Senegal Favorite Tips by tini58de

When to visit

Favorite thing: If you decide to visit during the dry season, that is from November to February, the temperatures remains rather fresh, both air and water!

Between March and May, the climate remains dry, but the temperatures go up, especially in the interior of the country.

The raining season which is from June to October, is nice, because it is great for the vegetation, but it can cause some problems with the transportation in certain regions! The rain only last a few hours per day in general.

Meeting people

Favorite thing: People in Senegal are very friendly. When meeting locals, it is important to know a little about the rules. In Senegal it is a habit to always say hello, even if you don't know the people! The greeting "Salam aleikum" (reply "Aleikum Salam") is a good form. Do ask about the family, even if you do not know them. The end of this kind of conversation is "Alhamdoulilahi".

Senegal

Favorite thing: Senegal has a lot to offer. Besides Dakar, you can visit six national parks, coastal lagoons, an inland delta and notable bird sanctuaries. Senegal is also blessed with some beautiful natural scenery including many secluded beaches to relax.

From wonderful mosques to traditional architecture, bustling markets to lonely beaches, lively cities to quiet villages - Senegal has it!
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Fondest memory: Those markets fascinated me more than anything else and I guess, that's when the "Africa Bug" got me!!!