Experience the rich history of Dakar and Goree Island on this full-day tour in West Africa. Discover the highlights of Dakar and delve into the dark past of Goree Island, where millions of African slaves were held captive. Uncover the untold stories of suffering and resilience on this immersive historical journey.
Experience the rich history of Dakar and Goree Island on this full-day tour in West Africa. Discover the highlights of Dakar and delve into the dark past of Goree Island, where millions of African slaves were held captive. Uncover the untold stories of suffering and resilience on this immersive historical journey.
- Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine - The monument, which sits atop a hill surrounded by trash heaps and unfinished homes, depicts a man, woman, and child who are ostensibly meant to be African yet look glaringly like chiseled Soviet caricatures. The statue would not be quite so alarming if it were not for its sheer size, topping out at over…
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Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine - The monument, which sits atop a hill surrounded by trash heaps and unfinished homes, depicts a man, woman, and child who are ostensibly meant to be African yet look glaringly like chiseled Soviet caricatures. The statue would not be quite so alarming if it were not for its sheer size, topping out at over 160 feet of bronze nationalism or a little more than half the height of the Statue of Liberty. This makes it the tallest statue in Africa.
But the visit inside the monument is extra charged - Mosque of the Divinity - The Mosque of Divinity, built in 1997, is a mosque located in Ouakam, Senegal. It is a structure with two minarets. The mosque provides a view of the Atlantic Ocean, as the mosque lies near the shore, at the Corniche-Ouest.
- Sandaga Market - Sandaga market was built in 1935. Its architecture reminds the Arabian Sudanese style of Timbuktu in Mali. Its decoration is a mixture of Arabian and African styles with arabesques and geometrical drawings.
- Presidential Palace - The Palace of the Republic, residence of the President of the Republic, is a historic manor located in the Plateau district of Dakar, capital city of Senegal. Built in 1902, the Palace used to be the official residence of the Governor General of French West Africa.
- Marche Kermel - The Kermel market is a very beautiful building from 1860 - a beautiful round wrought iron and brick hall of Arabic inspiration - which was ravaged by fire in 1994, and rebuilt identically in 1997, classified as a historical monument. The large clock at the entrance to the market used to ring the closing bell at noon on the dot. At the Kermel market, one can find all the food products and is frequented by Westerners looking for the best products of the city since its creation
- Goree Island - The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast. Ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, its architecture is characterized by the contrast between the grim slave-quarters and the elegant houses of the slave traders. Today it continues to serve as a reminder of human exploitation and as a sanctuary for reconciliation.
- Lunch on Goree Island
- Bottled water
- Guiding services
- Lunch
- Transportation in an air conditioned vehicle
- All taxes applicable
- Lunch on Goree Island
- Bottled water
- Guiding services
- Lunch
- Transportation in an air conditioned vehicle
- All taxes applicable
- Beverages
- Purchase of personal items of souvenir
- Beverages
- Purchase of personal items of souvenir
This renowned exploration offers you privileged understanding of Dakar city, allowing you to see all of its standout features which solidify its position amongst the most distinguished cities in West Africa. However, no trip to Dakar would be comprehensive without a visit to Goree Island, a petite island with an immensely impactful past. If you’re…
This renowned exploration offers you privileged understanding of Dakar city, allowing you to see all of its standout features which solidify its position amongst the most distinguished cities in West Africa. However, no trip to Dakar would be comprehensive without a visit to Goree Island, a petite island with an immensely impactful past. If you’re interested in history, Goree is your ideal destination. Slaves were forcefully brought here, subjected to atrocious living conditions and horrendous maltreatment. The island narrates the tales of countless African individuals, their existence tormented and violated, and the unspeakable horrors our ancestors endured for three hundred and fifty years. A sojourn to Goree will present you with the poignant imagery of African slaves, desperately pleading for compassion as they were herded onto ships.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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