Dakar- DepartureDay at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight
What's Included
Breakfast
Dinner
Experienced tour/safari guide
Accommodation which is shared but if the person wish not to share he/she will add $540.
Transportation in private vehicle
What's Not Included
Travel insurance.
Gratuity to drivers and guides
Meals not listed.
Jazz Festival Admission fees
Cost of a Visa
Transfers to the airport
Know Before You Go
- Public Transportation Nearby
- Infants Must Sit On Laps
- Passport Required
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- we pick up travelers from any hotel in Dakar, Senegal
Check out our Q&As
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Coronavirus is affecting travel plans everywhere with cancelled flights, route changes, and travel advisories. If you are looking for information about your booking, please read our coronavirus travel alert on https://www.acrossafricatours.com/ or contact us at info@acrossafricatours.com for more details
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, We work with various NGOs in Africa to help in community development. Each each the company donates a huge donation to one of the many charities within Africa
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Where applicable will reschedule your tour for a later date and the paid funds moved to credit that can be applied to your future trips with us
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
You'll be joined by travellers with the same travel goals and interest.
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Do I Need Travel Insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended and available to protect your investment while on board. Many travels and tours companies recommend that traveller pay non-refundable travel funds. Perhaps during the tour, anything can happen, and to prevent the client from uncertainties, travel insurance is recommended. African countries such as Ethiopia and Morocco have categorically made it clear that any arriva
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, as Vehicles are always fully booked upon departure
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
After booking the trip you will receive a Trip voucher and an information packet to familiarize yourself with the destination before arrival.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, All accommodation meets the local health approval from the local governments. Due to covid19 properties are frequently inspected
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Across Africa Tour & Travel Company is one of the tour travels company as we are extremely cautious when choosing our business partners. We often vet our travel agencies, vendors, and suppliers, as we believe in integrity and honesty. Customer satisfaction is our norm and everyday motto. Nonetheless, as a trusted travel company, we choose to provide reliable and quality services to not only our es
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We encourage sharing trips with travellers having common destinations and having to pay a single supplement. However, accommodations, hotels, camps, and lodges can never be shared. We are concerned about privacy and never encourage sharing of the rooms, camps, and spas at any cost. As a travel agency, we are concerned with travellers with disabilities. We usually make reasonable a
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The company has been operating since May 2018
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of across africa tours travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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