Accommodation in Dakar

The hour of arrival in Dakar is often late, we carry book a room with breakfast at a partner hotel.

Formalities

Valid passport for another 6 months after return. 
Visa requirements since July 2013. 
Information for the establishment of visa: 
www.visasenegal.sn or phone: (00221) 78 149 96 96 
Possibility to get the visa on the spot at the dakar airport.

Note: Upon arrival in Dakar on the boarding pass / disembarkation that you will have to complete before moving police formalities, you will be asked your address in Senegal. You will have to indicate : Keur Niaye, guest house Toubacouta.

Jet lag

In the summer time, 2 hours difference (when it is midday in France, it is 10 o'clock in Senegal). 
In the winter time, there is an hour of time difference.

Language

The official language is French

Respect

Show off his legs (women and men) is frowned upon by Muslims. Prefer shorts and dresses "below the knee" in the towns and villages.

Telephone and Internet

WiFi connection available 
Telephone code of Senegal: 00221 
Check conditions for getting the international option for your national and international calls

The climate

Dry season from November to mid-June. 
Wintering or rainy season from mid-June to October. 
Temperatures during the day: 
Between 30 and 35 degrees from November to February 
Between 38 and 42 ° from March to May

The exchange rate

Senegal is part of ​​the African Financial Community (CFA). 
The CFA franc is indexed to the euro: 
1 euro = 650 FCFA. 
Watch Out! No banking services at less than an hour and a half drive! 
Ability to change your Euros on site. Payment in euros accepted.

Health

Include in your first aid kit: 
- Your usual medications and treatments. 
- An antibiotic 
- Treatment for diarrhea and constipation

Various

- towels provided 
- Cot 
- Essential: sunglasses, hat, headlamp or flashlight, small backpack, water bottle, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, comfortable shoes that do not fear the water, jacket for the morning or evening, socks.