Overview
A group of four to six people will travel with Matthieu and Tim for an intensive nine or ten days in Senegal. During that time they will visit workshops and markets in western Senegal, where they can work alongside African jewelers. A single fee covers lodging, food and local transportation.
Details:
  •  We will be based in Mbour with day trips to suburbs and possibly the cities of Saly or Thiés, all included.
  •  Travelers will meet local people, eat local food, learn a few new words, and see a world that most tourists don’t even know about.
  •  A single fee of $2500* covers lodging, food, workshops and local transportation. (*Subject to change depending on side trips and special opportunities.)
  • Travelers make their own arrangements for the flight to Dakar, Senegal. We will provide guidance and advice. Travelers will be met at the new Dakar airport.
  • We will be taking a small group in November 2018.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
This sample schedule is subject to change, but presents the general idea.

Day 1 Mbour      Walk around the neighborhood, settle in, get acquainted.
Day 2 Saly           Workshop demonstrations for small groups, lunch break, workshop demonstrations
Day 3 Fieldtrip    Drive to Dakar in the morning then visit local jewelers. 
Day 4 Dakar        Return to the Artisanal Village for workshop tutorials.
Day 5  Dakar       Visit jewelers in the suburb of Pikine.
Day 6  Fieldtrip   Drive to Thiés and/or Saint Louis
Day 7 Mbour        More time to explore Mbour
Day 8 Dakar         Another day to visit friends in Dakar
Day 9 Mbour        Shop, pack, go to airport for overnight flight home