SENEGAL REPORT TRAVEL.

There is a 1 hour time zone compared to Italy.

To enter Senegal for tourist reasons, up to 90 days of stay, an entry visa is not required.

Keep in mind that very few vehicles circulate on the roads of Senegal, with the exception of large cities such as Dakar;

In Senegal many people speak French but few speak English.

Religions: Muslim (94%), Christian (4%), animist (2%).

In Senegal the police are generally kind to foreigners and do not bother foreigners with requests for money.

As soon as you land in Rosso on the Senegal side, it will be a policeman who will pick up your passport and accompany you to the Desk to get the Senegal entry stamp. Keep in mind that there is nothing to pay for this service.

From the Senegale border post of Rosso to the Brousse taxi garage there is a scarce kilometer. This stretch can be done on foot (not recommended) or by motor taxi at the price of 500 CFA.

From the Rosso Garage they leave when Sept Place is full and broken-down for Dakar and Saint Louis. For the latter location the price is 2,500 CFA. It is paid to the attendant on board. The trip takes about 2 hours.

In Saint Louis, the race ends at the Gare Routiere, located 3.5km south of the Center.

A taxi between Gare Routiere and downtown Saint Louis costs CFA 1,000.

The Colonial City of Saint Louis, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, can be easily explored on foot.

In the center of Saint Louis I changed money at the following exchange rate: 1 Euro = 650 CFA.

From Gare Routiere in Saint Louis, Sept Place (faster but more expensive), Taxi Brousse (slower, but cheaper) and Buses (slower but cheaper) leave 24 hours a day to Dakar.

For a Taxi Brousse 3,500 CFA is spent. It is paid to the attendant on board. The journey takes about 5 hours (264 Km).

In Dakar, the Brousse taxi from Saint Louis finished its journey at Gare Routiere Colobane, located 10 km north of the center of Dakar. An evening taxi ride to Place de l’Indipendence costs CFA 6,000.

One of the cheapest solutions to sleep in the center of Dakar is to stay at the Hotel Chez Nizar, located in Ave Pompidou, 200 meters. west of Place de l’Indipendenza. Cost for a room with double bed and ensuite bathroom: 15,000 CFA. Wifi not present. Breakfast not included.

To reach Ile de Goree, from Dakar it is necessary to go, even on foot, to the Gare Marittime, located about 1 km northeast of Place de l’Indipendenza, from which several ferries depart every day for the aforementioned island. The first is at 7.30. Only return tickets are sold because there is no ticket office at Ile de Goree. Cost of the return ticket is 5,200 CFA. The journey takes 20 minutes.

At the Ile de Goree, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, you can easily get around on foot. In fact, there are no machines. It is a true haven of tranquility just a shot from the capital.

In the center of the capital you can walk safely when there is light. However, avoid doing it alone after dark.

If you want to reach Lac Rose from the center of Dakar, you must first go to Keur Massar, located about 20 km north - east of the center of the capital. Theoretically you can take a taxi to Gare Routiere Pompiers and from there take a Brousse taxi to Keur Massar, or take a faster but more expensive move which is to take a proven taxi to Keur Massar for the price of 6,000 CFA. The ride lasts a short half hour.

From the center of Keur Massar, take bus no. 311, which regularly connects this town to the Village Artisanal on Lac Rose, where the race ends. Tickets can be purchased on board and costs 200 CFA. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes.

 Unfortunately, Lac Rose does not always offer that classic Pink color. For example, when I saw it, it wasn't Rosa at all. However, for those who take a bath, keep in mind that you stay afloat without swimming as happens in the Dead Sea, Jordan.

From Keur Massar if you want to reach Saly you need to take a local bus heading east, at a cost of 100 CFA and get off near the main road connecting the capital and the south coast of Senegal. Walk for 200 meters. about until you reach the edge of the aforementioned road where the vehicles coming from Dakar stop. Take one to Mbour. Ticket cost: 500 CFA. You pay on board. The trip takes a generous 2 hours.

In Mbour, ask the driver to drop you off at the crossroads for Saly where numerous Sept Places leave for Saly. Ticket cost: 100 CFA. You pay on board. The journey lasts 15 '.

Sept Place leaves you on Saly's Main Street. From there you have to walk for almost 1 km to reach the beach. Keep in mind that Saly is one of the most famous seaside resorts in Senegal, where French tourists are the masters.

If you want to get to Mbour's Gare Routiere, take a Spt Place from Saly's Main Street. Cost of the ticket: 200 CFA. You pay on board. The journey lasts 20 '.

From Gare Routiere in Mbour they leave when Sept Place for Joal is full. The fare is 750 CFA. You pay on board. The journey takes about 1 scant hour.

From Joal's Gare Routiere, to reach the Hotel Le Thiouraye, located 2 km from the Bus Station, partly on the Mama Nguedj River, I took a collective taxi at the price of 200 CFA.

 

One of the cheapest solutions for sleeping in the center of Joal is to stay overnight at the Hotel Le Thiouraye, located in Ave in part of the Mama Nguedj River. Cost for a room with double bed and ensuite bathroom: 15,000 CFA. Wifi not present. Breakfast not included.

From Joal, to reach Fadiout Island, it is necessary to take a collective taxi at the price of 100 CFA and then walk for 700 meters. about on the beautiful wooden bridge.

Fadiout, is a beautiful island made of shells where there are both churches and mosques. It represents an excellent example of integration between Christians and Muslims. It turns very well on foot.

From Joal's Gare Routiere, to reach the Karang Border Post between Senegal and Gambia it is necessary to take a Sept Place for Mbour, which leaves when full. The fare is 750 CFA. You pay on board. The journey takes about 1 scant hour. From Mbour's Gare Routiere, take a Sept Place to Karang, which leaves when full. The fare is 5,000 CFA. You pay on board. The trip takes about 3 and a half hours.

In Karang it is possible to exchange money on both sides of the border. The exchange rate is as follows: 1 Euro = 55 D. 1 USD = 45 D.

At the Senegalese border post it is easy to get the exit stamp on your passport.

My complete travel report with map, photographs and videos is available at this link:

https://vivendosalendo.blogspot.com/2018/11/viaggio-in-mauritania-nouakchott.html