Senegal
Senegal gives us 11 places, of which 8 are nature and walks.
Quick facts about Senegal
CurrencyWest African CFA franc
LanguageFrench, Wolof, Badyara
Time zoneGMT (UTC)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenVery Low (EF EPI #102)
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Travel essentials for Senegal
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1Practical essentials
Dish to tryThieboudienne
CapitalDakar
Plug typesEuroplug, Type E, Type K
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number17
Calling code+221
Daylight11–13 hours of daylight
Population16,876,720
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to Senegal
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Type E, Type K
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 17
Useful infoCalling code +221
3Senegal with kids – highlights
Why families love Senegal
Dakar carries 3 of the places we cover and Saint-Louis 2, with everywhere else at 1. We have no climate reading yet, so we will not name the months.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: very
Food to tryThieboudienne
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
4Popular searches about Senegal
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