Nubian Hueman: Connecting Through Culture & Style in Dakar Senegal

JT
Jelani Travel
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44 reviews
Dec 1 - 9, 2025
Group size: 24 - 30
Nubian Hueman: Connecting Through Culture & Style in Dakar Senegal
Dakar

Jelani Travel
  • Email address verified
44 reviews

Dec 1 - 9, 2025
Group size: 24 - 30

About this trip

Explore Senegal to embrace the local culture through food, history and more. 

  • Visit the famous Renaissance Monument
  • Pay homage to our ancestors on Goree Island
  • Black Civilizations Museum
  • Divinity Mosque 
  • Marché Kermel
  • Cafe Touba
  • Selebe Yoon Gallery
  • Village des Arts Tour
  • Sandaga Market 
  • Batik Fabric Dying Experience
  • Beach Day in Saly

Trip Details

Flight Info

Arrive in Dakar, Senegal (airport code: DSS) on December 1, 2025 and depart on December 9, 2025.


Need assistance with booking your international flight? We can connect you with a travel assistant who will research flight options for you for a nominal fee. Email us at [email protected]


Room Occupancy

Trip price is based on double occupancy and priced per person. Individuals who purchase double occupancy and traveling without a roommate, will be paired with a roommate if available on a first come first serve basis. If a roommate is not available, you will be required to purchase the single occupancy supplement. 


Travel Insurance

Travel insurance covering all applicable dates of any travel with Jelani Travel is required. We strongly recommend that you purchase an additional comprehensive “cancel for any reason” insurance to the extent that such insurance is available under the laws governing your state. 


Cancellation Policy

Trips are non-refundable and non-transferable.


Payment Plan Policy

1. Three consecutive failures to pay scheduled installments will be subject to late fees up to $200, trip cancellation and loss of 100% of trip package price. 


2. Total balance must be paid at least 90 days prior to the trip start date, or be subject to late fees up to $200. 


3. If total balance is not received at least 60 days prior to the trip start date, the trip will be subject to cancellation and loss of 100% of trip package price.  

How to Book

1. Choose your package

Please note all packages are based on double occupancy and priced per person. If you want to lodge by yourself, you will need to first choose your package and then add the Single Occupancy Supplement. 


2. Create an account 

When checking out, you should check the box next to "Create an account to manage your booking online." This will allow you to edit, adjust your trip, and select additional options at a later date.


3. Processing fees 

When proceeding to payment, please note that there is no processing fee if you pay by ACH using your banking information. There is a processing fee if you choose to pay by credit or debit card.


4. Payment Plan

Each payment plan is set up for automatic payments on specific dates. You can call or email us after you register to adjust your payment dates in a way that works better for you. 


5. Questionnaire

Answer the short questionnaire required for every participant.


6. Confirmation email 

You will receive a confirmation email with your receipt, payment plan information, and the option to purchase travel insurance for this trip. We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect your investment.


7. Store your account info and password

You can go back to your account any time to check your balance, pay it off, or add additional options.

Contact Us

Thank you for joining Jelani Travel!


If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected] or call (202) 915-9508.


Please be sure to follow us on Instagram & join our Facebook group for visual examples of how we curate for the culture. 

What’s included

  • 5 Star Accommodation
    double occupancy
  • Airport Transportation
  • Local Expert Guide
  • Ground Transportation
  • Meals
    as indicated on the itinerary
  • Excursion Entry Fees

What’s not included

  • Travel Insurance
    strongly recommended
  • Flight to Senegal
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Visa Fees

