The Africa Society of the National Summit on Africa and Travel Channel Present- The Presidential Tour of Senegal

December 3, 2009 Gorée Island

All aboard! Home to roughly 1000 inhabitants, Gorée Island is located aproxminately 3 kilometers off the coast of Dakar and can be reached every day by a 20 minute ferry ride.

On board the President’s Gorée Island ferry: President Wade, Mr. Tiki Barber, Mr. Papa Mohamed Camara and Ms. Bernadette Paolo, Pres. & CEO of The Africa Society

A UNESCO world heritage site and one of Senegal’s most favored haunts, Gorée exudes a charming and relaxed atmosphere typical of many small tropical islands. Tiki Barber and President Wade recieve a warm reception by the people of Gorée.

On official visit, Ms. Bernadette Paolo, President and CEO of The Africa Society, stands with President Wade and Mr. Tiki Barber in front of the House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) where past U.S. Presidents (and visitors of Gorée) Bill Clinton and George Bush once stood.

The Africa Society of the National Summit on Africa and Travel Channel Present –The Presidential Tour of Senegal

On Location in Dakar, Senegal November 26, 2009

Sandaga - Dakar’s Main Market

Sandaga is located at the crossroads of Lamine Gueye Avenue and Avenue Emile Badiane. The market is noisy, crowded, energetic and alive with the smells of spices and fresh ocean catches. Travelers to this market will find products of all kinds including electronics, fabrics, shoes, foods, and refreshing drinks.

Sandaga market is the largest and busiest in Dakar. If you can’t find what you are looking for here, you probably don’t really need it. Many vendors arrive early in the morning with their fabrics, handicrafts and souvenirs, often staying late into the evening.

Photo Credit – Jeff Siberry BEYOND Productions