Dakar: 5 Jan 2008 to 7 Jan 2008

Dakar, Senegal’s capital on the tip of Western Africa is a modern town with a charming colonial centre known for its handicrafts, textiles, silver-work and beaches. Watch the local fishermen or take a trip to see the beautiful African hinterland.

As you explore Dakar, familiarize yourself with its history and watch beautiful sand paintings being created at the beachfront Artisan Village. The beaches of Dakar are equipped for water sports, including deep-sea fishing and scuba diving. Dakar is a city of contrasts where businessmen and tourists, European clothes and traditional dress, colonial style villas and huge modern buildings, new residential areas and the Medina (intriguing native quarters) are all to be found existing side by side. Take advantage of the numerous European and African restaurants and casinos Dakar has to offer.

Dakar, Senegal’s capital on the tip of Western Africa is a modern town with a charming colonial centre known for its handicrafts, textiles, silver-work and beaches. Watch the local fishermen or take a trip to see the beautiful African hinterland.

As you explore Dakar, familiarize yourself with its history and watch beautiful sand paintings being created at the beachfront Artisan Village. The beaches of Dakar are equipped for water sports, including deep-sea fishing and scuba diving. Dakar is a city of contrasts where businessmen and tourists, European clothes and traditional dress, colonial style villas and huge modern buildings, new residential areas and the Medina (intriguing native quarters) are all to be found existing side by side. Take advantage of the numerous European and African restaurants and casinos Dakar has to offer.