Sunset over the Senegal River in Saint-Louis

Senegal

Island streets from another century, pink lakes, long beaches and some of the warmest people you’ll meet. We keep going back.

Best time to go

October to May is the dry season. June to September is rainy.

Visa

No visa needed on a Nigerian or other ECOWAS passport.

Budget

Return flights from Lagos to Dakar start around $600. Bring US dollars to change into CFA francs.

Goree Island, Dakar

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Start with one conversation.

Ninety minutes with someone who's done this before. You'll walk away with a plan, not more open tabs.

Still deciding?
Start reading.

See where other nomad travelers and remote workers are actually landing in Africa, from Kenya to Senegal and more.

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