Available Packages

Payment Plan
Deposit: $599

price is per person

$4,199
Deposit: $599

Available Add-Ons

Single Occupancy Supplement
$995
Deposit: $199

Select this add on option if you want to have your own room

Itinerary

Senegal
December 1-9, 2025

Day 1

DSS Airport Transfer

Check in 

Welcome Dinner 


Included Meal: Dinner

City: Dakar


Day 2

Selebe Yoon Gallery

Village des Arts Tour & 

Language Crash Course with Traditional Tea


Included Meal: Breakfast

City: Dakar


Day 3

Goree Island & Slave House Tour  

Market Shopping 

Welcome Home Libations & Drum Circle


Included Meal: Breakfast

City: Dakar


Day 4

Curated Sandaga Market Shopping Day


Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

City: Dakar


Day 5

Dakar City Tour: African Renaissance Monument, Black Civilizations Museum, 

Divinity Mosque, Marché Kermel, Cafe Touba


Included Meal: Breakfast

City: Dakar


Day 6

Batik Fabric Dying Experience


Included Meal: Breakfast

City: Dakar


Day 7

Beach Day in Saly


Included Meal: Breakfast

City: Saly


Day 8

Free Day: Optional Overnight Safari & Game Drive Experience at Fathala Wildlife Resort


Included Meal: Breakfast

City: Dakar


Day 9

Check Out 

DSS Airport Transfer 


Included Meal: Breakfast

City: Dakar

Your Organizer


JT
Jelani Travel
44 reviews
Jelani Travel has been providing well-curated travel experiences for Black people for over a decade. Focused on helping people of African descent reimagine Africa and beyond, JT has successfully led epic experiences to 26 countries. To provide high-quality, transformative experiences, Jelani Travel focuses on four elements: self-care, service, culture and adventure. About Founder: AshleyNCompany.com

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Our family had an unforgettable trip with Jelani Travel, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Our kids, especially my son, had the time of their lives and didn't want to come back home! Jelani's thoughtful planning and engaging activities truly captivated their imaginations and hearts. This trip proved that Africa is in us, and we are so grateful for the incredible memories made. Thank you to the entire Jelani staff for making this an extraordinary adventure for our family!
By Von M for African Paradise on Jun 23, 2024
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This trip was AMAZING! I loved every activity. I gained a wealth of knowledge and did it with wonderful people. Thank for helping me fulfill my dream of going to the motherland. I hope to travel with you again!
By Wendy R for Ghana + Togo & Benin 2023 on Dec 29, 2023
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By Tedra C for Ghana + Togo & Benin 2023 on Dec 28, 2023
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By Monique H for Ghana + Togo & Benin 2023 on Dec 26, 2023
There were 14 travelers scheduled to spend 7-10 days in Ghana, optionally in Togo and Benin. The journey began well before us arriving in Accra Ghana. Jelani Travel actively corresponded with this group to prepare for the trip - passports, visas, travel expectations and packing. Jelani Travel was also very responsive to inquiries and provided great advice. Our group of travelers stayed connected through a common "Whats App" group, often getting new communication, sharing photos, and much more. Upon arriving in Accra, Ghana, we were shuttled to the hotel and activities began that night with dinner. We had a complete itinerary of activities that allowed for eating, shopping, and exploring the richness and tenderness of Africa. We experienced the cuisine and the people. We found new friends and engaged in many conversations. We spent 7 days in Ghana (both Accra and Kumasi) - visiting cultural centers commemorating Kwame Nkrumah and W.E.B DuBois. We visited Cape Coast to visit the slave caves and more. We visited art centers and engaged with local vendors selling their wares and more. We dined at popular restaurants to taste the local cuisine. We walked the sands of Ghana. We participated in a naming ceremony and received our "birth" names. Many of us continued to Togo and Benin. We experienced local customs in Togo - voodoo practices and more food. After 1 day in Togo, we then traversed to Benin. In Benin, we further immersed in the African cultures and saw the quickly advancing center of Benin. Overall, the trip exceeded my expectations. Jelani Travel organized a great trip for both new and experienced travelers. There was adequate free time to indulge in the experience. The selection of meals was well received, allowing us to get the true "taste of Africa". We made new friends and found familiar stories to share. I look forward to using Jelani Travel on my next travel plans.
By MARY P for Ghana + Togo & Benin 2023 on Dec 26, 2023
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