13 Days Cabo Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Mauritania.

About the destination: Praia is Cape Verde's capital and busiest city. A walk through Praia, stopping for a coffee at one of the pleasant esplanades or just relaxing in the gardens is an excellent way to spend a visit. It is also fascinating to visit the local markets the real commercial centers of the tropics-and come in contact with the local habits and customs. From Praia, one can also see the islet of Sta Maria. Prainha is the name given to the area right next to the sea. A delightful beach in Praia is Quebra Canela.

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: Nouakchott is the capital and by far the largest city of Mauritania. It is one of the largest cities in the Sahara. The city is the administrative and economic centre of Mauritania. Five kilometers west from central Nouakchott are beaches, the fishing wharf and two seaside hotels. Head to the bustling fishing wharf 'port de peche' for a firsthand look at Mauritania's artisanal fishing industry. At evenings one can see teams of fishermen bring in the day's catch on brightly painted sea-canoes.