10 Days Jazz Music Festival Tour in Senegal
Tour Overview
Experience the vibrant culture and sounds of Senegal on this 10-day tour, perfectly timed with the prestigious Saint Louis Jazz Festival in June 2025. Begin in Dakar, exploring the poignant history of Gorée Island and the bustling city sights. Journey north to discover the landscapes of Lac de Guiers and Richard Toll before immersing yourself in the festive atmosphere of the Jazz Festival in historic Saint Louis. Venture to the unique red dunes near Rao and witness the fascinating salt mining at Lake Retba. Enjoy a desert experience in Lompoul before relaxing in the coastal resort of Saly and exploring the Bandia Nature Reserve. Finally, discover the shell island of Fadiouth before a farewell celebration and departure from Dakar. This tour offers a rich blend of history, culture, nature, and world-class music. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Bienvenue – WELCOME!
Location: Dakar
Accommodation: Hotel, Noom Dakar
Accommodation Name: Terrou Bi Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive in Dakar, Senegal. Pick up and transfer from the airport to your hotel. Check into your hotel and relax.
Overnight at Terrou Bi Hotel or Noom Hotel Dakar.
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner.
Day 2 : GOREE ISLAND - DAKAR CITY TOUR
Location: Gorée
Accommodation: Hotel, Noom Dakar
Accommodation Name: Terrou Bi Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart your hotel and be transferred to the ferry terminal. Here, you will board a ferry to the infamous Goree Island. This 20-minute ride takes us back in time over 200 years. GOREE Island was once the depot and departure point of millions and millions of Africans shipped into bondage to the Americas. At the slave house, we listen to the curator narrate 3 to 4 centuries of the black slave trade as it happened in West Africa. After prayers and libations to the memories of our ancestors who perished in the door passage, you will tour the island with stops at the Women's Museum. Enjoy lunch on the Island on your own.
After lunch on your own, we will depart to discover Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. Stop at the Presidential Palace the African Arts Museum with its great collection from all over West Africa, the catholic cathedral of the African Memory, stroll through the colourful market of SANDAG, pass by the great mosque, the university, the sand painting gallery, Monument of African Renaissance and at last stop at the biggest craft market and experience the friendly bargain system.
Overnight at Terrou Bi Hotel or Noom Hotel Dakar.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Day 3 : DAKAR – LAC DE GUIERS – RICHARD TOLL – JAZZ FESTIVAL
Location: Lac de Guiers, Richard Toll, Saint Louis
Accommodation: Hotel, Noom Dakar
Accommodation Name: Terrou Bi Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart on a reflective drive to Lac de Guiers as you journey through some typical Senegalese villages. Visit KeurMomarSarr and catch their big Saturday Market Day.
Spend time in the bustling market to get a taste of daily life in Senegal. Later in the afternoon, continue to Lake Guiers for a picnic lunch. This trip includes a visit to a Fulani village and Richard Toll, which is famous for its lush sugar cane farms.
Return to Saint Louis in the late afternoon to attend the jazz festival celebrations.
Overnight at Hotel La Residence.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Day 4 : SAINT LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVAL
Location: Saint Louis
Accommodation: Hotel, Noom Dakar
Accommodation Name: Terrou Bi Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, spend the morning at leisure or exploring Saint Louis on your own. After lunch, depart to attend the jazz festival celebrations.
Overnight at Hotel La Residence.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Day 5 : SAINT LOUIS – RAO – JAZZ FESTIVAL
Location: Rao, Saint Louis
Accommodation: Hotel, Noom Dakar
Accommodation Name: Terrou Bi Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will drive through several small villages before reaching the large red dunes. You will be awed by this spectacle of nature.
Continue towards Rao and visit the local market and villages of various ethnic groups. As part of the trip, the group will learn about the schooling system in the villages, and also how the local women participate in farming and other income generating activities.
Return to Saint Louis to participate in the festival.
Overnight at Hotel La Residence.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Day 6 : SAINT LOUIS – LAKE RETBA – DAKAR
Location: Lake Retba
Accommodation: Hotel, Noom Dakar
Accommodation Name: Terrou Bi Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for the discovery of the phenomenal Lake Retba. Track the last lap of the famous rally Paris/Dakar by 4x4 buggies and stop to meet hundreds of men and women mining the salt from the once rose-coloured body of water. If time permits, we will visit a Fulani village and experience the African lifestyle first hand.
We take a ride up and down the sand dunes and discover the long stretch of the Atlantic Ocean. Return to Dakar afterwards.
