Senegal

Eco-friendly travel guide to Senegal advises how to be a responsible tourist. Learn how to travel in a sustainable way and how to respect the local people and culture. Make your trip green by supporting locally owned hotels, organic restaurants and other businesses. Read more on how to protect the environment by making conscientious choices and how to travel green in Senegal, Africa.

Pointe des Almadies, the westernmost point of the African continent (mainland), located in the area of Dakar, Senegal.

Air quality: 3.6 / 5

Bus connections: 2.2 / 5

Train connections: 3.1 / 5

Hitchhiking: 3.8 / 5

National parks: 4.3 / 5

Outdoor activities: 3.7 / 5

Locals' English level: 3.9 / 5

Safety: 3.7 / 5

Accommodation: US$23 - $250

Budget per day: US$35 - $388

Responsible Travel

Senegal is a country a country located in in west Africa with its capital being Dakar. It is one of the promising countries in the continent and we will be doing a great favor to its venture to grow by adhering to some of the eco-friendliest practices when we are in the country. We can start by embracing some of the most environmentally friendly ways of traveling including walking and using public transport. We can also help conserve the natural resources of the country by using water responsibly. We are also advised to dispose waste in the designated disposal points to minimize the waste scourge already affecting the country. We are also advised to buy souvenirs while we visit the country so as to promote the local economy where we will be improving the living standards of the community here.

Air Quality and Pollution

The air quality in Senegal is good and the UN and other international organizations are putting in more effort to ensure the air quality improves more. The threat to air quality in the country has always been foul smell generated by the waste strewn in the country. This waste is also a very big threat that leads to both land and water pollution in the country. The national government is pushing to implement policies that ban use of plastics in the country which will minimize the amount of waste generated.

Respect the Culture

Senegal is located in West Africa. In terms of literature, storytelling has always taken center stage in Senegal's culture. Griots are believed to be the ones passing this form of literature from one generation to another both in Senegal and the west African region at large. Training in griot profession is usually done through apprenticeship and requires many years of practice. They mostly learn about history, music, and genealogy. Senegal usually hosts an event known as the Recidak where various forms of literature are usually celebrated with storytelling being the most appreciated. In terms of music, Senegal has always embraced the traditional music known as mbalax. It is believed to have originated from Njuup and was then popularized by Omar Pene and Youssou N'Dour among others. Various musical instruments that were used in Senegalese traditional music includes the sabar which is majorly played during specific events such as weddings. The tama is another musical instrument that has always been used by Senegalese traditional musicians. Some of the most re-known Senegalese musicians include Baaba Maal, Pape Diouf, Ismael Lô, Fallou Dieng Titi, Viviane, Orchestra Baobab, Akon Thione Seck, and Cheikh Lô. Hospitality has always been known to be an integral part of the Senegalese culture. The word that refers to hospitality in Wolof is "teranga". The national football team of Senegal is usually referred to as the Lions of Teranga.

Top 10 Places to Visit

Gorée: Is a beautiful island located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. It was a center for African slave trade between the 15th to the 19th century. Here, you will find the room where the slaves were kept (it has now been turned into a museum). You will also be able to see the Henriette Bathily Womens Museum here.

The Dakar Grand Mosque: It is located on Allée Pape Gueye Falls in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. It was designed by architects from Morocco and France. It was commissioned in 1964 by Léopold Sédar Senghor and Hassan II, the president of Senegal and the King of Morocco respectively.

Saint-Louis: It is located towards the northwest of the country. Many structures found here were constructed during the colonial period. It is situated on NDar Island in the Senegal River. Gustave Eiffel designed the 1865 Faidherbe Bridge that links this city to the mainland. It is home to some of the beautiful attraction sites found in the country including the Neoclassical cathedral and the Governors Palace.

Djoudj: It is situated a few kilometers from Saint-Louis, along the Senegal river. It is surrounded with many canals, lakes, ponds, swamps, and reeds. It sits on an area covering 16,000 hectares of land. A lot of bird species are usually found here where it is believed that close to 3 million birds usually pass through here every year.

Ngor: This island is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. It has amazing beaches and is dotted with several restaurants along the coast line. There are also various shops here where you can easily buy souvenirs as the vendors here are usually friendly.

Lac Rose: The name of this lake translates to Pink Lake. It is located on the Cap Vert peninsula, several kilometers from the capital, Dakar in Senegal. It is usually a very unique lake as the surface usually appears pink. This is as a result of the salt content of the Dunaliella salina algae, which usually rises to 40% in concentration. These algae usually produce a red pigment that enables it to absorb light creating the energy used in the production of ATP. This color usually appears to be clearer during the dry season in the country, usually from November to June. It is less contrasting during the wet season.

The Our Lady of Victories Cathedral: This parish is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. It serves as the headquarters for all catholic churches in the country. It was created in top of a Muslim cemetery. This piece of land was gifted to the church by the national government. It was consecrated by Cardinal Jean Verdier, archbishop of Paris on 2 February 1936. It was the church where the former president, Leopold Senghor's funeral ceremony was conducted in 2001.

Rufisque: This city is located in Dakar region in Senegal. Initially, it was one of the most crucial ports in the country.

Deux Mamelles: It is also referred to as Collines des Mamelles. These twin hills are situated in Ouakam, one of the suburbs of Dakar, the capital of Senegal. They have a volcanic history. The highest of the two hills is believed to be 105 meters above the sea level. As the name suggests, it refers to the breast part of the human body in French context. Popular points of interest close to these hills are the Phare des Mamelles lighthouse and the African Renaissance Monument.

