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Senegal
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MATTES RENE
- Weekly budget
- £600
- Flight budget
- £450
- Flight duration
- 6h30
- Time difference
- -2h / -1h
- Visa
- No
- Vaccinations
- Yes
- Currency
- CFA franc
- Language(s)
- French,
wolof
Senegal :
Destination overview
The Casamance region of south-western Senegal remains affected by incidents involving presumed separatist groups and by incidents of banditry. The FCO advises against road travel in the Casamance region to the west of Kolda, other than on, the main road from Ziguinchor to Cap Skirring which is often used by groups of tourists.
Senegal has been attracting European tourists for a long time and for many reasons. With almost guaranteed sunshine, time passes peacefully in the land famous for teranga, meaning 'hospitality' in Wolof. On the agenda is a lazy stay on the 'Petite Côte' or in a tranquil corner along the country's 280 miles of beautiful beaches. Another idea is to head off on safari in the national parks of Djoudj, Niokolo-Koba and Lower Casamance. Not to be forgotten are the colonial towns, the unmissable ones being Gorée Island, a symbol of the ancient slave trade and Dakar, the capital city where you can have a great experience simply wandering around the hustle and bustle of the colourful market scenes.
pros
- You can combine a beach holiday with tours to discover the rest of the country
cons
- The southern part of the country is not easily accessed, especially after the rainy season
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In the Sine Saloum region, the circles of megaliths are another interesting curiosity.
Between Nganda and Nioro, there are 150 standing stones that form several circles and are UNESCO World Heritage Listed. The tools found on the site indicate that these laterite blocks were erected a little over 1,000 years ago but their precise function is still unknown. They are assumed to be solar temples.
The disturbances in Casamance are sporadic. The rebels can act at any time without warning.
Senegal : Reasons to go
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