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Dakar

Experience traditional Senegalese hospitality, take surf lessons with locals, and tap in with Senegal’s rich history.

Experience Dakar, Senegal

May 23 - 30, 2025 * Memorial Day Weekend

Join us in Dakar to experience traditional Senegalese hospitality, surf with locals, and tap in with ancestral history.

About your trip

Dakar is a beautiful West African paradise.

Join a curious community of Black travelers in Dakar, Senegal, and immerse yourself in Senegalese history and culture through nibbles, nature, and nightlife.

What’s included

  • All activities listed on the itinerary

  • RT airport transfers (only on official trip dates)

  • Single occupancy room in a boutique hotel

  • All breakfasts, some lunches, one welcome dinner

  • Pre-trip Community virtual town hall

  • Buoyant Dakar Travel Guide

  • WhatsApp group message

  • Experienced local tour guides and a Buoyant host with you throughout the trip

Not included

  • Airfare in and out of the country

  • Pre/Post trip accommodation or airport transfers

  • Passport or visa fees (if applicable - US passport holders don’t require a visa)

  • Mandatory travel insurance

  • Incidental expenses

  • Meals not listed on itinerary

  • Alcohol except where noted

  • Tips

Itinerary

Flight

Please remember to book your flight to land in Dakar by 4 PM.

Day 1

Arrival in Dakar (DSS) | welcome drink

Day 2

Tap In | Dakar City Tour

Day 3

For The Ancestors | Goree Island

Day 4

Surfs Up | Surf lessons & local lunch

Day 5

Do You, Boo | Free Day

Day 6

Explore More | Quad biking & wine tasting

Day 7

Bottle & A Boat | Boat experience & farewell dinner

Trip Cost: $4,500

Deposit: $500

Payment plans available - Book below 👇🏾

PEEP THE EXPERIENCE

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PEEP THE EXPERIENCE 👀

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  • "This was my first travel group, and I was quite nervous, but I am so glad I took the risk. "

    Saidah B., Brazil 2024

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YOUR ITINERARY

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YOUR ITINERARY *

  • Welcome to Dakar, the beautiful West African city by the sea, and your new home for the next week!

    Today, we’ll pick you up from the airport (plan to arrive at DSS airport by 4 PM) and whisk you to our cozy boutique hotel in the heart of Dakar, where a welcome drink awaits you.

  • Now that you’re settled in, it’s time to connect with Dakar. Our journey will begin with a city tour, with stops at some of the city’s most important landmarks, like the African Renaissance Monument, to learn about its history and get a feel for the culture.

    Meals: Breakfast & lunch

  • No visit to Senegal is complete without honoring the ancestral history that connects our people. We’ll visit the tiny island to honor the ancestral history tied to enslavement and pay homage to those who came before us.

    Meals: Breakfast & lunch

  • Dakar has a stunning coastline and is one of the best places in the world for surfing. We’ll head to a local, Black-owned surf school and restaurant for lessons with expert surfers and lunch featuring local Senegalese bites.

    Meals: Breakfast & lunch

  • Spend today. However, you’d like to be on the beach, by the pool, or explore more of this vibrant city. You’ll get a Buoyant travel guide with the best things to do, see, eat, and experience during your free time in Dakar.

    Meals: Breakfast

  • It’s time for more thrills! Today, we’ll experience a quad bike ride amongst beautiful baobab trees. After some free time, we’ll spend the evening sipping local wines at an intimate wine tasting.

    Meals: Breakfast and Lunch 

    Meals: Breakfast & lunch

  • No Buoyant trip is complete without a boat day! We’ll spend the afternoon cruise the ocean with good views and vibes. We’ll connect as a community in the evening for our farewell dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner

  • We’re so glad you joined us in Senegal. Thank you for being here, kinfolk!

This is our inaugural Senegal trip, but peep us in Salvador, Brazil.

Different city. Same fly sh*t.

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YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS

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YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS *

Boutique hotel | Central neighborhood | On-site restaurant and pool

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THIS EXPERIENCE IS FOR YOU IF:

You A Vibe

We welcome all Black folks from across the diaspora to join us with open-mindedness and good energy for connecting with new people and experiences.

You Grown, Grown

We grown and sharing rooms isn’t our thing. Every traveler on this trip gets a single-occupancy room, and unlike other companies, we won’t charge you more for traveling solo.

You Love Black People

We envision a united diaspora. We designed this experience to connect you with cool people, places, and businesses in Ghana.

 Important Notes

  • Plan to arrive in Dakar (airport code: DSS) by 4 PM on May 23, 2025.

    We usually have our welcome dinner around 7 PM, so landing earlier allows time to settle into the hotel before dinner.

    If your flight arrives after the welcome dinner, causing you to miss the experience, please plan to eat at the hotel’s restaurant (or elsewhere) at your own expense.

  • US citizens don’t need a visa to visit Senegal.

  • Of course! Payment plans are available from the time of booking through April 1, 2025. If you book after this date, full payment is due at the time of booking.

  • All travelers will get a private single-occupancy room at a boutique hotel.

  • Yes! All trip attendees must share proof of a round-trip flight, travel insurance, and emergency contact information by April 1, 2025.

  • We design our trips to include a mix of experiences that aren't 100% luxury or budget; we exist for Black travelers, our kinfolk, who enjoy both types of travel. Buoyant kinfolk are like bougie aunties and uncles who still love a good deal.

    You probably enjoy splurging on a unique dining experience but love street food. You adore well-designed spaces, like charming boutique hotels, and are excited to have authentic, local experiences that help connect you with Black history and culture.


    Most of all, you understand that the places we're visiting are layered and nuanced. We travel knowing we are guests in someone's home, and we respect the land and people as such.

    Our kinfolk are adventurous, open-minded travelers who deeply value Black history and culture and are independent.

    While we always provide quality customer service, we also always allow free time to explore on your own or relax and rejuvenate because we believe rest is our birthright.

  • Check out reviews from our previous clients here: https://bit.ly/48Tdwwv

    • For all trips booked before March 1, 2025, you may receive a full refund up to 48 hours after booking. Trips booked after this date aren’t eligible for 48-hour refunds. 

    • After 48 hours, all deposits and future payments are non-refundable. 

    • Life happens! If you must cancel after 48 hours, we can transfer your trip place and payments to someone else.

    • If you cancel after 48 hours, we may issue you future trip credits at our discretion.

    • We recommend purchasing travel insurance as soon as you book your spot on this trip in case of cancellation.

      To cancel, email hello@buoyanttravel.com

WHAT OUR KINFOLK SAY

Saidah B.

Wonderful experience with a wonderful group ! Briona was such a warm and welcoming host. This was my first travel group, and I was quite nervous, but I am so glad I took the risk. The activities were well thought out, from food tour to Afro Punk to the historical tour of beautiful Salvador, I truly enjoyed myself.

Jalena T.

This was my first time doing a group tour, and I'm glad I did it with Buoyant Travel. The group wasn't so big that I didn't get personalized attention, and it wasn't so small that I felt smothered. As someone who likes to have time to do my own thing, the trip was very flexible with how I spent my time and the activities I wanted to participate in. I really enjoyed the pace and diversity of activities that Buoyant and the guides curated. I wouldn't hesitate to book a trip again.