Wondering How To Make Your Senegal Trip Rock? You Should Read This!

A Senegal trip seems like just the thing for a good time.

Senegal is a great destination for African digital nomads.

Great food, somewhat reliable internet, loads of activities to do during the day, & nice night life. I also felt safe traveling solo. If I were going to plan a month in Senegal as a nomad, this is what I would do.

— Moe (@Mochievous) January 23, 2023

1. From the airport, go straight to Saly and spend a week at the beach town. An okay airbnb will cost you an average of $50 a night (of course you can share with to make it cheaper). When in Saly, I’ll drive down to the Gambia border & spend a day or two. pic.twitter.com/sQwrA982WC

— Moe (@Mochievous) January 23, 2023

After that, I’ll come to Dakar & spend the rest of my time here. Airbnbs are around an average of $60 a night but you can negotiate with your hosts since it you’ll be there for a while. My recommendation is to stay around Almadines. It is not too far away from all the fun. pic.twitter.com/pkKLlf8b7Z

— Moe (@Mochievous) January 23, 2023

While in Dakar, if you get tired of working from home, there are loads of coffee shops you can go to. I’ll work during the week and spend the weekends exploring the touristy things to do. Pink Lake, Goree Island etc.

— Moe (@Mochievous) January 23, 2023

One thing you definitely do not want to miss in Dakar is Phare des Mamelles (light house). If you are sporty, you can hike up the hill & you’ll be rewarded with the most amazing views. If not, you can take the buses up. Do this during the day. Then come back at night for dinner pic.twitter.com/FbP8VrEtXZ

— Moe (@Mochievous) January 23, 2023

Then dedicate a full day to visiting Njor surf camp and try something new ☺️https://t.co/8gZX7ILH0m

— Moe (@Mochievous) January 23, 2023

Feeling adventurous? Take a road trip to the holy City of Touba or colorful St.Louis or or both if you are super duper adventurous pic.twitter.com/a1zfKuNwdY

— Moe (@Mochievous) January 23, 2023

Walk around Dakar city!!! There’s so much to discover in those alleys. Yes, you’ll get lost many times but never for too long.

— Moe (@Mochievous) January 23, 2023

The people of Senegal are very kind and patience so do not be afraid to practice your French. The effort is well appreciated and they will help you – a lot! At the end of the month, you’ll quickly realize why so many people fall in love with Senegal

— Moe (@Mochievous) January 23, 2023

Want To Take The Best Senegal Trip?

A beautiful country on the Atlantic Ocean coastline, Senegal is bordered by Mauritania to the north, Guinea Bissau to the southwest, Mali to the east and guinea to the southeast.

Known for its beautiful sights and delicious cuisine that takes its culinary inspiration from different cultures which include French and North African influences combined with ancient local traditions. 

Some of the beautiful sights that draw tourists to Senegal include;

• The Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, 
• The Stones Circles of Senegambia, 
• the Saloum Delta, 
• The Island of St Louis, 
• Niokolo-Koba National Reserve,
•  Goree Island – which are the 7 UNESCO Sites in the country.
• Also to be seen and enjoyed on a Senegal trip is the Pink Lake which is one hour east of metropolitan Dakar, the pink lake is also known as Lac Retba.

French is the lingua Franca of the Senegalese people but Wolof is the language of the largest ethnic group.

As a Nigerian that belongs to ECOWAS, you do not need a visa to visit Senegal although citizens from EU countries can also visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days however you need to ensure that your passport is valid for 6 months from entry and that you have proof of onward travel.

Activities To Enjoy On A Senegal Trip

• If you are one to enjoy the ocean and water, Senegal has beautiful beaches as stated in the tweets above, you can enjoy the sun, and the water gives you a chance to sunbathe on a Senegal Trip.
• Another activity that you can get up to is enjoying the delicious rich cuisine. Which includes the national dish of chep-bu-jen, which is rice and fish in Wolof. The cuisines will allow your taste buds to explode with flavours.
• You can visit various markets and buy trinkets and souvenirs. There are crafts markets, fish markets, souvenir markets and so much more. 
• Because Gambia is so close to Senegal, you can also make a day trip back and forth between both countries. You can do a boat trip along the river of Gambia and there are tour guides to help you with your journey.

The country of Senegal is very welcoming to visitors and tourists and travellers who are visiting the country have said they felt safe whilst they were there.

Some of the Senegal etiquette that you should know that would help you in your communication with them is that 

• young men shake hands and
•  young women courtesy and often bend down slightly on one knee to greet the elders. 
• Senegalese people are communicative and would usually dialogue to resolve differences and diffuse hostility.

Does Senegal sound like the kind of place you would love to visit?