Senegal

Francophone Senegal is one of the most popular tourist destinations in West Africa. The capital of Dakar is the end point of the Paris-Dakar motor rally, and also contains the IFAN museum – a large collection of West African art and history that is considered to be one of the best in the region. Nearby Dakar is the Ile De Goree, a world heritage site that is famous for being a slave-trading base. The House of Slaves remains as a reminder of the dark past. For more cheerful excursions, there is the popular beach resort of Cap Skiring and the fascinating Lac Rose, which is a pink lake that changes colour to violet with the setting sun. Nature lovers can check out the Parc National de Niokolo-Koba, which is Senegal’s best national park and contains hippos, buffalo, antelope, and crocodiles, as well as rarer sightings of elephants, lions and chimpanzees. Finally, the Basse Casamance region in the south is notable for its tropical setting and different culture. However, separatist unrest has made the area unstable in the past.

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1. Ïle de Gorée

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Dakar, Western Senegal, Senegal

2. La Questura!

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Guediawaye, Western Senegal, Senegal

3. Pointe Des Almadies

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Dakar, Western Senegal, Senegal

4. Stade Leopold Sendar Senghor

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Dakar, Western Senegal, Senegal

5. Ile de Gorée

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Dakar, Western Senegal, Senegal

This small island is less than 800 meters long and 300 meters wide, but it's slave trading history alone makes it a..

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1. Leon's Tip on Ziguinchor

Ziguinchor, Casamance Region, Senegal

stay away, there is nothing to see or do. only a boat trip to see some birds. people are a bit distant unless they want to sell you something

2. Gaëlle's Tip on Dakar

Dakar, Western Senegal, Senegal

Drink lot of water you previously bought in a store! Go to the "Pink Lake". It is very beautiful, and the lake is really pink!!

3. Agnes's Tip on Dakar

Dakar, Western Senegal, Senegal

"chez loutcha" in dakar was worth a daily visit and would even be worth a return to dakar: gigantesque servings, extraordinary taste, megalomaniac, fresh vegetables, steaming soups, mysterious and addictive spicy sauce... no reason to dine somewhere else in senegal's capital.

4. Agnes's Tip on Ile de Goree

Ile de Goree, Western Senegal, Senegal

mediterranean feel, squats arts, an ancient fortress and a heavy load of history. only went there for a day but would have loved to stay a week..

5. Paulo's Tip on Thies

Thies, Western Senegal, Senegal

nothing special to see except the colonial 60's architecture city hall

6. Amélie's Tip on Medina Gounas

Medina Gounas, Western Senegal, Senegal

village non fumeur!!! et assez etonant à traverser!

7. Joke's Tip on Ile de Goree

Ile de Goree, Western Senegal, Senegal

The women museum (musée des femmes) on Ile de Gorée is very interesting, especially when you ask for a guide. It's right in front of the slave house (maison des esclaves).

8. Joke's Tip on Podor

Podor, Senegal

The French Fort has recently been restored and is worth a visit. Though you might have some difficulties finding the keykeeper (who's also an excellent, friendly guide). You might find him at the docks, or just ask around for him. If you don't find the fort ('cause it's not that easy to find), also just ask around.

9. Joke's Tip on Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis, Northern Senegal, Senegal

You might be disappointed when you go to Saint-Louis, 'cause the town isn't very cosy, doesn't have many pretty buildings, is surrounded by dirty water... For us it was kind of a disappointment.

10. Joke's Tip on Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis, Northern Senegal, Senegal

Taxi's are very expensive around Saint-Louis. The price goes up when they have to go over a bridge, so ask them to stop before they enter the bridge to drive into town and pass the bridge on foot. Also: it's not true that the prices go up in the evening, at least not for locals, for tourists they will always try to make an unreasonable high price. Doubling of the price when it gets dark is absolutely not true, don't let them fool you! Though you might have to pay a little extra, otherwise you won't find a taxi back home.

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Swimming, Rock Climbing, Re

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Rafting, Reading, Swimming, Climbing, Language Learning

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