Africa
Senegal
Teranga hospitality, music, pink lakes and the Atlantic. Say salaam aleekum, and enjoy!
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Some border areas and parts of Casamance may be advised against.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 13:30
- Currency
- XOF
- Calling code
- +221
- Capital
- Dakar
- Languages spoken
- French
Health & vaccines
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from a country at risk: check the official rules.
- See a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before you leave: some vaccines are often recommended.
- Malaria exists in some areas: ask a travel clinic about prevention.
- Don't drink tap water: drink bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice of unknown origin.
- Dengue is present: use mosquito repellent, day and night.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
These rules change and depend on your situation: always check with the official sources and your embassy before you leave. GoZzzy gives general information and cannot be held responsible.
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