The conference speakers for the African Academy Safari 2009, Senegal, Dakar will be posted to this website at a later date.  Please check back at a later time.

You may click the link below to download the sample agenda for the African Academy Safari 2009.

Africa Academy Safari Agenda

Lunches and tea/coffee breaks will be provided during the two days of the conference. Regional academy of Ucad and  Cisco will also be hosting a welcome dinner for delegates only, on the evening of 21st April 2009 at a celebrated Dakar restaurant.  All other meal arrangements will be on the delegates own account.

Transport will be provided for the two days of the conference, from the recommended hotels to the conference venue. Those delegates remaining for the Instructor Training after the conference would need to arrange your own transport to the training venue.

Please note that conference activities, meals, and the evening dinner are strictly restricted to registered Academy Program conference participants. We are unable to accommodate other guests, friends, or family.

Weather

It is currently Summer in Senegal.  The weather is warm to hot during the day with temperatures reaching 25 to 30 Degrees Celsius. The evenings do however get a little chilly.  It is therefore recommended that you pack a very light jacket for the evenings. 

Things to Do

Although we have a very packed schedule during the days of the conference, we realize that many of you might be arriving early due to limited flight schedules.  Therefore you may wish to explore some of the sights of Dakar during your free time.

- Goreé Island, rich in history, is probably the area's favorite and most famous tourist attraction.  One of the most frequently visited sites is the Maison des Esclaves (Slave House), a poignant reminder of Goreé's role as the center of West African slave trade.  Built by the Dutch in 1776, the slave house has been preserved in its original state.  Other points of interest include the Church, the picturesque ruins of Fort Nassau, Saint Michel (the Castle) and the Historical Museum in the old Fort Estrees.  There is a small swimming beach near the ferry slip.

Take a Virtual Tour of PE: www.au-senegal.com 

Emergency Information
The national emergency toll free number in Senegal is: 1212
This number can be dialled from any Senegalese phone at no charge.

You may also call 1212 from any mobile phone for emergencies.

As with any big city, it is advisable to always be cautious of your surroundings.  It is also recommended that you leave your valuables in your hotel room, should you leave the hotel on your own.

We also suggest that you use the hotel's transport service should you wish to go shopping, site seeing, etc.

If you have additional questions or needs that have not been answered by the information included on this website, you may send an email with the subject line “African Academy Safari 2009 Dakar Question” to Yaye Fatou Seck at nfatouse@cisco.com