Kenya - The Samburu Reserve
Foto: Maison des Esclaves (bron: -)
Senegal - Gorée Island (Île de Gorée) is a small island off the coast of Dakar, the sprawling capital of Senegal. It’s an oasis of calm compared to the busy streets of Dakar. There are no cars on the island, and it is small enough to navigate easily on foot. Gorée Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was once an important center for the transatlantic slave trade. The island’s main attraction is the Maison des Esclaves (House of Slaves), built by the Dutch in 1776 as a holding point for slaves. The house has been converted into a museum and is open every day except Monday. Inside, one can also see the “Door of No Return,” the final passage through which slaves were taken. Some critics question whether this small House of Slaves could have housed so many captives. There are several other interesting museums on the island, as well as a lively little pier full of seafood restaurants.
Kankurang masquerade
Senegal - As we are about to turn right to head back to our hotel, we hear drumming from the other direction. A large group of children runs through the streets. We follow them. Suddenly, they turn around and dash past us. We are witnessing the Kankurang masquerade, ...
Safari in NiokoloKoba National Park
Senegal - After breakfast, we drive for about half an hour to Niokolo-Koba National Park. This nature reserve is the largest park in Senegal, located near the river of the same name. The area covers nearly one million hectares. At the entrance, an old military ...
SineSaloum Delta
Senegal - The Sine-Saloum Delta lies in the southwest of Senegal. It is a nature reserve covering 180,000 hectares. Located north of The Gambia and about 100 kilometers from the Senegalese capital, Dakar, the area includes the Saloum Delta National Park. This vast ...