Private Tour
Sensafari Goree island and Black civilisation museum
Overview
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The island’s colonial-style houses, adorned with wrought-iron balconies and draped in lush bougainvillea, evoke a tranquil Mediterranean charm. Despite its quiet beauty, Gorée remains the most popular destination for international tourists and locals alike.
The island is most famous for the Maison des Esclaves (House of Slaves), a historic building preserved as a museum and poignant memorial to the Atlantic slave trade. Visitors can walk through the cramped cells where men, women, and children were held before their forced journey across the ocean. The most haunting feature is the "Door of No Return"—a narrow stone portal opening directly onto the Atlantic, symbolizing the final glimpse millions of Africans had of their homeland before being transported into a life of servitude.
The museum's collections offer us a window into the evolution of the human species and the complexity of ancient societies. The art pieces on exhibit reveal the exceptional craftsmanship of our ancestors.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Goree Island
Visiting Goree is quite an emotionally moving lesson to learn. Visitors can discover the beautiful streets search through the slave house for further knowledge of the slave history and have a top-bottom overview of the ocean from the hilly side of the island.
Senegal
The museum's collections offer us a precious window into the evolution of the human species and the complexity of ancient societies. The display of prehistoric remains, in particular, prompts a deep reflection on our origins. The art pieces on exhibit reveal the exceptional craftsmanship and boundless creativity of our ancestors. Each sculpture and every tool seems to tell a forgotten story, bridging the gap between the past and our contemporary world.
What‘s Included
entry tickets, water
All Fees and Taxes
In-person guide
Lunch
Pickup points
Pullman Dakar Teranga
10, Rue Colbert, Place De L' Independance Dakar Senegal
King Fahd Palace Hotel
King Fahd Rd, Rte des Almadies Dakar Senegal
Yaas Hotel Dakar Almadies
Route des Almadies Dakar Senegal
Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals
Route De La Corniche Ouest, Fann Residence Dakar Senegal
Terrou-bi Resort
Martin Luther King Boulevard, Dakar Senegal
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Sensafari Goree island and Black civilisation museum
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