Local Tours of Senegal: Enjoy the Best of West African Music, Art and Food
Africa Trip 2026
Travel to and from Dakar
People will book their own travel to and from the Dakar airport. Your tour guide Kobi will pick you up at the airport. If you have concerns about choosing a flight, please reach out to Kobi and he can help suggest an itinerary. Be sure to search all options, as Turkish Airlines is often the least expensive choice.
Price
The cost of the Africa 2026 trip, is $1,750 per person. We promise to give you a great tour at an unbeatable price. In fact, we're so passionate about affordable travel that we're putting our money where our mouth is. If you find one of our tours at a lower price with an online travel agent, we'll match it!
Included
We will make you happy and safe from the first day to the last. The price includes all accomodations, breakfast, drumming each morning and an excursion each afternoon. We will visit traditional dance locales, and experience the culture of the beach, the city, as well as the village. We will have the chance to see a working cashew farm and a mango farm.
Discover Senegal
Dakar
Gorée Island
Gorée Island
Dakar is the beating heart of West Africa. Home to 1.2 million people, it is known for its vibrant nightlife, bustling marketplaces, and beautiful location on the Atlantic Ocean.
Gorée Island
Gorée Island
Gorée Island
Gorée is a tiny, car-free island off the coast of Dakar, in Senegal. It’s known for its role in the 15th- to 19th-century Atlantic slave trade. On the narrow streets, colonial buildings include the House of Slaves, now a museum. The 19th-century Fort d’Estrées houses the IFAN Historical Museum, with exhibits on Senegal’s past.
Cap Skirring
Gorée Island
A hidden gem of a village on the Atlantic Ocean, near the Guinea-Bissau border. The village, originally settled by fishermen, is now a hub of European tourism in West Africa.
The Village of Adéane
Adéane is a small town and rural community in Senegal, at the heart of the Casamance region. It lies on the southern bank of the Casamance River, opposite where the Soungrougrou River joins the Casamance, close to the Bissine Forest.
Karabane Island
Karabane Island
Visit the beautiful Karabane Island, off the coast of Cap Skirring. Known for its mangrove forests, the island is navigable by foot. Take a leisurely stroll through the narrow sandy streets, lined with colorful houses and lush vegetation.
Isle d'Oiseau
Karabane Island
Visit this small sandy island where various species of birds come to rest and nest. You will find beautiful large pelicans as well as many other rare species. A small paradise located at the mouth of the Casamance River.
Meet Your Guide
Kobiana Nakigan:
Musician, Artist, Tour Guide
A native of the Casamance region in Senegal, Kobiana has been in the United States since 1999. A US citizen, Kobi makes his home in Albuquerque, NM where he is a fixture in the drumming and dancing community.
Musician, Artist, Tour Guide
Musician, Artist, Tour Guide
Utilizing the ancient techniques passed down to him through his family, Kobi is a prolific Batik artist. He cannot wait to show you the peace and beauty of West Africa.
Testimonial
Testimonial
On July 4, 2010, I embarked on a journey to Senegal, Africa, accompanied by tour guide Kobiana and Mary Nikagan, to fulfill a lifelong childhood dream of acquiring a djembe. During our three-week excursion, we traversed various locales, commencing in Dakar and utilizing diverse modes of transportation, including cars, boats, and buses, to reach Kobiana's village, Adien, where I resided with his family. Kobiana and his associate, Keba Camara, facilitated my connection to my djembe in Ziguinchor, Senegal, and arranged for giraffe carvings on the instrument in Casamance. The trip's pinnacle was a mesmerizing performance drumming with fellow drummers and dancers around a bonfire on the beach. Throughout our travels, Kobiana ensured my safety, well-being, and happiness, while introducing me to local agricultural practices and the processing of cashews for market sale. This extraordinary journey yielded a treasure trove of memories and a deep affection for Kobiana's family. ~Adele Gangai