Senegal & The Gambia

JT
Jelani Travel
  • Email address verified
44 reviews
Dec 12 - 20, 2021
Group size: 10 - 20
Senegal & The Gambia
Dakar

Jelani Travel
  • Email address verified
44 reviews

Dec 12 - 20, 2021
Group size: 10 - 20

About this trip

Jelani Women Travel is the TOMS® of service travel for Black women and girls. When women sign up for an epic vacation with a purpose across 13 destinations in Africa, underserved teen girls have an opportunity to participate in the Jelani Girls cultural enrichment program, culminating in their very own international travel experience.


Women choose us as a way to travel because they want to discover the world's unbeaten path alongside other service-minded women The new friendships created when empowered women who want to vacation with a purpose get together is pure #blackgirlmagic!

  

Please be sure to follow us on Instagram & join our Facebook group.


Please note that 90 days prior to your trip you will be invited to a private Facebook group where you can access the following: 


-Detailed itinerary

-Virtual introductions with other women who will also be participating in our service trip (Note that our service day will be different than in the past as we will not be able to gather in large groups with the children. We will still be able to come together to deliver gifts and make an impact on an orphanage in need.)

-A safety conference call to discuss precautions the group will take to travel

-FAQ country specific document 

-Do's and Don'ts list for international travel

-Suggested packing list

-Informational Pre-trip Survey

-Feedback Post-trip Survey

-Passport Visa and Vaccination support (Yellow Fever vaccination required)


If you have any questions or concerns, please email info@jelaniwomen.org or call 877.282.4425. 

If you do not have a Facebook account, you will be emailed the applicable links listed above.


Important:  Arrive in Dakar (DSS) by 5PM or earlier on December 12, 2021 and depart after 1PM on December 18,  2021 for Senegal only or depart after 6PM on December 20,  2021 for The Gambia.  We can book additional hotel nights for you upon request should you decide to fly in earlier before the trip starts or leave later after the trip is over.


*Note: 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 upgrade to single occupancy.

  

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to trip start date will be subject to the following terms:

$0-$499 (non-refundable and non-transferable)                                                                                     

Any remaining balance paid over the non-refundable amount of $499 is refundable.


Cancellations of confirmed bookings 89 days or less prior to trip start date will be subject to the following terms:

Loss of 100% of program price.


Read our full Terms & Conditions here.

What’s included

  • 3-4 Star Accommodations
    double occupancy
  • Airport Transportation
    pick up and drop off
  • Local Expert Guide
  • Ground Transportation
  • Most Meals
    as indicated on itinerary
  • Excursion Entry Fees
  • Jelani Women Swag
  • Jelani Girls Donation

What’s not included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Flight to Senegal
    Our preferred travel agent can book your airfare upon request.
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Covid Testing
  • Visa Fees

Available Packages

Senegal & The Gambia

December 12-18, 2021

$2,999
Senegal & The Gambia

December 12-20, 2021

$2,999
Deposit:$499

Available options

VIP Package
$200
Single Occupancy
$995


Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome Home

Check in to our hotel and be welcomed with a Senegalese cocktail on the rooftop as you take in the panoramic ocean views and prepare to meet other Jelani Women for a family style dinner.


City: Dakar

Meals Included: Dinner

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

Reviews

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
This was my first Jelani Travel trip and it won't be my last! Ashley curated an incredible experience for us. Run, don't walk to book your trip now!
By Tedra C for Ghana + Togo & Benin 2023 on Dec 28, 2023
I really enjoyed the experience. We had a great group of people who all seemed to get along well. I would definitely travel with Jelani again.
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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Jelani Travel curates authentic experiences across the motherland with unique opportunities to see the landscape, and experience the culture by interacting with the people, sampling local cuisine, and learning about the architecture and history from a local expert/ tour guide. I have not been disappointed by any of the trips I have taken with Jelani Travel. Every last one has been unique and adventure filled. There is literally, never a dull moment. Looking to book trip number FOUR in the very near future. Great job Jelani Travel!!!
By Yushever J on 15 Jun, 2022
DS
Let me tell you, look no further! From start to finish, traveling with Jelani women exceeded all my expectations, alleviated all my fears & concerns as a first time 50+ solo traveling woman. I booked & traveled Egypt 2022 with such ease. Our trip ambassador was awesome. She was available and answered my many emails, created and provided a space for the booked travelers to communicate and stay connected as a group. It was our ambassador that kept us thoroughly informed of our itinerary, roommate assignments, projected costs of non included excursions and was readily available to troubleshooted & remedied any concerns or issue that anyone may have. Our itinerary for Egypt was masterfully curated as it immersed us in the magnificent sights, smells, tastes and culture of Egypt. At every turn, our knowledgeable tour guide captivated us with his knowledge of Egyptian history. His passion for touring and his love of his country was evident as we navigated through the museums, pyramids, tombs, temples and marketplaces. I enjoyed the convenience this tour provided. An absolute gem of this trip was not having to plan a single activities or places to eat. This took the anxiety, worry and stress away. I was a wonderful experience to only have to choose my clothing and footwear for the day, leisurely attend delicious, authentically prepared & flavorful meals and recapping our experiences with one another. Traveling with Jelani Women allowed me help the organization give back and support communities and children. Jelani Women gave me an experience that I will never forget. My late grandmother shared her beautiful photos of when she travelled to Egypt in 1981. Tracing, recreating her photos and securing a cartouche like hers, brought me much closer to her spirit, something that I didn’t think was ever possible. The time saving component of this trip allowed me to meet, mingle, laugh, learn and share with some of the most amazing, intelligent, interesting, beautiful, energetic, funny and overall DOPE BLACK WOMEN this planet has to offer. Being around and with them on this trip had me frequently smiling and proudly saying “We are the Bomb & I love Being a Black Woman”. It was on this trip I realized how profound divine intervention I and this was no accident. I am truly thankful for the person who referred me to Jelani Women. I have and will continue to pay it forward by recommending & referring Jelani Women to everyone who wants to have a soul touching, educational and socially conscious travel experience that they will never regret. Thank you Jelani Women for curating and affordable opportunity and the memories. I am already planning & looking forward to booking my next memorable travel experience with Jelani Women Travel.
By Dionnedrea S on 23 Feb, 2022