Overnight at Terrou Bi Hotel or Noom Hotel Dakar.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Day 7 : DAKAR – LOMPOUL – SALY
Location: Lompoul, Saly
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Saly Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart Dakar for Lompoul. Lompoul is a desert where you will participate in an afternoon full of trekking and other fun activities. After lunch on your own, you will drive southwards to Saly.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax.
Overnight at Royal Saly Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Day 8 : SALY – BANDIA NATURE RESERVE – SALY
Location: Saly Senegal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Saly Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will depart for a visit to the Bandia Nature Reserve. This nature haven presents the opportunity to view a variety of animals, including buffaloes, antelopes, rhinos, monkeys, and other animals.
Return to Saly afterwards.
Overnight at Royal Saly Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Day 9 : SALY – JOAL FADIOUT – DAKAR
Location: Saly Senegal, Joal Fadiout, Dakar
Accommodation: Hotel, Noom Dakar
Accommodation Name: Terrou Bi Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, depart for the island of Fadiouth with a drive through Joal and several other traditional villages on the way. Lunch on this day will be on the island of Fadiouth, a unique village built on a bank of shells.
Later, leave Fadiout for an evening party in the village, with a sumptuous spread of traditional food and delicacies.
Overnight at Terrou Bi Hotel or Noom Hotel Dakar.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner.
Day 10 : FAREWELL/ DEPARTURE
Location: Dakar
Accommodation: Hotel, Noom Dakar
Accommodation Name: Terrou Bi Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, spend the rest of the morning packing. Transfer from hotel to airport for return flight back home.
What's Included
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Fully Guided
This tour is a fully guided tour
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Meals
We have made provisions for breakfast and a farewell dinner
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Transport
Fully air conditioned bus will be provided each day
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
We do not offer airport transfers
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Insurance
We do not offer insurance
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International Travel
All flight and travel will be taken care of by the passenger.
Accommodation
Terrou Bi HotelNoom Hotel Dakar
Check out our Q&As
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Senegal Jazz Festival Tour 1. What’s included in the tour price? ✅ Included: 9 nights in 4/5-star hotels (Dakar, Saint-Louis, Saly). Daily breakfast + 2 dinners (welcome & farewell). All ground transport in AC vehicles. Entry fees for Gorée Island, Bandia Reserve, jazz festival passes, and all activities listed. Professional driver + English/French-speaking guide. ❌ Not Included: International flights. Visa fees (~$50 for Senegal). Meals not specified (lunches/dinners on most days). Travel insurance (highly recommended). 2. What’s the visa process for Senegal? Most travelers need a visa, obtainable: Before departure: Apply at the Senegalese embassy. On arrival: Available at Dakar Airport (check eligibility by nationality). Pro Tip: Ensure your passport has 6+ months’ validity. 3. How do I get to Senegal? Major airlines fly into Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) near Dakar. Landtours can arrange airport transfers (included in your package). 4. What’s the jazz festival experience like? Venues: Outdoor stages in Saint-Louis’ historic district + riverfront concerts. Lineup: Mix of international jazz artists and Senegalese legends (full schedule released ~1 month prior). Attire: Casual by day; smart-casual for evening performances. 5. Is this tour suitable for solo travelers? Yes! Solo travelers are welcome. Single supplement fee: $1,297 for private rooms. Note: Group tours foster camaraderie—great for meeting fellow music lovers. 6. What’s the physical activity level? Moderate: Includes walking tours (Gorée Island, markets), light trekking (Lompoul dunes). Accessibility: Not wheelchair-friendly due to uneven terrain in villages/dunes. 7. How much spending money should I bring? Recommendation: 300 – 300–500 for: Lunches/dinners (~ 10 – 10–20/meal). Souvenirs (textiles, art). Tips for guides/drivers (~ 5 – 5–10/day). 8. What’s the cancellation policy? Deposit: 30% non-refundable to secure booking. Full payment due: 60 days before departure. Cancellation fees: 60+ days: Deposit forfeited. 30–59 days: 50% refund. <30 days: No refund. 9. Can I customize the itinerary? Yes! Add-ons available: Extra nights in Dakar/Saly. Private guided city tours. Cultural workshops (drumming, cooking). 10. What COVID-19 protocols are in place? No current restrictions, but: Check your airline’s requirements. Travel insurance with COVID coverage is recommended. ...more ...less
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At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 19 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
10 Days Jazz Music Festival Tour in Senegal
10 Days Starting in Goree and ending in joal
Visiting: Dakar, Gorée, Lac de Guiers, Richard Toll, Saint Louis, Rao, Lake Retba, Lompoul, Saly, Saly Senegal, Joal Fadiout ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DJMST2622
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
5 - 10
Age range:
18-65
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal
