Senegal Travel Guide 🇸🇳
Complete travel guide to Senegal — Dakar, Atlantic beaches, music & culture, national parks and historic islands
🌤 Live Weather — Dakar
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Dakar
🌍 Geography Atlantic Coast · Savanna · Sahel
💱 Currency West African CFA Franc (XOF)
🗣 Language French · Wolof
⏱ Time Zone GMT
🔌 Plug Type Type C · E — 230V
Senegal is famous for music, hospitality, and vibrant culture.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free (many) Passport valid 6+ months Return ticket- Visa-free entry for many nationalities
- Stay up to 90 days
- Yellow fever certificate recommended
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Nov–Apr Dry season — best time
🌧 Jun–Oct Rainy season
🏖 Coast Best Dec–Mar
🦁 Wildlife Best Jan–Apr
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $30–50 / ₹2,500–₹4,200
- 🏨 Mid-range — $70–110 / ₹6,000–₹9,000
- 🏖 Beach resorts — $150+ / ₹12,500+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Dakar Gorée Island Saint-Louis Pink Lake (Retba) Saloum Delta Casamance🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Buses & shared taxis
- Domestic flights available
- Ride-hailing apps in Dakar
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — Orange · Free · Expresso
- Good 4G coverage
- Affordable data plans
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash widely used
- Cards accepted in cities
- Mobile money popular
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Thieboudienne
- Yassa chicken or fish
- Mafé peanut stew
- Fresh seafood
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe for tourists
- Petty theft in crowded areas
- Use licensed transport
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive in Dakar
- Day 2 — Gorée Island
- Day 3 — Pink Lake & coast
- Day 4 — Saint-Louis
- Day 5 — Saloum Delta
❓ FAQs
Is Senegal safe for tourists?
Yes, Senegal is one of West Africa’s safest destinations.
Is English spoken?
French is primary; English is limited.
Do I need cash?
Cash is useful outside major cities.
What is Senegal best known for?
Music, culture, food, and hospitality.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 17
🚑 Ambulance 15
🔥 Fire 18
🩺 Tourist Help Senegal Tourism Office
🎟 Tours & Activities in Senegal
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