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Senegal & Gambia, 10 Days
November 20 - 29, 2007

DAY 1

DEPART NEW YORK

Depart New York for your overnight flight to Dakar on South African Airways.

DAY 2

ARRIVE IN DAKAR

Upon arrival at Dakar airport, you will be met, assisted and transfered to your hotel. Rest, relax and refresh. Welcome dinner.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Dakar Or Similar

DAY 3

DAKAR - GOREE ISLAND

City tour of Dakar. Visit the colorful markets including Tilen Market, famous for a variety of medicinal herbs and traditional healers. Visit the picturesque residential district of Medina. Visit the World Heritage Site of Goree Island including "The Door of No Return". Tour includes a lecture by the curator on the history of Goree.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Novotel Dakar Or Similar

DAY 4

PINK LAKE

Tour of Pink Lake and neighboring Mandinka village.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at The Residence Or Similar

DAY 5

BANJUL, THE GAMBIA

Depart to Banjul, afternoon city tour including the museum, Batik Factory and other points of interest.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

DAY 6

CRUISE

Cruise on the river Gambia where dolphins will generally show their presence. Stop at a Mandingo Village to experience the village life. Be entertained by a mini cultural festival. The river meanders its way from Banjul on the Atlantic coast through typical African villages for miles into the interior of Africa. You will travel through the original routes where slave ships sailed. Visit historical places like James Island, Albreda Slave market and Juffure, ancestral village of the late author Alex Haley.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

DAY 7

BANJUL

Morning at Leisure/Optional Village Tour.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

DAY 8

ABUKO NATURE RESERVE

Tour of Abuko Nature reserve, Gambia’s principal wildlife Reserve. You may likely see chimpanzees and other animals but will certainly see a variety of exotic birds. Visit the carving and craft center.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

DAY 9

DAKAR

In the morning decide on your activities with the assistance of your driver and guide. Late evening flight to Dakar.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Novotel Dakar Or Similar

DAY 10

ARRIVE IN NEW YORK

Early morning departure on non-stop flight to New York. Arrive New York early morning.

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Call (+001).215.471.8555 for tour pricing, or click here to request a quote online. Special children and group rates available.

Tour Price Includes:

• Roundtrip economy airfare from New York to Dakar • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure • Round trip transfer from Dakar to Banjul • Roundtrip airport to hotel transfer • First-class hotel accommodation in double occupancy with private facilities • Tours in modern air-conditioned vehicle • Trained English-speaking tour guide • Entrance fees to all sites listed • Luggage handling • Meals indicated by (B, L, D)

Tour Price Does Not Include:

Travel insurance, Gambian visa, gratuities

Single Supplement is the additional price paid for single occupancy of a room.

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Airfare

Continent Tours can secure competitive international airfare from most destinations to Africa. Click here to request a quote online, or call (+001).215.471.8555 for details.

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