Senegal Blog
Long-form travel writing on Senegal.
Travel Guides
Dakar to Saint-Louis Road Trip: Routes, Stops & Times (2026)
How to get from Dakar to Saint-Louis by road — private driver, sept-place, coach and the toll motorway, plus the best stops and real journey times.
27 April 2026
practical-info
French for Travellers in Senegal: Essential Phrases
Senegal speaks French, but tourism mixes French, Wolof and English. The phrases you actually need, how far English gets you, and a Wolof starter kit.
26 April 2026
practical-info
Senegal Visa Requirements 2025: Do You Need a Visa?
Do British, EU and US nationals need a visa for Senegal? The short answer is no — plus entry rules, yellow fever requirements and practical border tips.
26 April 2026
accommodation
Best Hotels in Dakar 2025: Plateau, Almadies & Airport Stays
Where to stay in Dakar — colonial grands hôtels on the Plateau, design boutiques in the Almadies, and handy airport hotels for transit stays.
26 April 2026
Travel Guides
Sine-Saloum Delta Guide: Eco-Lodges, Birds & Boat Trips
Plan your trip to the Sine-Saloum Delta — the best eco-lodges, boat trips, birdwatching and what to actually do in Senegal's mangrove UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
25 April 2026
Travel Guides
Casamance Travel Guide: Cap Skirring, Ziguinchor & the South
How to visit Casamance, Senegal's lush southern region — getting there, Cap Skirring beaches, Ziguinchor, Diola culture and where to stay.
25 April 2026
Travel Guides
Saint-Louis Senegal: The Travel Guide to the Jazz City
Everything you need to plan Saint-Louis, Senegal — the UNESCO old town, Saint-Louis Jazz Festival, Djoudj bird sanctuary and where to stay on the river island.
25 April 2026
Travel Guides
Dakar Travel Guide: Two to Four Days in Senegal's Capital
How to spend two to four days in Dakar — the best neighbourhoods, restaurants, music venues, Gorée Island and day trips from the city.
25 April 2026
Travel Guides
Senegal Holidays: The Complete 2026 Planning Guide
Plan your Senegal trip with honest advice on Dakar, Saint-Louis, Saly and Casamance — flights, food, costs and what's actually worth doing.
25 April 2026
Travel Guides
Senegal Packing List: What to Actually Bring in 2026
The honest Senegal packing list — what to bring, what to leave, the plug-adapter trap that catches UK travellers, and what to buy locally.
25 April 2026
Travel Guides
Senegal vs Gambia: Which Should You Book for 2026?
An honest comparison of Senegal and The Gambia — cultural depth, beaches, food, French vs English, cost and what each country does better.
25 April 2026
Travel Guides
Best Time to Visit Senegal: A Month-by-Month Guide
Month-by-month guide to Senegal — weather, prices, festivals and when each traveller type should actually book, from the Harmattan to the Saint-Louis Jazz Festival.
25 April 2026