Is Senegal safe? What should I wear?
Senegal is known for being a safe country, and while visitors should take the typical precautions you would when traveling alone, visiting solo here shouldn’t present any big problems. The locals are friendly, and robberies and violent crime against tourists are pretty uncommon. Senegal is a majority-Muslim country, but you don’t need to worry about covering your knees, head or shoulders in most areas. In larger villages and cities, most local women don’t wear a hijab, and you won’t be showing disrespect by not covering up. Hijabs and coverup are mandatory inside religious institution such as Mosque.
Bottom line: Dress as you normally would in a hot, humid climate, like wearing shorts and a tank top, won’t elicit stares or make you feel uncomfortable here.
Do I need vaccines?
Yellow fever vaccine is not required to enter Senegal but highly recommended as well as malaria pills and a typhoid vaccine. Bring a good mosquito repellent, carry tissues/wipes (toilet paper can be scarce in public spots) and wearing sunblock are all essential. It can also be extremely dusty during the dry season, so having allergy pills on hand can also be helpful. Don’t be alarmed to see horse carts, roaming goats and cows as well as buses packed with locals all sharing the same dirt roads with cars and pedestrians — this is normal.
Where do I fly to?
The Blaise Diagne International Airport is an international airport near the town of Diass, 27 miles east of downtown Dakar. Regular flights are operated from it to destinations across many parts of Africa, as well as to Europe, Macaronesia, the Middle East, and the USA. DELTA AIRLINES have overnight flights from NYC arriving the next day. Transportation from and to the resort is included in your package.
Do you need a visa?
No - A visa is not required for travel to Senegal for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveler must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay and a round-trip or onward ticket.
What language is spoken?
The official language in Senegal is French. Other ethnic languages such as Wolof iswidely spoken.The currency that is used is the West African Franc (CFA). 1 USD is approximately 584CFA (Currency exchange rates are subject to change)
Is there Wifi available?
Cell phone connection is fantastic in Senegal and most places in the city will have Wi-Fi.
Is my deposit deductible from the total retreat fee?
Yes! Once you make your down payment deposit of $400 non-refundable to reserve your space, you will receive an invoice. You can start making payments on your trip until the balance is paid in full. The retreat fee must be pay in full no later than November, 15, 2019.
Will there be downtime?
We will have daily schedule that will allow free downtime.
What should be my budget?
Remember that lodging, excursions are included in the retreat fee. If you like to have additional activities, buy souvenirs, art and craft, tailor clothes we recommend bringing about $400. You can also withdraw funds at a financial institution using your bank card.
Can my significant other join me?
The more the merrier!!!! Everyone 18 and older is welcome. Please let us know in advance so we make appropriate hotel room accommodation.