Private tour in Dakar Sogui W

Half Day Tour : Goree Island

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Sogui W.

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Hi dear travelers, Grant me just a few hours to show you the hidden wonders of such a so culturally rich country called: Senegal, or the land of hospitality. With my company, for sure, this tour will be forever engraved in your memory and will be completely different from the ones you did before! One simple reason, I know how to do it! My name is Sogui , a really very African name which is still echoing around the world, because of my proficiencies, my honesty and my legendary smile. If you're looking for a gifted and knowledgeable English and Spanish speaking tour guide, I'm the right choice. I'm not saying that, just to speak highly of myself, but these are the testimonies of the people I've already toured in Senegal and the Gambia. I've got so many reasons to give, you don't know what you're loosing in not booking my services. First I'm very fluent in English and Spanish in a french speaking country, where the great majority speaks french. This also can be certified by my university studies rewarded by a certificate of specialization in American literature and civilization. Moreover as an African, I'm privileged and entitled to talk about some facets of our so rich culture: polygamy, marriage, circumcision, initiation, naming ceremony, the meaning of tattoos, and so on. Some of my colleagues call me the walking encyclopaedia, the others call me professor. Because for them I was made for teaching. In my opinion, what is important is to serve my country as an ambassador of tourism, to promote it with love, knowledge, kindness, honesty, smiles and availability. In all my services, quality is the keyword. And will be perceived first in I , myself, the vehicles, the restaurants. If you have also partiality for history, fauna and flora, my tours are the right ones for you. Even for Birdwatchers , Senegal has 660 species of birds. With me let's find out birds such as:the abyssinian roller, the lizzard buzzard, the cardinal woodpecker, the red throated bee eater, the nightjars, the blue-cheeked bee eater, the Egyptian plover, the hammerkop, the shikra, the bateleur , the carmine bee eater , the african harrier hawk, the african finfoot, the grey krestel , the african brown snake eagle, the klaas cuckoo, the dark chanting goshawk, the cricket wabler , the kittlitz plover , and so on. Moreover, my experience of at least 18 years as an English and Spanish speaking guide is another reason for you dear "friends " to join my tours , meaning I know how to take good care of my clients. Even as a second year student, I was doing some off shore tours in Dakar. After being licensed as an English and Spanish speaking tour guide. I started taking the African-American around Senegal and to a small Gambian village named Juffureh, which is Kunta Kinteh forefathers origin, within the Black history month. Later on, I went to work with all the biggest European Tour Operators present in Senegal. When booking my services, be sure in advance that you're in good hands, and a total immersion in the local culture is guaranteed When visiting, we'll take our time to enjoy every single minute and every single site, we'll not be running as some Tour Operators do . You'll be given the maximum time to explore and enjoy the sites. Please keep your guide books in your bags, because What I'm saying will not be found in any guide book. With me you're sure not to throw you money out of the window. At the end you'll realize how friendly and knowledgeable I was!!! Welcome to Senegal!! Your satisfaction is priority 1994: My second university degree of literary studies: DUEL II 1995: Certificate of American literature and civilization at Cheikh A Diop university 2006: certificate of guide training 1997: I'm licensed by the Senegalese department of tourism as an English and Spanish speaking tour guide. 1998 - 1999: My first steps tourism were taking the African-American around Senegal and the Gambia 2000 -2017: I worked in tourism, taking the tourists in Mauritania ,Senegal, and The Gambia My license number: RCCM SN TH 2014 A 3231 No restrictions for me ,I am an excellent driver also .

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Overview of your Dakar tour

We leave for the Ferry Station. Once on board, after a 15 minutes ride , we are on the island . We start with the Slaves House and its famous «Door Of No Return », which was the last link of the slave with Africa. Here we will lay bare slavery, learn how Black people were abused, humiliated, enslaved and shipped for the Americas for four centuries . See the downgrading treatments laid down by the Black Code, which were inflicted to them , when rebelling. See the shackles and heavy iron balls, the slaves were having with them. Then we keep on walking on Gorée's narrow streets, bordered by ochre painted houses, to see the 1830 French church, the houses of some mulattoes, slaves owners such as Victoria Albis, the 1925 French school for veterinaries studies, the former fortifications, the French government square, the Police Station, where the Portuguese had built their 1481 chapel. This is not an easy tour emotionally but a good learning experience! Lastly, will visit a sand painting gallery.

Your Dakar tour itinerary

-Pick up from your meeting location to the Ferry Station , where we will take the boat for Gorée island . - 14 minutes later , we are on Goree island , where we will start exploring the Slaves Houses and its :"Famous Door Of No Return " -Then I will take you the 1830 French church . - The 1925 French vetenary studies - 1878 French military hospital , where 21 doctors and pharmacists died during the plague epidemic - The French government Square , surrounded by the former William Ponty Colonial school , the former French governor's resident , the Police , the most ancient building of the island and the unique and colourful craft market of the island. Then we will keep on walking on the island narrow alleyways, - explore the rest of the world heritage, - historical museum , where we have exhibition about Goree island, - the European on the island , religion and culture in Senegal . . . If you have anything else in mind, or have a larger group, let me know and I can customise the tour

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Transportation: an air conditioned vehicle or minivan and then the ferry for Goree Island

What's included
Other: - My time and services as an English speaking guide - Transportation in air conditioned vehicle or minivan to join the ferry station and back. - Ferry tickets. - Slaves house fee -historical museum fee - food - All taxes applicable
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Ferry Fee for Gorée Island - Slaves House fee - Gorée Island access fee
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal

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Other details
Tour categories
Family
Layover
History
Boat
Off The Beaten Path
Museums
Tour reference number
354295
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Dakar is ideal for travellers who want to explore Goree Island with a knowledgeable guide. It's perfect for those interested in history, particularly the history of slavery, as well as those who appreciate cultural and historical sites. The tour is also suitable for families, including kids, and is wheelchair accessible, making it a good choice for seniors or travellers with mobility concerns.

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