Tips to come to Senegal

From 1 July 2013, to get to Senegal biometric visa is required. Until April 30, 2014, you can do directly from Dakar airport or land borders, without any prior formality.> Visa for SenegalIt depends on what you find! During the dry season, from November to February, the temperature remains fairly cool ocean, too!Between March and may, the weather remains dry, but temperatures soar, particularly within the country. The rainy season extends from June to October, can cause transport problems in some areas, but it is one where the vegetation revit. Rain generally only lasts a few hours.> Weather and climate of SenegalSeveral cards and all major airlines provide regular air connections with Dakar. 5:55 hours flight from Europe and a price for the return trip from 500 euros.Way, it is possible, through Morocco and Mauritania. Check in advance to carry out the necessary formalities for the crossing of these two countries. In Mauritania, the road of Nouhadibou in Nouakchott is now paved.> Come to Senegal StreetSeen> Visa for SenegalPlease contact the nearest representation of Senegal> Visa Reciprocity, an anti teranga?ImmunizationsThe vaccine against yellow fever is required for entry into Senegal, except for passengers coming from yellow fever endemic areas. Vaccines against yellow fever, hepatitis A and B, are recommended and antimalarial treatment, however.For animals, requires a rabies vaccination certificate and a certificate of good health.DoganaleThe Senegalese customs site provides very specific information on procedures and fees for customs clearance of vehicles.See this clearance pageSee also:Make sure your immunizations are up to date.On-site, pay attention to what you eat and what you drink. Gastric and intestinal disorders are common, although most of the time remain without gravity. But don't be so paranoid. Do not swim in stagnant, bilharzia is a disease common in Senegal. Consult your physician for antimalarial treatment.> Santé au Sénégal: institutions and councilsSenegal is in the area of the Communauté financière africaine (CFA). The CFA has a fixed parity with the euro (1000 CFA FRANCS = 1 1,524 euros euro = 655,957 CFA francs). Credit cards and cheques of euro allow you to withdraw money at most banks.To help find you, see some useful prizes.Make sure you are properly insured for your trip. Insurance companies are French authorities on site.The official language is French, understood by most of the population. There are ten national languages (the most widespread-wolof, Serer, diola, Manding, soninke, puular ...) and several other less practiced. Greetings are important: not to deceive, using the traditional Arab greeting (Salaam salamm Salamm asalaam). See our lexicon and rules of conduct.Senegal is the GMT.220 V and plugs with two round pins. Frequent blackouts due to lack of production capacity.> The current law was thereby alternativoMobile rates, February 2009Indicative of Senegal: 221The telephone network is of good quality and you will find anywhere telecentres for national or international communications and for sending faxes. Three operators (Orange, Tigo and espresso) offer cell phone services (subscription or paper).> www.orange.sn> www.tigo.sn> www.expressotelecom.comInternet cafes are very numerous, in Dakar and the regions. Price range from 500 to 1000 CFA francs of the time.The hotels offer free Wi-Fi.The postal service is reliable. Post offices open from 8:30 to 4:0 pm. Are offered complementary services (courier, money transfer). The post's site: http://www.laposte.snThe population consists 80% Muslim, Wolof, the Toucouleur people, the Lebous, the Fulani and the Madingues. The Diola and serer rather practice Christianity, although many mix with traditional beliefs.> Religions and beliefs of SenegalThe holidays are: January 1, April 4 (independence day), 1 may (labour day) and December 25 (Christmas), Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Pentecost and the assumption, most Muslim festival, whose dates depend on the Islamic calendar.> Festivals in SenegalHotels and campsites are required to pay a fee of 1000 F CFA per person and per night, sometimes included in branch rates. ' Modern ' restaurants, it is customary to leave a tip, but not the food. Taxi, fails to pay generally tip, but a market, as with any purchase in a store or on the street ...> Some useful prizes