9 day Dak’art and Saint Louis Jazz Festival May
Senegal , Senegal
Duration : 9 Days
The Price : $3,000.00
Total Seats : 60/60
Tinama Date : June 18, 2024
The Dak’Art Biennale and Saint Louis Jazz Festival are both held in Senegal, but not every year. The Biennale takes place every two years in even-numbered years, while the Jazz Festival is an annual event. Unfortunately, since today is June 15, 2024, both events have already passed for 2024.
Here’s a possible itinerary you can use to plan your trip for the next time these events coincide, which would be May 2026:
Day 1: Arrive in Dakar, Senegal
- Check intoyour hotel in Dakar.
- Explore the vibrant city, visiting the bustling Marché Soumbédioune market and the Théatre National Daniel Sorano.
- In the evening, enjoy a delicious Senegalese meal at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Saloum Delta & Pink Lake
- Take a day trip to the Saloum Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its beautiful mangroves, lagoons, and birdlife.
- In the afternoon, visit Lac Rose (Pink Lake), a unique pink-colored lake located near Dakar.
Day 3: Saint-Louis
- Travel to Saint-Louis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its French colonial architecture.
- Check into your hotel and explore the town’s charming streets and squares.
- In the evening, enjoy the first night of the Saint Louis Jazz Festival.
Day 4: Saint-Louis City Tour
- Take a city tour of Saint-Louis, visiting the Faidherbe Bridge, the Governor’s Palace, and the Guet N’Dar fishing village.
- In the afternoon, attend a workshop or performance at the Saint Louis Jazz Festival.
Day 5: Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
- Take a day trip to Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its incredible birdlife.
- Enjoy a boat trip through the park and spot some of the over 300 species of birds that call Djoudj home.
- In the evening, return to Saint-Louis and enjoy another night of the Jazz Festival.
Day 6: Return to Dakar
- Travel back to Dakar and check back into your hotel.
- Spend the afternoon relaxing at the beach or exploring more of the city.
- In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 7: Gorée Island
- Take a day trip to Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its role in the Atlantic slave trade.
- Visit the Maison des Esclaves (Slave House) and learn about the island’s dark history.
- In the afternoon, return to Dakar and enjoy some free time.
Day 8: Dak’Art Biennale
- Immerse yourself in the creative energy of the Dak’Art Biennale, exploring exhibitions of contemporary art from Africa and around the world.
- Attend artist talks, workshops, and other events.
Day 9: Depart from Dakar
- Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading to the airport for your departure flight.
This is just a suggestion, of course, and you can tailor it to your own interests and preferences. I hope it gives you a starting point for planning your trip to Senegal for the Dak’Art Biennale and Saint Louis Jazz Festival!
