Traveling in Senegal

Senegal is one of West Africa’s most stable and well known countries, bringing with it a variety of activities for all types of travelers. It’s coastal areas are densely packed and include the capital, and French colonial towns and islands. The coast offers Atlantic beaches, sailing, and even scuba diving while further east you can enjoy African wildlife in a traditional safari. Just about every type of African adventure can be experienced in Senegal!

Dakar

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For Senegal and other regional west African nations, Dakar is the big city. For some that means too many people and traffic jams, but for others that means a sprawling city with multiple neighborhoods to explore. Dakar is home to the largest statue in Africa, the most western point on the continent, and

Goree Island

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Goree Island is a popular destination for travelers to Senegal. The island is only accessible by a ferry, but its colonial buildings have hotels, restaurants, and everything one would need to stay the night. Goree island attracts people who come to see the French colonial buildings, and visit the history and slave museums.