30 31 Aerial view Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea Bissau Local Food cruise transfer airport/hotel one night pre-cruise transfer hotel/port transfer port/airport DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM SENEGAL GUINEA Dakar Bolama Canhabaque Island BIJAGOS ARCHIPELAGO Poilao Island Meio Island Orango Island Quere Island Day Visiting • 1 Dakar • 2 At Sea • 3-7 Bijagos Archipelago • 8 Dakar • 9 Dakar Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com Embark on an extraordinary 8-day cruise from Dakar, Senegal, to the captivating Bijagós islands, an archipelago of undiscovered treasure of West Africa. Immerse yourself in the untouched tropical beauty of these 88 islands, all recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Uncover Bolama’s remnants of colonial history, witness the intricate cultural rituals of Canhabaque, and in Poilao, encounter a colony of green sea turtles. You’ll also have the rare opportunity to encounter saltwater hippos in Orango’s wilds, a remarkable experience that few have the chance to witness. As your cruise reaches its conclusion, you return to Dakar, savouring the memories of the remote beauty, rich cultural heritage and extraordinary wildlife. 5 Unmissables Encounter the rare and gentle saltwater hippos, also known as African manatees, in the mangrove-lined waterways on Orango Island. Experience the vibrant Kumpo dance, a powerful tradition of the Bijagós people, with intricate footwork, dynamic movements and rhythmic drumming in Canhabaque Island’s villages. Take to the zodiacs and explore Bolama Island, once the capital of Portuguese Guinea, now an eerie ghost town with remnants of its colonial grandeur. 30 Apr - 8 May 2024 SH Vega Dakar - Dakar 8 nights LIVING HISTORY Traditional fishing practices are still a way of life in the Bijagos archipelago, offering an insight into West Africa's cultural past Pristine Islands of West Africa → Starting from € 11,515 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy
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