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★ Group Trip · Dakar, Senegal 🇸🇳 · March 25 – April 1, 2027 ★

West Is Home

8 days in the motherland — where the culture runs deep,
the people are warm, and your roots feel real.

Mar 25 – Apr 1 2027

8 Days 7 Nights

Dakar, Senegal West Africa 🌍

$2,799+ Starting at

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About the Trip

The Motherland
Is Calling.

West Is Home is more than a group trip — it's a homecoming. We're taking you to Dakar, Senegal: one of the most vibrant, colorful, and culturally rich cities on the African continent.

From the pink waters of Lac Rose to the moving history of Gorée Island, from the energy of local markets to the warm embrace of Senegalese hospitality — this trip will change you. In the best way.

Your guide on the ground is Ali of Andaando Travel, one of Senegal's most trusted cultural tour operators. You'll experience Dakar the way locals do — authentic, immersive, and unforgettable.

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🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

Where We're Staying

Two Iconic Hotels

The best of both worlds — Dakar's city energy and the Saly coast's serene beauty. Both 5-star.

Nights 1–4 · Dakar City

Pullman Dakar Teranga

📍 Dakar City Center

5-star · Ocean views · Heart of the city

Nights 5–7 · Saly Coast

Mövenpick Hotel & Spa Saly

📍 Saly, Petite Côte

5-star · Beachfront · Pool & spa retreat

Investment

Choose Your Package

Two packages, one incredible trip. All packages include the full 8-day experience. Pricing per person based on double occupancy. Solo travelers add $600 supplement.

★ Standard

Standard

Pullman Dakar + Mövenpick Saly · Standard Rooms

$2,799

Per person, double occupancy · Solo: $3,399

4 nights Pullman Dakar Teranga (standard room)
3 nights Mövenpick Saly (standard room)
All group ground transportation
Airport arrival & departure transfers
Welcome dinner in Dakar
Gorée Island excursion
Lac Rose day trip
Cultural tours with Andaando Travel
Farewell dinner on the Petite Côte
West Is Home welcome bag

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★★ Deluxe

Deluxe

Pullman Dakar (ocean view) + Mövenpick (deluxe)

$3,299

Per person, double occupancy · Solo: $3,899

4 nights Pullman Dakar (ocean view room)
3 nights Mövenpick Saly (deluxe room)
All group ground transportation
Airport arrival & departure transfers
Welcome dinner in Dakar
Gorée Island excursion
Lac Rose day trip
Cultural tours with Andaando Travel
Farewell dinner on the Petite Côte
West Is Home welcome bag

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This trip is currently waitlist only. Join through SquadTrip — when a spot opens you'll be contacted to confirm and pay your deposit. All payments are non-refundable. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

8-Day Journey

Your Itinerary

Every day is intentional — cultural, immersive, and deeply connected to the land. Details subject to final confirmation closer to departure.

Wed · Mar 25

Arrival in Dakar

✈️ Arrive at Blaise Diagne Airport

🚗 Group transfer to Pullman Dakar

🥂 Welcome cocktail reception

🍽️ Welcome dinner

Thu · Mar 26

Gorée Island

⛵ Ferry to Gorée Island

🏛️ House of Slaves guided tour

🎨 Local art & culture walk

🌊 Evening at leisure

Fri · Mar 27

Dakar City Deep Dive

🛍️ Marché Sandaga market tour

🕌 African Renaissance Monument

🥁 Cultural performance

🍽️ Senegalese cuisine dinner

Sat · Mar 28

Lac Rose Day Trip

🌸 Lac Rose (Retba) pink lake

📸 Group photo experience

🧂 Salt harvesting visit

🚌 Transfer to Mövenpick Saly

Sun · Mar 29

Saly Beach Day

🏖️ Free beach & pool day

💆🏾‍♀️ Optional spa services

🌅 Sunset cocktails

🎶 Group dinner at resort

Mon · Mar 30

Petite Côte Exploration

🌊 Coastal village visit

🎣 Local fishing community

🛶 Optional water activity

🍽️ Seafood dinner ocean-side

Tue · Mar 31

Free Day + Farewell

☀️ Free morning — beach or spa

🛍️ Last-minute shopping

🥂 Farewell celebration dinner

🌙 Final evening together

Wed · Apr 1

Departure Day

☀️ Final breakfast together

🧳 Check-out & pack up

🚗 Airport transfers

✈️ Fly home — changed forever

What's Covered

Included vs. Not Included

✓ What's Included

4 nights Pullman Dakar Teranga (per tier)
3 nights Mövenpick Hotel & Spa Saly (per tier)
All group ground transportation in Senegal
Airport transfers on arrival & departure
Ferry to Gorée Island
Cultural guided tours with Andaando Travel
Welcome dinner & farewell dinner
Lac Rose full day trip
West Is Home welcome bag

✗ Not Included

International airfare (fly into DSS — Blaise Diagne)
Senegal e-Visa (required — easy online process)
Yellow fever vaccination (required for entry)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Daily meals not listed in itinerary
Personal shopping & souvenirs
Optional spa services at Mövenpick
Gratuities for personal services

Why Senegal

Why the Motherland First?

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History That Moves You

Gorée Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — one of the most significant places in the African diaspora. Standing there is something words can't fully describe. You have to feel it.

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Culture on Every Corner

Dakar is West Africa's creative capital — world-class music, vibrant art, incredible food, and fashion that will inspire your whole wardrobe. Teranga (hospitality) is a way of life here.

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Scenery Like No Other

A literal pink lake. Crashing Atlantic waves. Golden-hour coastlines. Dakar will challenge everything you thought you knew about what Africa looks like.

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The Food Is Worth It Alone

Thiéboudienne, yassa, mafé, dibi — Senegalese cuisine is rich, bold, and deeply satisfying. You will eat like royalty every single day.

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Safe & Expertly Guided

Senegal is one of West Africa's most stable and welcoming countries. With Ali of Andaando Travel guiding us on the ground, you will always feel safe, seen, and supported.

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More Accessible Than Ever

Direct flights from major U.S. hubs, easy e-Visa process, English widely spoken. The motherland is closer than you think — and waiting to welcome you home.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

West Is Home sold out its initial release of spots. The waitlist allows us to notify you immediately if a cancellation opens up or if we open a second departure. Join through SquadTrip — it's free and keeps you first in line.

U.S. citizens require an e-Visa to enter Senegal. The process is straightforward and done online at evisa.sec.gouv.sn. Cost is approximately $60 USD. We will share a full visa guide closer to the trip date.

Yes — proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry into Senegal. You'll need your yellow vaccination card at the airport. Please consult your doctor or a travel health clinic at least 4–6 weeks before departure.

Fly into Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Dakar, Senegal. There are direct flights from New York (JFK) via Air Senegal and connections through Paris, Casablanca, and Lisbon. Group airport transfers on arrival day are included.

We've partnered with Ali of Andaando Travel — one of Senegal's most respected cultural guides, specializing in diaspora travel experiences. Ali knows Dakar and the Petite Côte intimately. You're in excellent hands.

Yes! West Is Home is open to all travelers ready to experience the motherland. Come solo, with a partner, or with your crew — everyone is welcome on this one.

All payments are non-refundable. We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance to protect your investment. Insurance can cover cancellations due to illness, emergencies, and flight disruptions.

★ Don't Miss Out

The Motherland Is
Waiting for You

Spots are extremely limited and the waitlist is active. Don't let this one pass you by — Senegal will stay with you for the rest of your life.

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March 25 – April 1, 2027 · Dakar, Senegal 🇸🇳 · Pullman Dakar Teranga + Mövenpick Hotel & Spa Saly