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Sustainable travel Humanitarian projects Voluntourism in West Africa: missions and donations to local population through direct participation
All of our Sustainable Travel Itineraries feature an Assistance & Support action to local population.
Out of the total rates:
10% devoted to your 'Solidarity Day'
20% devoted to the association's costs and funding.
70% logistic costs (full board, all meals, excursions, visits, guides, transport, etc.)
International Flights are not included.
CASAMANCE 7 WONDERS -
Welcome to the adventure, discovery of untamed territories, deserted islands, integration and solidarity action.
These are the elements of the itinerary, where the culture of Diolas Villages and the Casamance River mysteries
will be revealed to you through excursions and special encounters.
Day 1 : Ziguinchor
Take in charge upon arrival in Ziguinchor , greetings and settling in the hotel.
After lunch taken at a local restaurant, you will discover the most important sites of the city (local markets, architecture). Dinner and night spent at the hotel.
Day 2 : The Cap Skirring Seashores
Breakfast, and departure to Cap Skirring’ wonderful seashores. Lunch in a local restaurant,
and afternoon spent among sunbathing, swimming and long walks on the white-
Return to Ziguinchor at the end of the day, dinner and night spent at the hotel.
Retour à la fin de la journée sur Ziguinchor, hébergement en hôtel, dîner et nuit.
Day 3 : The Diola Culture
Four-
Days 4, 5 and 6 : Sailing on the Casamance River
Early departure for a three-
You will have the feeling of being in another world, and actually that is the truth…
The first day, you will take a visit to an animist island community. Dinner and night
spent in a ‘Campement-
The second day you will head towards the estuary of the river, and stop at Carabane
Island, a resting place filled with history and tradition. Dinner and night spent
in a ‘Campement-
The third day, you will sail back the river, taking time to stop at Pointe St. Georges, for lunch and dolphin watching.
Back to Ziguinchor at the end of the day, dinner and night spent at the hotel.
Day 7 : Djibelor and Solidarity Action
Visit to a crocodile farm, discovery of multiple species of trees and plants. Then, the Solidarity Action will take place: the 10% of the trip rate will be given back to you, and reinvested towards an assistance project, together with local communities. You will actively participate to the project, an authentic source of integration and understanding. Dinner and night spent at the hotel.
Day 8 : Local Arts & Crafts, Departure
The Crafts Market, purchase of souvenirs and art objects. Back to the hotel, and preparation for the return trip.
* Our 2011 net rates: €790.00/person starting from 2 participants.
* Single occupancy additional rate : €210.00
* This is an all-
* Not included: Drinks, personal purchases. International flight to Senegal.
* The itinerary can be modified in its sequence as to always provide the best opportunities concerning excursions and visits.
* The trip is tailor made according to the travellers’ arrival/departure schedules.
MYSTERIES OF EASTERN SENEGAL -
From Ziguinchor to Kedougou, passing through the Niokolo Koba Animal Reserve and arriving until the Bedick lands and the Dindi Felo waterfalls: an itinerary of stunning beauty and deep authenticity.
The tour operates from a minimum of two participants. (tailor made from Dakar as well).
Day 1 : Arrival in Ziguinchor
Arrival in Ziguinchor: greetings and settling in the hotel, lunch taken at a local restaurant. Your first day is dedicated to the discovery of this bohemian city, the centre and its colonial houses, the fishermen neighbourhood and the local markets (Escale and St.Maur). Dinner and night spent at the hotel.
Day 2 : The River Excursion
Breakfast and departure for a magnificent pirogue excursion on the Casamance River.
Fauna observation on the Birds’ Island; lunch at Affiniam, walk through the village, sailing back to Ziguinchor in the late afternoon. Dinner and night spent at the hotel.
Day 3 : Ziguinchor / Niokolo Koba (7hours drive)
Petit déjeuner et départ pour le Sénégal Oriental. Pique-
Selon l’heure d’arrivée, temps libre puis dîner et nuit.
Day 4 : Photo-
Four wheel drive excursion: a photo safari on the large reserve’ dirt roads. We will pass the suspended bridge until the lions’ camping and we will observe the Fauna at the Simenti pond.
Drive to Kedougou at the end of the day. Dinner and night spent at the hotel.
Day 5 : The Bedik Lands
Four wheel drive to Ibel’ Peuhl village. Trekking on the Bassari mountains to the Iwol village (medium trail – approximate hiking time: 1hour). Discovery of the Bediks people: a special community still bearer of ancestral rites and traditions.
Visit of the village and lunch in local farm house.
Then, the Solidarity Action will take place: the 10% of the trip rate will be given back to you, and reinvested towards an assistance project, together with local communities.
You will actively participate to the project, an authentic source of integration and understanding.
Dinner and night spent in home stay–style lodging: the actual accommodation varies according to the location where the solidarity action takes place.
Day 6 : Dindifelo
Very early departure towards the Dindi Felo village. Four wheel drive through dirt road (difficult trail – approximate driving time: 2hours). 15 minutes walk through the forest and finally reach the waterfalls, an unforgettable sight!
Bath in the cool waters: lunch and inspiring moments in a paradisiacal environment.
Back to Kedougou in the late afternoon, dinner and night spent at the hotel.
Day 7 : Kedougou / Ziguinchor (10 hours drive)
On the road back to Ziguinchor, a day of voyaging; stop for lunch at Kolda (or snack
along the way). Arrival in the early evening, dinner and well-
Day 8 : Local Arts & Crafts, Departure
The Crafts Market, purchase of souvenirs and art objects. Back to the hotel, and preparation for the return trip.
* Our 2011 net rates: €890.00/person starting from 2 participants.
* Single occupancy additional rate : €230.00
* This is an all-
* Not included: Drinks, personal purchases. International flight to Senegal.
* The itinerary can be modified in its sequence as to always provide the best opportunities concerning excursions and visits.
* The trip is tailor made according to the travellers’ arrival/departure schedules.
* During rainy season (jul/aug/sept) internal park visits are not allowed; we will drive through, heading to Kedougou.
Our tours are tailor made according to your travel dates, and are available all year long.
Our constant presence in the region gives you the chance of being informed about dates and schedules of special ceremonies and events, for you to enjoy once in Senegal.
International flights usually head to Dakar: an H.E.L.P. Travel representative is based in the Senegalese capital to provide you assistance and support for your internal transfer.