Senegal and Guinea Bissau cultural vacation
From the edge of the Sahara to the idyllic Bijagos islands, this comfortable adventure offers a rich taste of the culture and nature of two West African jewels.
Dakar Lampoul Desert Saint Louis and Antoine Saint Exupery Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary Ferlo desert Touba sacred town Lac Rose Gore Island Casamance River region Diola adobe forts and royal encounter Manjaco villages Bijagos Archipelago
Price
£4615To£4835 excluding flights
Duration
14 Days
Countries
Guinea Bissau, Senegal
Type
Small group
Group size
Up to 16 people
More info
Price includes: Accommodation transfers guiding (We ONLY use LOCAL GUIDES) meals as shown (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Maximum group size 12 people ABTA and ATOL bonded Single Supplement from £1,055
Description of Senegal and Guinea Bissau cultural vacation
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Price information
£4615To£4835 excluding flights
Price includes: Accommodation transfers guiding (We ONLY use LOCAL GUIDES) meals as shown (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Maximum group size 12 people ABTA and ATOL bonded Single Supplement from £1,055
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Travel guides
We take you from the Sahara to the Atlantic, looking out for saltwater hippos and nesting turtles, and browsing markets.
Attending a local festival provides a fascinating insight into a culture as well as being great fun.
Vacation information
Indigenous communities:
On this trip, Diola, Manjaco, Fulani and Sιrθre Indigenous Peoples are visited by tourists. An ecolodge that is managed by the local indigenous peoples creates a sustainable source of income. The increased economic development of these communities, through tourism, has aided in the development of new or improved infrastructure. New employment opportunities for young people have been created through activities such as, boat rides and tours which, encourages the younger generation to continue to live in their home villages rather than moving to cities to find work- aiding in cultural preservation. Tourists are presented with the opportunity to purchase handicrafts from local markets which positively contributes to the local economy.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
When traveling in countries such as Senegal and Guinea Bissau that have few if any tourists, there is an additional responsibility on us as a company and on our clients visiting the country to do everything possible to minimise our impact.We do everything possible to reduce our waste while traveling, using local cafes and restaurants. We also work extremely closely with our locally owned suppliers to inform and educate their staff about a range of issues, including litter and waste disposal, and the recycling of material. Clients are advised to bring their own water bottles rather than purchase plastic.
Wherever possible we use environmentally friendly local accommodation. If this is not possible we make every effort to alert the management of the accommodation in question to ways of improving their service with the environment in mind. Many of the hotels and lodges we use are in extremely remote areas and are therefore almost entirely self-sufficient, using local sources of food, labour and construction materials.
People
Our very small groups and limited departures in Senegal and Guinea Bissau mean that our impact both cultural and environmental on the areas that we visit is small and truly sustainable. We are investing in the future, in the belief that along with our local colleagues we can create sustainable social benefits. All of the guides we use are local, and most have been working with our local team in a full time role for a number of years, rather than just as seasonal jobs.Our suppliers in both Senegal and Guinea Bissau are small and locally owned, meaning that the income remains within the country and creates a real economic contribution. We also feel that the passion inherent within our local team means that your experience will be enhanced.
All of our trips include visits to local markets, craft shops and fairs. We also attend local festivals and support the preservation of wildlife. As well as being good for the local economy this gives travelers to the country a real feel for the life and culture of both Senegal and Guinea Bissau.
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