VISIT SENEGAL DAKAR
Senegal Dakar Travel Itineraries
The African Renaissance
Destination: Dakar City Tour Activities:
- Visit Kermel market – Passage to the West cornice
- Visit of the place of African remembrance
- Discovery of the mosque of the Divinity
- Visit of the house of the woman Henriette BATHILY
- Visit of the monument of the African Renaissance – Lunch
- Visit of the lighthouse des Mamelles – Dinner
- Accommodation: Club Union Corse – Dakar
Pink Lake Tour
- Activities: Visit of the pink lake
- Stop at the salt collectors
- Swimming in the lake with rinsing in fresh water – Camel ride
- Visit of the artisanal village of the lake – Lunch
- Visit of the village of turtles
- Dinner under the Moorish style tents
- Accommodation: Hotel Chez Salim – Lac Rose
Museum of Black Civilization & Goree Island
- Boat trip to Gorée Island – Lunch
- Visit to the Church of St Charles
- Visit to the statue of forgiveness
- Visit to the painters’ studios
- Visit to the Gorée memorial
- Visit to the museum History of Senegal
- Visit to the house of slaves – Dinner
- Accommodation: Club Union Corse – Dakar
Bandia Reserve Safari Tour
Visit of the Bandia reserve – Safari – Lunch
Arrival & installation at the hotel
Relaxation at the hotel – Dinner
Accommodation: The Amaryllis – Saly Portudal
Learn More About Traveling to Senegal Dakar
Frequently Asked Questions
The airport to arrive to/depart from is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
You’ll be visiting Senegal during one its hottest months, so the weather during your time in the country will be in the high 80s during the day and the mid to high 70s in the evening. We suggest shorts, tank tops, and light fabrics (and sunscreen!) for the entirety of the trip. We’ll give a more detailed packing guide as we approach the departure date.
Most of the Senegalese population practices Islam, and about 6% still practice indigenous religions. Senegal has long been considered a cultural mecca of the African continent. Senegalese artisans are famous for their gold, silver, and bronze jewelry, as well as use of antique and amber beads.
Senegal is a West African country with about 20 ethnic groups. These ethnic communities are important in the political, social and cultural spheres of the country.
Close friends may hug each other rather than shake hands. They may also kiss three times beginning with the left cheek and alternating cheeks. Although most Senegalese are Muslims, cross-gender touch does occur unlike many other Muslim or Arab countries.
The U.S. government estimates the total population at 15.4 million (midyear 2019 estimate). According to 2016 government statistics, 95.9 percent of the population is Muslim. Most Muslims are Sunni and belong to one of several Sufi brotherhoods, each of which incorporates unique practices.
Language: French is the official language. Other languages spoken are Wolof, Pulaar, Serer, Diola and Mandingo.
- Salaam aleekum (Sa-laam-a-ley-kum): hello;
- Respond with malekum salaam (mal-ay-kum-sal-aam): hello to you. …
- Respond with maa ngi fi (man-gi-fi): I’m fine, thanks. …
- Jërejëf (je-re-jef): thank you. …
- Waaw / déedéyt (wao / dey-dey): yes / no.
Chicken, lamb, peas, eggs and beef are used in Senegalese cooking, but not pork, due to the nation’s largely Muslim population. In the semi-arid interior, peanuts and millet are the primary crop, as well as couscous, white rice, sweet potatoes, lentils, black-eyed peas and various vegetables.
The majority ethnic group is the Wolof, comprising nearly 39 per cent of the total population. Although French is the official language, it is generally only spoken by the educated elite. Wolof is the language most widely spoken, even by non-Wolof.
Few locals speak English in Senegal. Instead, you’ll hear a mix of Wolof and French.
Most Western European and American currencies are accepted in banks. It is however the french franc that is the most appreciated. Travelers checks are only accepted in banks and some hotels. This formula is recommended while traveling in Senegal as it remains the safe and dependable.