REGISTRATION for our retreats 2024 OPEN now!
welcome, we ARE LOOKING FORWARD to share our magic with you!
This season, we’re introducing a new experience: you can design your own retreat! Choose from a variety of weekly packages tailored to your preferences and interests, and enjoy our favorite activities that we’re excited to share with you! These retreats/workshops are exclusive events with limited numbers of participants which allows you to gain a deep and personal relationship with West African culture, music and dance together with Sousou & Maher Cissoko and the team of Jaliya Camp.
*Build your own weekly retreat 2024/2025
holiday only - food and accommodation
Enjoy a relaxing stay with full meals, senegalese style!
(Available December 1 - December 26 and January 10 - January 30)
STANDARD PRICE: 369 Euro per week and person*
Included: accommodation (shared room), food (breakfast, lunch, dinner at Jaliya Camp ) and transport to and from the airport in Gambia or Ziguinchor.
*(Single Room Supplement: 140 Euro).
add-on packages 2024/2025
Create your own retreat by choosing from these activities:
1. KORA WORKSHOPS (full/half)
Dive into learning the kora with Sousou & Maher Cissoko.
(Available: January 10-23, December 2025, January 2026
STANDARD PRICE: 300/150 EURO PER WEEK AND PERSON
Included: 6 or 3 group lessons (spread out and with individual feedback), the opportunity to borrow a kora and get some feedback and ask questions in-between sessions as well.
2. SINGING WORKSHOPS
Experience vocal training and explore West African songs with Sousou or Adama Cissokho.
(Available: January 10-23, December 2025, January 2026
STANDARD PRICE: 100 EURO PER WEEK AND PERSON
Included: 3 group lessons and the opportunity to get some feedback and ask questions in-between sessions as well.
3. YOGA & MEDITATION SESSIONS
Practice mindful movement and meditation with Sousou Cissoko.
(Available: January 10-23, December 2025, January 2026
STANDARD PRICE: 150 EURO PER WEEK AND PERSON
Included: 6 morning sessions. * a minimum of 4 participants is required for the course to take place.
4. DANCE WORKSHOPS
Engage in expressive African dance sessions with a local dance teacher.
(Available: January 10-23, December 2025, January 2026
STANDARD PRICE:150 EURO PER WEEK AND PERSON
Included: 5 lessons. * a minimum of 4 participants is required for the course to take place.
5. DRUMMING WORKSHOPS
Take rhythmic drumming (djembe) classes with a local teacher.
(Available: January 10-23, December 2025, January 2026
STANDARD PRICE: 125 EURO PER WEEK AND PERSON*
Included: 5 lessons. * a minimum of 4 participants is required for the course to take place.
BOAT TRIP
Discover the Karones Islands with a unique cultural experience.
(Available: January 10-23, December 2025, January 2026
STANDARD PRICE: 25 EURO PER AND PERSON
* a minimum of 4 participants is required for the trip to take place.
DISCOUNTS:
Discounts FOR BOOKING MORE PACKAGES
Enjoy savings on multiple packages!
5% off when you book 2 packages
10% off when you book 3 or more packages
Take advantage of these offers and make the most of your experience!
DISCOUNTS for staying longer:
2 weeks 10% off
3 weeks 15% off
4 weeks and longer 20% of the original price
DISCOUNTS for children, students and seniors
Children up to 6 years – free of charge
Children 7-12 years – 50 % off
Teenagers 13-18 years – 30% off
Seniors (65+) and students – 15% off
DISCOUNTS for returning guests
Returning guests get 10% off
BOOK YOUR RETREAT HERE:
For everyone who decides to join us, please make sure you:
Fill out and send the registration form above or send an e-mail with the same info to: info@jaliyacamp.com
Pay the deposit fee of 300 euro (details comes after your registration, the remaining fee will be payed upon arrival in Senegal).
Arrange your travel - purchase your flight ticket and get your necessary documents and insurances! (Hurry up before the good flights are full or prices increases! Need help? Check HERE)
(Payment of the deposit fee is due within 10 days after the registration to complete your reservation and is valid first after the payment).
WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT?
Your booking will be confirmed by email and you will receive bank information and tips on how to organise your trip (flights, health advice, packing list etc.).
By latest three weeks before the trip you will receive an e-mail with all the final details.
PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION
Payment of the deposit fee of 300 Euro is due within 10 days after the registration to reserve your place. More details on payment, deposit and cancellation policies will be sent to the registered participants. This private experience allows you to gain a deep and personal relationship with the West African music and dance with Sousou & Maher Cissoko and the team of Jaliya Camp.
DISCLAIMER/RELEASE
Note that everyone travels on your own risk and is responsible for your own health and everything that can happen inside or outside of Jaliya Camp at to make sure you have the documents/tests/vaccins/insurances needed for travel and travel.
We follow the recommendations and updates from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Public Health Authority and will do our very best to make your stay as safe and happy as possible. Note that everyone travels on your own risk and is responsible for your own health and anything that could happen outside or inside of Jaliya Camp. Make sure you have the documents/tests/vaccins/insurances needed for travel. By booking you agree to these terms.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
SWEDEN
UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/entry-requirements
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/health
We have issued Travel GuarANTEE
Feel safe while traveling with us. All package tours booked at Jaliya Camp are protected by the “Travel Guarantee Act”. The travel guarantee is a financial protection for travellers when a trip is canceled or canceled in the event of insolvency. Anyone who arranges or sells travel arrangements subject to the provisions of the Travel Guarantees Act (1972:204) must lodge a travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet before these arrangements can be marketed or sold. Please note that we are not responsible for any flights.