Welcome to Dakar, where the Atlantic breeze meets the hum of creativity. Upon arrival at Blaise Diagne International Airport, you'll be greeted by your guide and transported to our first accommodation, an ocean-view heritage hotel (itself an essay in colour and texture) in the Plateau district. This historic heart of Dakar is filled with colonial-era buildings, landmarks and monuments. 

Rest, take in our hotel’s super style or refresh with a pool dip before gathering for a sunset welcome and a relaxed dinner overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

After a traditional breakfast, become grounded into Senegal via a personalised design and architecture walk with one of the countries leading architects. Discover Dakar’s architectural contrasts ~ colonial heritage beside bold modern forms and the vibrant street life of the city. 

After a lunch of local flavours, visit with Senegalese fashion icon and our favourite collaborator Khadjia at her atelier and store front for a lesson in forever style!

An early evening ferry will take you to Gorée Island, alive with artistry and resilience. Historically a major center of the transatlantic slave trade, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and a potent symbol of history and memory. 

Here you’ll stay for 2 nights at an iconic artist-owned guesthouse, a kaleidoscope of pattern, print and colour where each space tells a unique local story. Evening brings a shared courtyard dinner in our hotel, revel in the beauty of your surroundings and your travel partners.. beneath the stars.

Awake to breakfast amongst the colour and delight in our mesmerising hotel surrounds before experiencing a tour of heritage sites. This sobering tour will include the famous Door of No Return that played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade. 

Enjoy lunch at a beloved local institution known for its traditional Senegalese cuisine. Savor authentic flavors in a warm, inviting atmosphere that's a favorite among both locals and visitors. 

The afternoon is free-time for you to enjoy, wander the streets and take-in the sun-washed architecture and markets of Goree Island or climb to the top of the castle of Ike de Gorée for a phenomenal view of the island. 

Alternatively take rest and revel in the energy and interiors at our colour-loving boutique accommodation before we begin our cross country travels tomorrow.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch 

Enjoy an early breakfast and the last moments amongst the sun washed style of Gorée Island before returning to the mainland. Back in Dakar, spend the morning with a non-profit organisation that highlight the work of female artisans to a global audience. Sit amongst the embroidery workshop and the women to hear their stories and the fair trade principles that keep this thriving organisation alive and relevant. 

If you’re a brand or retailer looking to collaborate with artisan groups and social impact communities in Senegal? We can assist you in this process and introduce you to our partners and collaborators. 

After lunch, our travels take us to the shimmering Pink Lake, whose rose tones shift with the light. Learn about salt harvesting traditions and take the opportunity for some spectacular photography immersed in the natural beauty of this location.

Return to Dakar by night time for an optional coastal dinner or rest before our overland travels. 

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Awaken by the sea to drive north toward Saint-Louis, passing baobabs and fishing villages along the way. 

Arrive early afternoon and settle into the hospitality and art-filled interiors of our riverside heritage guesthouse. An authentic cultural stay housed in a traditional Saint Louis residence that celebrates Senegalese culture through food, art and interiors.  

Spend the afternoon on an orientation walk with a local guide through Saint Louis’s narrow streets of pastel balconies and ironwork before an evening of jazz, dancing and local cuisine.

Wake to the river’s quiet rhythm and a traditional breakfast from local produce. Today you’ll explore Saint-Louis’s artistic soul -  visit ateliers, photography studios, and galleries that highlight emerging Senegalese creatives. 

Lunch riverside, then visit with a local artist who creates extraordinary sculptures from waste materials. Dinner is shared in a courtyard restaurant lit by lanterns and brass melodies.