Senegal, West Africa Tour 2008
From the moment your feet hit the ground, your day will be filled with wonderful experiences!

Tour includes:

• Round trip air fare from Boston, Massachusetts
• Rooming at the beautiful Lac Rose residence
• Dance classes and a Sabar party
• Meals of deliciously prepared Senegalese cuisine
• Culture classes which include cooking classes as well as French and Wolof language classes.
• Visits to:
  • Casamance
  • Joal and Fadhiouth
  • Goree Island
  • Dakar, Capitol of Senegal
  • University of Cheikh Anta Diop

Senegal West Africa Tour is hosted by Sister Fatou N'Diaye

   During your stay in Senegal you will enjoy comfortable living arrangements and delicious food. Excursions are planned to visit Joal and Fadhiouth, home of the Sere people. Fadhiouth is a traditional village by the ocean full of sea shells and enchantment.

   We will retrace the path of the slave trade and witness the haunting vision of the "door of no return" on the Island of Goree. Finally, we will visit the country of Gambia and also travel to the beautiful and lush area of Senegal, called Casamance.
   Sister Fatou and her family are very hospitable and resourceful; they go a long way to make their guests feel comfortable, welcomed and special!

Dance Classes with Master Dancers:
Binetou Konate, Dion Counda, Tacko Cissokho, Sokhna Diaoune, and Marie Mane

with Bouly Sonko

with Ismail Cisse

with Marieme Sow, Anta Thiombane, and Amy Cisse

Aly Diop, Pape Diallo, Cherif Ndiaye, Moussa Cisse, Cherif N'Diaye (No. 2) and Oumar Diallo

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Total Cost: $3000.00

$1000.00 DEPOSIT: due by March 31, 2008 in order to secure travel reservation
$1000.00 due by May 31, 2008
$1000.00 due no later than July 10, 2008

Depart from New York City July 18, 2008 Friday

Return August 1, 2008

CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY

For more information:
Call:
(617)427-5160 or
cell# (857) 492-1424
or Email: fndiaye79@yahoo.com
 
MAILING ADDRESS:
43 Nazing Street
Dorchester, MA 02121

 

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Plan to have all required shots and your passport at least 4-6 weeks prior to date of departure:

• A passport is required for travel to Senegal and should be kept on your person at all times
• Some immunization shots are required.
  Click here for more details: CDC Traveler's Advisory.
• Travelers can use VISA and/or MasterCard to get cash by presenting their credit card at any local financial institution sponsoring their card.
• Pack a strong mosquito repellent, and sunscreen with high UV protection, sunglasses and hats
• Bring a good supply of toilet paper
• Flip flops are recommended for bathroom use
• Antibacterial wipes are helpful

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