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Senegal Travel Guide

Trek Zone
71°F
Thursday
71°F
Friday

Tourist season

Are March and April good months to visit Senegal?

3

March

Semi-high
season

4

April

Semi-high
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of Spain visiting Senegal for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 48 to 63 EUR

Tourist's budget
from 92 to 128 EUR

Did you know?

The surface area of Senegal is 76 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 89 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Dakar (SN) and Madrid (ES) is 1961 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Dakar click here

Dakar
Dakar
Mbour
Thiès
Touba
Madrid
Madrid
Barcelona
Seville
Valencia
Zaragoza
1961
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Senegal on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

30 March 2025• Eid al-Fitr

31 March 2025• Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Currency

CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 XOF
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.15245
65596
GBP
0.12831
77937
USD
0.16681
59949
Update: 19 Mar 2025

Get ready for your next trip

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Senegal

Map
Distance matrix
MilesDakarSaint-LouisThiesToubaLangue de Barbarie National ParkMboroPopenguineKaolack
Dakar-11236106105481161100
Saint-Louis112-90908661144133
Thies3690-708225113273
Touba1069070-8471107052
Langue de Barbarie National Park10588284-581141126
Mboro4866257158-114089
Popenguine116111441132107011411140-1061
Kaolack1001337352126891061-

Best Ways to Experience Senegal

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

Determine the expenses for your travel or vacation budget, as well as the expenditures associated with residing in another country

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 48 to 63 EUR

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 92 to 128 EUR

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Senegal via the Prices link

Currency

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CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 19 March 2025
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Senegal.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Senegal

Wysokie

Areas with malaria

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Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Meningitis (Meningococcal disease)

Meningococcal disease is any illness caused by a type of bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis.Infection occurs through droplets - through contact with the secretion of the patient or the host, e.g. when coughing, sneezing, kissing or sharing cutlery or dishes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

Spain
  • Spain
  • More

visiting flagSenegal for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for Spanish citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 90 days

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Senegal the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, D, E, K sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket DType D
socket EType E
socket KType K

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

70 / 231
Ranking
16 743 927
Wolof 43.3%, Pular 23.8%, Serer 14.7%, Jola 3.7%, Mandinka 3%, Soninke 1.1%, European and Lebanese 1%

Area

89 / 230
Ranking
76 thous. mi²
It is approximately 39% of the territory of Spain.

Life expectancy

174 / 196
Ranking
63.8
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 61.6women 66.1

Median age

19 / 157
Ranking
19.4
Average age of population expressed in years.men 18.5women 20.3

Population growth

32 / 172
Ranking
2.25%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

117 / 131
Ranking
51.9%
Ability to read, write and count.men 64.8%women 39.8%

GDP

164 / 194
Ranking
3 502 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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