16 Days Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Senegal, Gambia, Sierra Leone

About the destination: Bissau is the capital city of Guinea-Bissau. Bissau is located on the Geba River estuary, off the Atlantic Ocean, and is Guinea-Bissau's largest city, major port, and its administrative and military centre. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • The presidential palace. • Bissau Velho. • Porto Pidjiguiti • Mercado de Bandim • Fortaleza d'Amura • Museu Etnográfico Nacional

About the destination: Conakry is the capital and largest city of Guinea. Conakry is a port city on the Atlantic Ocean and serves as the economic, financial and cultural center of Guinea. It is located on the island of Tumbo and connected to the Kaloum Peninsula by a long pier. The city is noted for its botanical garden, the Guinea National Museum, its several markets, the Guinea Palais du Peuple, Conakry Grand Mosque, the city's nightlife and the nearby Iles de Los. You can get a glimpse of Guinee culture by visiting the French-Guinean Cultural Center. Guinea has a strong music tradition and Conakry, in particular, is a dynamic center for music. Make sure to check out one of the many live music shows performed by local artists all over town.

About the destination: Dakar, Senegal's capital, is located in the most western point of the African continent. Dakar is a lively, growing and changing capital with modern buildings and working-class neighbourhoods and bustling and crowded markets in the Medina area. Dakar, like many cities in the developing world, is strongly influenced by its colonial history, which can still be seen in some of its architecture. But don’t be fooled, Dakar is proudly African, colorful and authentic. The Plateau, historically the French area of the city, still has a very European character. Many parts of the urban landscape are indistinguishable from a street in a French city. This is where the city's major banks and businesses are located. European style cafés and shops are also found throughout the area. Historical buildings such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Presidential Mansion and the railroad station are also located here. Other important attractions in Dakar are the African Renaissance Monument, Ile de Goree, the Place de l'independence, Dakar Grand Mosque and Dakar Cathedral. Dakar is a bustling, charming and sometimes chaotic city of typical West African character.

About the destination: Banjul, officially the City of Banjul and formerly known as Bathurst, is the capital of the Gambia and is in a division of the same name. The Greater Banjul Area includes the City of Banjul and the Kanifing Municipal Council. Banjul is on St Mary's Island (Banjul Island), where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean. The island is connected to the mainland to the west and the rest of Greater Banjul Area via bridges. There are also ferries linking Banjul to the mainland at the other side of the river. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Arch 22 • The Gambia National Museum. • Albert Market. • Banjul State House. • Banjul Court House. • The African Heritage Museum or African Heritage Centre is a museum and art gallery in Banjul, The Gambia. It holds a large collection of African art and statues.

About the destination: Freetown is the capital city of Sierra Leone and is the heart of the Western region. It is on a peninsula on the south bank of the estuary of the Sierra Leone River. The city lies at the foot of the Peninsula Mountains and faces one of the best natural harbors on the west coast of Africa. The peninsula is home to some of the finest beaches in Africa - Lumley beach, Lakka beach, No. 2 river beach and Toke beach are some examples. The city has some hidden gems that are well worth finding. The Colonial houses on stilts at Hill Station offer insight into how people lived in the past, the National Rail museum and the Sierra Leone Museum. From Cape Sierra Leone Lighthouse here are some stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.