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

Emotion... The place is small and simply beautiful. Arriving on the deck, you face a small beach were kids play and swim and you face the "hostellerie de Boufflers" which is a typical restaurant. This welcoming..

2. Fadiout Cemetery

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Joal-Fadiout, Western Senegal, Senegal

The whole island is a cemetery where Muslims and Christians are buried next to each other, between trees and hills.

3. Old Fort

(1 reviews)

Podor, Senegal

Old fort from colonial times, with a small exposition.

4. Popenguine Beach

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Poponguine, Western Senegal, Senegal

The beach of Popenguine has some rocks but also a nice sandy beach.

5. The Pink Lake

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Dakar, Western Senegal, Senegal

Le Lac Rose is really worth a visit. You have to be lucky to see the lake in pink, it depends on the weather and the algae in the water. First take a walk around the salt piles, somebody will explain you how they..

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1. Marie's Tip on Sali

Sali, Western Senegal, Senegal

Le Sénégal restera également un pays gravé à tout jamais dans ma mémoire car d'abord c'était le cadeau de mes 30 ans et puis c'est un pays certe très pauvre mais où justement les gens se contentent de peu et sont tellement heureux, sans aucun stress malgré toute la misère. En plus je pense que je suis allée dans le meilleur hôtel de Sali, c'est à dire "le Royam Hôtel". En effet on te sert à table, tu manges de nouveaux poissons tous les jours et si tu es fan franchement tu te régales. Et toujours pareil les autochtones sont tellement chaleureux, même s'ils n'ont rien, ils sont prêt à tout pour toi....

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2. 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

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3. 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!!

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4. 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.

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5. 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..

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6. Paulo's Tip on Thies

Thies, Western Senegal, Senegal

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

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7. Amélie's Tip on Medina Gounas

Medina Gounas, Western Senegal, Senegal

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

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8. 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).

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9. 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.

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10. 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.

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