Senegal pulses with a creative energy unlike anywhere else in Africa. From Dakar's thriving art scene to the faded colonial elegance of Saint-Louis, this is a destination for those seeking culture, music, and genuine connection with West African life.
This itinerary immerses you in Senegal's vibrant spirit: contemporary art galleries, live music venues, historic fishing communities, and landscapes that shift from urban energy to Atlantic coast serenity.
Arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport. Transfer to your boutique hotel in the Almadies district. Settle in with views of the Atlantic. Evening introduction to Dakar's legendary nightlife with dinner at a rooftop restaurant as the city comes alive.
Full day exploring Dakar's creative side. Visit the African Renaissance Monument, the Village des Arts studios, and the vibrant Marché Sandaga. Lunch in the trendy Plateau district. Afternoon at the IFAN Museum of African Arts before sunset drinks overlooking Gorée Island.
Ferry to historic Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the colonial-era streets, visit the House of Slaves museum, and absorb the island's profound history. Lunch at a courtyard restaurant. Return to Dakar for an evening of live mbalax music.
Morning departure north along the coast to Saint-Louis, once the capital of French West Africa. The five-hour drive passes through the Sahel landscape and fishing villages. Arrive at your hotel on the island, a beautifully restored colonial building. Evening stroll through the atmospheric old town.
Full day in this faded-glory gem. Visit the fishing quarter of Guet Ndar, the colonial architecture of the island, and the Langue de Barbarie peninsula. Afternoon at leisure on the beach. Evening jazz at one of the town's legendary music venues that inspired generations of Senegalese musicians.
Morning at leisure in Saint-Louis. Transfer to Dakar for your departure flight, or extend to explore the Pink Lake or Sine-Saloum Delta.
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Add the Sine-Saloum Delta or Pink Lake for a complete Senegal experience.
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