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Places to visit Senegal+

  • Senegal

  • Casamance

    The Casamance is a region that is still little visited by tourists. It has been recently open to tourism and offers many advantages. The regions's immense and deserted sandy beaches make it one of the

    Explore Casamance

  • Dakar

    Before you go to the beaches of the Petite Cote or head to the bush in Casamance, make a stop in the country's capital. Dakar is a very pleasant city to live in and to visit. Each district certainly

    Explore Dakar

  • Petite Cote

    Located south of Dakar, the Petite Cote is the biggest holiday resort in West Africa. Saly, located 11 miles from the Senegalese capital, is the tourist centre. From the airport of Dakar (Yoff), the shuttles

    Explore Petite Cote

  • Saint-Louis

    One of Unesco's World Heritage Sites since 2000, Saint Louis has a unique and spellbinding atmosphere. French West Africa's former capital, it is now divided into three distinctive parts: the suburbs located

    Explore Saint-Louis

  • Saloum

    South of the Petite Côte and its hotels, the Atlantic Ocean mixes with the Saloum River in the delta of the same name. Irrigated from all sides by the many tributaries - locally known as 'bolongs' - or

    Explore Saloum

In brief+

Weekly budget
£600
Flight budget
£450
Flight duration
6h30 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
No
Vaccinations
Yes
Currency
franc CFA
Language(s)
French,
wolof

Overview

Senegal

Travel alert (FCO - last updated 20 January 2012): demonstrations occur regularly in Dakar and some have turned violent. They are usually announced a day or two in advance but can also start at very short notice. A number of demonstrations are planned for 22-23 January and further demonstrations may be planned in the lead up to the decision by the Constitutional Court (due on 27/28 January 2012) on the eligibility of the current President to stand in the February 2012 elections. You should avoid all demonstrations and protests.

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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Our Editorial team's advice

In the region of Cape Verde, on the road to Rufisque, don't miss the fascinating baobab forest. The witch-like trees take on a totally intimidating appearance in the sunset.

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.

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