Senegal/Benin 2

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Ma 4th – 9th, 2027

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Description

A photography tour through Senegal and Benin offers an extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of West Africa, capturing the vibrant spirit of two nations steeped in rich cultural heritage.

In Senegal, you’ll explore the colorful streets of Dakar, and the bustling and colorful boats of Saint Louis where the energy of the city pulses through lively markets, street art, and tradition abound. We will visit the hauntingly beautiful island of Gorée, where the echoes of history come alive.

Meanwhile, in Benin, you’ll uncover the captivating rituals of Vodun (Voodoo), photographing sacred ceremonies, and the life of Ganvie , a floating village where some of the locals have never set food on land in their entire lives.

From the bustling trade routes to serene village life, the landscapes and people of these countries offer an unmatched depth of emotion and narrative, giving you the chance to document stories that stretch from the past to the present. A photography tour here is more than just an opportunity to take beautiful pictures, it’s a chance to engage with a rich cultural tapestry that tells the stories of resilience, tradition, and community!

Senegal and Benin offered some of the best “street” and cultural photography I have ever experienced in my life of travels! – David McKay

Additional information

Registration Type

Photographer

Overview Details

THE DETAILS: 

  • Dates:  MAy 4th – 11th, 2027 
  • Price:$4800 –  No interest payment plan available. Single Supplement – Add $1000
  • This is an extension offer to Morocco 2

Price- $4800 based on DBL occupancy. Single Supplement – Add $1000

Non – Photo Rate (MUST accompany a paid photographer) – $4300 (only 2 available)

Dates – April 16th – 20th, 2027 ( 5 days and nights)

 

Included

  • Photography Instruction with 2 Instructors 

  • Small Group (10 photographers, 2 non photo participants)

  • Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary

  • Professional Guide

  • Transportation provided on trip

  • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary

  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

  • Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary

Not Included

  • Airfare from Casablanca to Dakar and Dakar to Lome

  • Trip cancelation insurance or any other travel insurance

  • Visas when applicable

  • Gratuities

  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry

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Itinerary

ITINERARY – SENEGAL and BENIN

Day 1: Fly in the morning from Casablanca to Dakar, the capital of Senegal. From Dakar airport drive straight to Saint Louis, the old colonial capital of French West Africa. An orientation walk.

Overnight in Saint Louis, Siki Hotel.

Day 2: All day to explore Saint Louis.

Overnight in Saint Louis, Siki Hotel. Breakfast included.

Day 3: We will drive back to Dakar, having lunch and a look at the large African Renaissance monument. A short boat ride to the island of Goree, and overnight at a peaceful lodge there.

Overnight on Goree. Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 4: A flight from Dakar to Lome (or Cotonou, if there’s a flight). Check in at the comfortable Sofitel hotel in Benin.

Overnight in Cotonou, Sofitel. Breakfast included.

Day 5: We will visit Porto Novo, Benin’s capital, in the morning – it has a lively market, and an interesting voodoo temple and Afro-Brazilian mosque. In the afternoon we will take a boat to Ganvie, Africa’s largest floating village. Farewell dinner.

Overnight in Cotonou, Sofitel. Breakfast and dinner included.

Instructors

  • Toby Gelston
  • TBA

Tour Pack

Please view the Tour Packet from the link below when it becomes available.  Much of the information contained in this packet is also available under the Tour Prep page here on the website. However, this packet will also include some gear and other specifics for this tour.

Please note that specific flight information, arrival and departure times, accommodations, and other logistical information may not be in this packet. Those items will be emailed to you at various times in the planning process of each tour.

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