Welcome! Bienvenidos! Bienvenue! Benvenuti! Bem Vindo! Dalal ak diam!

You will book their own travel to and from the Dakar airport. Your guide Kobiana 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. 

With a small group of fellow travelers, we will travel from Dakar to Ziguinshor in Casamance. We will the city and visit a local market. From there, we travel to Kobiana's home town: Adéane. We will attend a cultural presentation and a traditional ceremony where you will receive blessings from the Village Chief.

From there, it is on to the oceanside town of Cap Skirring.   

We will spend time on the beach, attend drum and dance performances, and visit a traditional fishing village. We will tour several islands in the Casamance river where you will be greeted by flocks of birds, visit a rice farm, see how palm wine is made, and enjoy some music.

From Cap Skirring, we fly back to Dakar to end the tour. Senegal has more to offer than this tour covers, so consider extending your stay!

Join us from February 7 to 22, 2026! Reserve your spot by emailing Kobiana at nakigan@casadimanza.com by Nov. 1, 2025. 

The cost of the Africa 2026 trip is $1,750 per person. This price includes all accommodations, breakfast and lunch, and all excursions. 

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 Should you want to take something along for the children of Senegal, please consider bringing school supplies like pencils, crayons, and sketch paper. If you would prefer to give out candy, please purchase local candy from local vendors to support the local economy.

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 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. 

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. 

 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. 

 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. 

 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.