Beautiful
Dakar
Experience traditional Senegalese hospitality, take surf lessons with locals, and tap in with Senegal’s rich history.
Experience Dakar, Senegal
May 23 - 30, 2025
Join us in Dakar to experience traditional Senegalese hospitality, surf with locals, and tap in with ancestral history.
About your trip
Dakar is a beautiful West African paradise.
Join a curious community of Black travelers in Dakar, Senegal, and immerse yourself in Senegalese history and culture through nibbles, nature, and nightlife.
What’s included
All activities listed on the itinerary
RT airport transfers (only on official trip dates)
Single occupancy room in a boutique hotel
All breakfasts, some lunches, one welcome dinner
Pre-trip Community virtual town hall
Buoyant Dakar Travel Guide
WhatsApp group message
Experienced local tour guides and a Buoyant host with you throughout the trip
Not included
Airfare in and out of the country
Pre/Post trip accommodation or airport transfers
Passport or visa fees if applicable
Incidental expenses
Meals not listed on itinerary
Alcohol except where noted
Tips
Trip Cost: $4,800
Deposit: $500
Bi-weekly payment plans available - Book below 👇🏾
YOUR ITINERARY
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We’re perfecting the details, but here’s a glimpse of what you can look forward to 👇🏾
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We’re tapped into Dakar’s local scene, so from a welcome dinner at one of the city’s finest restaurants to an intimate meal hosted by locals, you’ll experience Senegal’s famed hospitality—Teranga—firsthand.
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No visit to Dakar is complete without honoring the ancestral history that connects our people. During this journey, you’ll visit Gorée Island and the African Renaissance Monument, immersing yourself in the stories woven into Senegal’s past and future.
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On this trip, you’ll immerse yourself in Senegal’s rich local culture through experiences that go beyond the usual.
Imagine learning to ride the waves at a Black-owned surf school, exploring islands just off Dakar’s coast, and visiting the bustling markets—all moments that bring you closer to the heart of Senegal.
YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS
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Boutique hotel | Central neighborhood | On-site restaurant and pool
THIS EXPERIENCE IS FOR YOU IF:
You A Vibe
We welcome all Black folks from across the diaspora to join us with open-mindedness and good energy for connecting with new people and experiences.
You Grown, Grown
We grown and sharing rooms isn’t our thing. Every traveler on this trip gets a single-occupancy room, and unlike other companies, we won’t charge you more for traveling solo.
You Love Black People
We envision a united diaspora. We designed this experience to connect you with cool people, places, and businesses in Ghana.
Important Notes
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Plan to arrive in Dakar (airport code: DSS) by 4 PM on May 23, 2025.
We usually have our welcome dinner around 7 PM, so landing earlier allows time to settle into the hotel before dinner.
If your flight arrives after the welcome dinner, causing you to miss the experience, please plan to eat at the hotel’s restaurant (or elsewhere) at your own expense.
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US citizens don’t need a visa to visit Senegal.
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Of course! Payment plans are available from the time of booking through April 1, 2025. If you book after this date, full payment is due at the time of booking.
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All travelers will get a private single-occupancy room at a boutique hotel.
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Yes! All trip attendees must share proof of a round-trip flight, travel insurance, and emergency contact information by April 1, 2025.
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We design our trips to include a mix of experiences that aren't 100% luxury or budget; we exist for Black travelers, our kinfolk, who enjoy both types of travel. Buoyant kinfolk are like bougie aunties and uncles who still love a good deal.
You probably enjoy splurging on a unique dining experience but love street food. You adore well-designed spaces, like charming boutique hotels, and are excited to have authentic, local experiences that help connect you with Black history and culture.
Most of all, you understand that the places we're visiting are layered and nuanced. We travel knowing we are guests in someone's home, and we respect the land and people as such.Our kinfolk are adventurous, open-minded travelers who deeply value Black history and culture and are independent.
While we always provide quality customer service, we also always allow free time to explore on your own or relax and rejuvenate because we believe rest is our birthright.
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Check out reviews from our previous clients here: https://bit.ly/48Tdwwv
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For all trips booked before March 1, 2025, you may receive a full refund up to 48 hours after booking. Trips booked after this date aren’t eligible for 48-hour refunds.
After 48 hours, all deposits and future payments are non-refundable.
Life happens! If you must cancel after 48 hours, we can transfer your trip place and payments to someone else.
If you cancel after 48 hours, we may issue you future trip credits at our discretion.
We recommend purchasing travel insurance as soon as you book your spot on this trip in case of cancellation.
To cancel, email hello@buoyanttravel.com
This is our inaugural Dakar trip, but peep us in Salvador, Brazil.
Different city. Same fly sh*t.
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WHAT OUR KINFOLK SAY
Saidah B.
Wonderful experience with a wonderful group ! Briona was such a warm and welcoming host. This was my first travel group, and I was quite nervous, but I am so glad I took the risk. The activities were well thought out, from food tour to Afro Punk to the historical tour of beautiful Salvador, I truly enjoyed myself.
Jalena T.