🇸🇳 Senegal
West Africa at its most accessible: safe, music-filled cities, superb seafood and easy local transport, with chaos that's friendly rather than hostile.
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🇸🇳 Senegal at a glance
West Africa at its most accessible: safe, music-filled cities, superb seafood and easy local transport, with chaos that's friendly rather than hostile.
Who it suits
First-time West Africa visitors wanting food, music, ease.
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What the season feels like
November to February's dry, cooler season is most comfortable; July to October brings rain and humidity.
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What Senegal is known for
- Gorée Island's slavery history
- Lac Rose pink waters
- St Louis jazz evenings
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