Travel Reference
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Itineraries
8 WEEKS
Atlantic Odyssey
From the arid coastlines of the northwest to the palm-fringed tropics of Cameroon, West
Africa's coastline has it all. Senegal's capital
Dakar
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), with its African sophist-
ication and role as regional air hub, serves both as a starting point and a base for the first
part of your journey. To the north,
Saint-Louis
(
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) is like stepping back into pre-
colonial Africa. Other Senegalese excursions include enjoying some of Africa's best bird-
watching in the
Parc National des Oiseaux du Djoudj
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) and drifting through
the
Siné-Saloum Delta
(
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). From Dakar, fly to the Cape Verde islands with their
soulful musical soundtrack, unspoiled beaches, mountainous interior and laid-back locals;
Santiago
(
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),
São Vicente
(
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) and
Santo Antão
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) are par-
ticularly beautiful. Returning to Dakar, head south to The Gambia, which may be small, but
