Saint-Louis International Jazz Festival 2027 Tour | 8-Day Senegal Music, Culture & Desert Adventure

Welcome to Senegal! Upon arrival at Blaise Diagne International Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Dakar.

After check-in, enjoy a welcome briefing introducing you to your Senegal adventure and the Saint-Louis International Jazz Festival program. The remainder of the day is at leisure before gathering for a traditional Senegalese welcome dinner.

Overnight: Radisson Blu Hotel Dakar, Terrou-Bi Resort, or similar.

After breakfast, discover the vibrant capital of Senegal on a guided city tour. Visit Independence Square, the African Renaissance Monument, Kermel Market, and the colorful Soumbédioune Craft Market.

Later, board the ferry to Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its colonial architecture and its powerful history connected to the Atlantic slave trade. Visit the House of Slaves and stroll through the charming streets before returning to Dakar.

Overnight: Dakar.

Following breakfast, depart north along Senegal’s scenic coastline to the historic city of Saint-Louis, the country’s former colonial capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Upon arrival, check into your hotel before taking a guided walking tour through the city’s charming colonial streets, colorful balconies, and lively fishing district. In the evening, attend the opening performances of the Saint-Louis International Jazz Festival, featuring celebrated African and international jazz artists.

Overnight: Hôtel La Résidence, Hotel de la Poste, or similar.

Spend the day immersed in one of Africa’s most prestigious music festivals.

Enjoy outstanding jazz concerts, cultural exhibitions, art displays, workshops, and performances by internationally acclaimed musicians. Between performances, explore Saint-Louis’ vibrant cafés, galleries, artisan boutiques, and riverside promenades.

As night falls, experience unforgettable open-air jazz concerts beneath the stars.

Overnight: Saint-Louis.

After breakfast, travel to Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, one of Africa’s most important wetlands and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enjoy a guided boat excursion through the reserve, home to pelicans, flamingos, herons, cormorants, crocodiles, and hundreds of migratory bird species.

Return to Saint-Louis in the afternoon before enjoying another evening of exceptional jazz performances and cultural entertainment at the festival.

Overnight: Saint-Louis.

Depart after breakfast for the spectacular Lompoul Desert, famous for its rolling golden sand dunes that create a miniature Sahara landscape.

Enjoy a camel ride across the dunes before relaxing in a luxury desert camp. Experience traditional Senegalese hospitality with cultural performances, local cuisine, and live music around a campfire beneath the stars.

Overnight: Luxury Desert Camp.

After breakfast, return to Dakar.

The afternoon is free for shopping or optional visits to local art galleries and craft markets. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner celebrating your unforgettable Senegal adventure.

Overnight: Dakar.

After breakfast, enjoy leisure time before transferring to Blaise Diagne International Airport for your departure flight.

Depart with lasting memories of Senegal’s vibrant music, rich history, warm hospitality, and one of Africa’s finest jazz festivals.