Explore West Africa on a small-ship adventure

By Anne Harnagel

Sept. 20, 2018 6 AM PT

Spot wildlife from the bow of a small ship on a new eight-day adventure offered by Peregrine. The cruise, which sails round trip from Dakar, Senegal, offers opportunities to explore the Saloum Delta, home to crocodiles and manatees, before heading up the Gambia River and a stop at Kunta Kinteh Island, named after the character in “Roots” and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Other highlights include spending time in a Gambian family compound and a visit to the Wassu stone circles.

Dates: Jan. 19-26

Price: From $2,310 per person, double occupancy. Includes accommodations and most meals. Optional tours and international airfare not included.

Info: Peregrine, (855) 832-4859, lat.ms/westafricacruise

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Anne Harnagel

Anne Harnagel was an editor in the Travel section from 2009 to 2021. She has worked at the Los Angeles Times since 1996, with stints in Business and Calendar sections as well as the Los Angeles Times Magazine. Previously, she was managing editor of Home magazine, managing editor/features for the New York Times Syndicate and managing editor for the American Lawyer magazine. She is a native of Los Angeles.

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