Senegal

Senegal is a cultural and natural magnet. There is plenty to participate in from buzzing music, fresh market produces to historical monuments that shape the history of the Senegalese people. The Casamance region, for example, lies in its cultural and natural wealth known and recognized. There, we will find imposing greenery, rivers, mangroves, cheese trees, baobabs, forests, and much more. This is an ideal mix of cultural visits and relaxation, especially if you travel to Senegal with children.
This destination will be a perfect trip for those who want to enjoy a real cultural immersion and have many visits to do!

Best time to visit

The best time to travel to Senegal is between November and May, during the dry season when temperatures are around 25°C.

Interesting facts

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There are wide river deltas rich with wildlife that offer visitors the charm to feel the natural part of Senegal.

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Also in Senegal on Sunday sheep shepherds take their sheep for a cleansing ritual because the majority of the country is Islam.

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Citizens from all EU countries, Brazil, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mauritius, Singapore, South Korea, Tunisia, UK, and the USA can visit Senegal without a visa.

Things to do

Visit the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, a World Heritage Site where thousands of birds populate the Senegal River delta.
See the Monument of Renaissance which is the largest monument in Africa.
Splash at Lago Rosa in Dakar, the pinkish saltwater is rarely seen in natural lakes and rivers. This attractive water is striking during the dry season and the white sand dunes complement it.
Immerse at Lagune de la Somone which is also a bird sanctuary but despite it having different species of birds it has flamingos migrating there during winter.
Enjoy a mini safari at Reserve de Bandia where there are rhinos, giraffes, crocodiles, elands, monkeys, warthogs, jackals, and mongoose. This private reserve also shelters giant tortoises and bird species.
Visit the specialty museum on Goree Island, the La Maison des Esclaves. This museum depicts the struggles of separated families during the slave trade in the 17th Century.
View mangrove forests at Parc National de Delta Saloum Ndangane. This World Heritage Site has a lot of bird species and you do not need to be a bird lover to be able to enjoy them.
Spend the day in the city of Dakar, where you can see market places that sell fresh produce, try local cuisine, and enjoy the nightlife in the city.
Itching to see it all?

Embark on an extraordinary experience in Senegal.