Ndawani in Bahia
A thoughtfully curated journey through the heart of Black Salvador, exploring the city’s living history, Afro-Brazilian culture and contemporary creativity. From historic neighbourhoods and Black art to fashion, music and local traditions, each day offers a deeper connection to Bahia. The week unfolds with time on the water, exceptional food, moments to recharge and a vibrant cultural finale.
Trip Map
1
Salvador's Living Memory
Begin in Salvador's Historic Centre, where architecture, memory and everyday Black Bahian culture come together. The day introduces guests to the people and traditions that shaped the city, while leaving space to rest before an intimate evening at Casa do Benin.
Rua Chile and Salvador's House of Stories
Explore one of Salvador's most historic streets and experience the city through immersive exhibits, photography and personal narratives.
Memorial of the Baianas de Acaraje
Discover the women whose food, dress, faith and entrepreneurship have made the baiana one of Bahia's most powerful cultural symbols.
An Afternoon to Pause
Following lunch, guests have time to rest, return to the hotel or explore independently before the evening experience.
A Private Evening at Casa do Benin
Return for a beautifully curated dinner accompanied by music, storytelling and live performance celebrating the enduring relationship between Bahia and the African continent.
2
Afro Fashion Day
A celebration of contemporary Black style, creativity and entrepreneurship. The day begins gently before moving into Salvador's fashion community and culminates in one of the city's most vibrant November showcases.
Meet Bahia's Black Creatives
Connect with selected designers, makers and creative entrepreneurs whose work expresses Afro Brazilian identity through fashion.
A Curated Shopping Experience
Explore clothing, jewellery, accessories and beauty products from Black owned Bahian brands, with time to meet the people behind the collections.
Afro Fashion Day
Enjoy special access to the runway experience, where Salvador's historic surroundings become a stage for Black beauty, innovation and unapologetic style.
3
Liberdade Curuzu and Afrobaile
Enter the cultural heart of Black Salvador. This is a day shaped by community, music, resistance and the institutions that continue to define the city's Afro Brazilian identity.
Liberdade and Ladeira do Curuzu
Experience one of Salvador's most important Black neighbourhoods through the people, streets and cultural movements that give it its distinctive energy.
Ile Aiye and Senzala do Barro Preto
Visit the home of Brazil's first bloco afro and discover how Ile Aiye transformed music, aesthetics and Black consciousness in Bahia and beyond.
Time to Recharge
A relaxed lunch is followed by several hours of free time before the evening celebration.
Afrobaile
Step into Salvador's contemporary Black nightlife through a celebration of Afrobeat, samba reggae, pagode, hip hop and electronic music. If Afrobaile does not coincide with the final travel dates, another compelling November Black cultural event can be curated.
4
Black Art and MUNCAB After Hours
After a free morning, the group enters Salvador's contemporary Black art world through an intimate artist encounter followed by a private museum experience.
A Black Brazilian Artist Visit
Meet a selected Bahian artist in their studio or creative space and hear directly about the histories, materials and ideas shaping their work.
Muncab
Explore the National Museum of Afro Brazilian Culture with a specialist guide, connecting ancestral memory with modern and contemporary Black expression.
Cocktails at the Museum
Remain at MUNCAB after the visit for a private evening reception with cocktails, conversation and music surrounded by the museum's collection.
5
Bahia by Water
Leave the city behind for an unhurried day on the Bay of All Saints. The private boat experience offers space to swim, talk, laugh and take in Bahia from an entirely different perspective.
A Private Sailing Experience
Travel aboard a comfortable private catamaran with music, refreshments and plenty of room to relax.
An Island Escape
Stop near Ilha dos Frades or another carefully selected island destination for warm water, tropical scenery and time ashore.
A Long Bahian Lunch
Enjoy fresh seafood and regional flavours by the water before sailing slowly back to Salvador.
A Free Evening
The evening remains open, giving guests time to rest or follow their own plans
6
A Day of Ease and Bahian Flavour
This is the itinerary's breathing space. Guests have the day to sleep late, visit the beach, book a spa treatment, shop or explore Salvador independently before reconnecting over food.
A Free Day in Salvador
There is no organised daytime programme. Guests can enjoy the city according to their own rhythm.
Baianas de Acaraje in Rio Vermelho
Later in the day, meet one of Rio Vermelho's celebrated baiana families and experience acaraje through its history, ritual, flavour and connection to Afro Bahian womanhood.
A Special Evening Dinner
Gather for an elegant contemporary Bahian dinner that brings ancestral ingredients into conversation with modern culinary creativity.
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The Rhythm of Bahia
The final day remains deliberately spacious, allowing guests to enjoy Salvador before coming together for a powerful closing celebration.
A Free and Unhurried Day
Spend the day at leisure, revisit a favourite neighbourhood or simply rest before the evening.
Bale Folclorico da Bahia
Experience an electrifying performance of dance, percussion and movement inspired by capoeira, samba de roda and the sacred traditions of Bahia.
Backstage After the Performance
Once the show concludes, meet the dancers and musicians, see the costumes up close and hear about the discipline, history and cultural meaning behind the production.
A Closing Toast
End the journey together with a celebratory toast to the people, stories and experiences shared throughout the week.
