Senegal

As one of the most stable countries in West Africa, Senegal is a good place to experience Africa. Senegal is known for being the most stable country in West Africa, but that does not mean Senegal is a dull place. This small country is popular with French tourists because of its colonial past, but with a rich history, national parks and vast coastline, Senegal has a lot to offer. While Senegal is not usually on most travellers’ bucket lists, there is a lot to do and see in this country. Be sure to visit the capital Dakar and one of Senegal's famous tourist attractions. Dakar also has many hidden gems such as the Dream Park in the south of the city. The capital, Dakar, is a lively city known for its vibrant metropolitan markets and rich musical culture. Dakar, the bustling capital of Senegal, can take a few days to get used to; but once you are on the beat, there is plenty to see and do in this brilliant example of an emerging African metropolis. Dakar is the main port of entry to Senegal and offers access to points of interest such as Gori Island and Lake Rose. So, the Mosque of the Deity is not technically in Senegal's capital, but a day trip to the Little Cat (small coastline) is a fantastic way to see what Senegal has to offer without straying too far from the capital. In any case, it is highly likely that you will pass Ziguinchor if you are in southern Senegal. Saint Louis was the capital of Senegal when it was a French colony from 1673 to 1902 and was then moved to Dakar. The stunning city of Saint Louis is also remarkably close to Senegal's scenic national parks, and it is not something you would want to miss as Senegal is truly known for its amazing biodiversity, including hundreds of bird species. At the same time, Saly also serves as a good starting point for the equally beautiful islands of Senegal, including Joal Fadiout. While in the capital city of Dakar, be sure to visit the stunning Rose Lake (called Lac Rose in French) about eighteen miles from Dakar. Pink Lake with its real name "Retba" is one of the most visited Senegalese places in the world. Due to its special pink colour, very salty water, the arrival of Paris-Dakar, the pink lake has captured the hearts of the Senegalese as well as many tourists. Do not miss a visit to the Saluma Delta National Park, which spans 76,000 hectares in western Senegal. Try to find time to visit a village like Kedougou where you can see what rural life is like in Senegal. To genuinely enjoy Senegal, you must go for a walk and explore the countryside. For those of you who want to try new things and see beautiful Africa, different faces of beautiful Africa, welcome to Senegal. Whether you are a nature lover, a culture lover or just looking to see magnificent wildlife, Senegal has something for you. Fishing enthusiasts will be curious to know that Senegal is one of the best fishing locations in the world. Senegal is considered one of the best places in the world for sailboat fishing.