Cheap Flights to Senegal

Useful advice for travelling to Senegal (SEN)

Exotic and hot African culture, peculiar savannahs, pleasant tropical climate, and Atlantic Ocean waves that wash the western coast of the country and more awaits you in the sunny Republic of Senegal. Local women are often titled the most beautiful in Africa, usually wearing colourful dresses and a lot of shiny accessories. Senegal is a poor country that nevertheless leaves a good impression on its visitors, as the locals are really welcoming and joyful people.

Preparing for the trip

A travel visa is required to enter the country. You should also get a health check and make sure to get vaccinated against yellow fever, malaria, typhoid fever, meningitis, and hepatitis A and B before heading out. Adults should also get re-vaccinated against tetanus and diphtheria if necessary.

Transportation and travel charges

The best way to get better acquainted with Senegal is to use local public transport, taxis, or rental cars. Local buses are especially cheap and comfortable to travel by.

You can pay for your purchases using official local currency, West African CFA francs (CFA), or use USD dollars. Senegal is a highly poor country with low prices. For example, a bus ticket will cost you just 100 francs or 15 euro cents.

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Best return gifts choices

Senegal is an agrarian country, with good quality cotton products, nuts, and grain-based dishes being usual return gift options. Your loved ones and friends will also be pleasantly surprised with colourful clothes or scarves that are lately particularly popular in Senegal. Do not miss an opportunity to buy local handmade souvenirs with African landscapes or memorabilia dedicated to the famous Dakar Rally (which finishes in Senegal’s capital city). Naturally, best return gifts are memories and impressions that will stay with you for a very long time.