Senegal / République du Sénégal – Let’s explore here

Senegal is a poor, mainly flat country in Western Africa that meets the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital, Dakar [famous for the rally that used to be here], is the most Westerly point on the continent. The country mainly consists of savannah grasslands and mangrove swamps. It has a very rich, interesting and mostly stable history. It shares land borders with Mali, Mauritania, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Gambia.

What currency do they use in Senegal?

In Senegal they use the West African CFA franc. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are generally accepted. There are ATMs in larger cities.

The West African CFA franc is used in Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Senegal?

They mainly speak Wolof in Senegal, although French is also widely spoken, and is the official language. English is not widely spoken.

What time zone is Senegal in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Senegal?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Senegal?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

Our current planned route takes us from Mauritania towards Dakar, before heading on through Gambia and back through Senegal towards Guinea-Bissau. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Senegal?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Senegal.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!