The Mosque of Divinity: This mosque was constructed in 1997. It is situated in Ouakam, Senegal. It is usually known for the two minarets constructed on it. Here, you will be able to enjoy scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean. It was Mohamed Gorgui Seyni Guèye who inspired the construction of this mosque in 1973. The structure was then constructed by Cheikh Ngom and was completed in 1997. It was a charitable course thus none of the workers who built this mosque reviewed any payments.

Goree island

Explore

You can make your visit here in Senegal to be one of the most memorable one by visiting some of the most prolific attraction sites in the country including The Dakar Grand Mosque, Deux Mamelles, Ngor, and the Our Lady of Victories Cathedral. You can also visit the various landmarks and national parks in the country to appreciate the nature Senegal has to offer. You can also visit the various museums in the country to learn more about the history and the culture of the country and its people.

City Parks

PARK Hann: This park has a beautiful lake within its boundaries. There are also plain fields and forests located in this park. There is also a zoo present where you will get to see several wild animals. The entrance to this park is fitted with a wheelchair ramp. It is usually open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm while it is closed on Mondays. You can get in touch with the management here using this number, +221 33 831 01 01.

Park Hann is located in Dakar

National Parks

Îles de la Madeleine: This national park is located in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The islands located here are uninhabited. The main island here is Sarpan Island where researchers have been able to find stone age artifacts. You will also be able to find birds, fish, and plants here. The cliffs found here are usually very steep. It is among the smallest national parks in the world covering 0.45 kilometers squared of land.

Îles de la Madeleine

Beaches

Plage du Virage: This beach is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. This beach is usually very clean and the atmosphere created here is usually very enjoyable and very relaxing. People who come here are usually very friendly and responsible.

Landmarks

African Renaissance Monument: It is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. This statue is believed to be 52 meters in height. It is made from copper and is situated on top of one of the Collines des Mamelles hills. You will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean from here. It was designed by Pierre Goudiaby, a Senegalese architect. It was then constructed by a North Korean construction company, Mansudae Overseas Projects.

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African Renaissance Monument

Museums

The House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves): This museum is located on Gorée Island in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. It was constructed in 1962, as a slave trade center. It is a very important attraction site where many tourists from Europe and America usually visit every year.

The Museum of Black Civilizations: This national museum is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. It was commissioned on December 2018. It was constructed with the aim of highlighting the contributions Africa made to the world's cultural and scientific patrimony.

IFAN Museum of African Arts: This museum is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. It is among the pioneer museums in West Africa. Its name was changed to Théodore Monod African Art Museum in December 2007.

IFAN Museum of African Arts

Eat

Restaurant La Pointe des Almadies: This restaurant is located in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The staff here is amazing and professionally interacts with clients. You will get to enjoy local cuisines that are offered here including local seafood. You will also get to enjoy Lebanese, Vietnamese, and Italian cuisines. The prices offered here are relatively high. You will get to enjoy live music on certain days here at this restaurant. It is usually open all through the week from 12 pm to 12 am. You can get in touch with the management here using this number, +221 33 820 01 40.

Noflaye Beach: This restaurant is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. The staff here is charming and warmly welcomes clients to the restaurant. The services they offer are fast and reliable. The delicacies offered here include chorizo, goat cheese, and Noflaye salad among others. There is also a bar on-site here. Electronic mode of payment is accepted here. It is usually open all through the week from 10 am to 11 pm. You can get in touch with the management here using this number, +221 33 820 30 32.

Restaurant Le Lagoon 1: This restaurant is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. The staff here is amazing and very helpful to clients. The delicacies offered here are very tasty. You will be able to enjoy amazing views from here. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available here. It is usually open all through the week from 10 am to 10:30 pm. You can get in touch with the management here using this number, +221 33 821 53 22.

La Fourchette: This restaurant is located in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The ambiance created here is very relaxing. The staff is charming and very friendly. You will get to enjoy both local and European cuisines here. You will also be entertained with live music by local entertainers. It is usually open all through the week from 12 pm to 7 pm. You can get in touch with the management here using this number, +221 33 842 66 66.

La Parrilla: This restaurant is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. The atmosphere created here is very amazing where you can get to enjoy with family and friends. It is also a romantic venue where couples can enjoy. The staff here is amazing and professionally interacts with clients. The delicacies offered here are very tasty. You can get in touch with the management here using this number, +221 33 822 15 00.

Drink

Chez Max: This bar is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. It is located on a very beautiful beach in the city. It was a boat that has been transformed into a bar. It has amazing think car seats, tables and shell sculptures in several points in this bar. The atmosphere created here is electric and very enjoyable. You will be able to enjoy amazing music mixes including reggae. You will also be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the sunset from here.

Bayékou: This is a luxurious joint which has an open-sided roof terrace and amazing drinks. Both the interior and exterior decor of this bar is very lively topping up with the amazing ambiance created here. You will also be able to enjoy a wide variety of Italian delicacies offered here suxh as pastas, carpaccios, ceviche, tuna tartae, poké, and gnocchi among others.

Le Phare des Mamelles: This bar is located inside a lighthouse that dates back to the 19th century. You will be able to enjoy scenic views of the coastline below. The management here has arranged for shuttle services that transports customers to an open-air veranda where several events are usually hosted. You will be required to pay an entry fee of £6.40 where you will get a free complimentary drink.

Xorbi: There are usually several palm trees and lights dotted in the compound of this bar. It is usually frequented by many Africans. The atmosphere created here is usually electric as many people usually come at this bar. You will be able to enjoy amazing beers at affordable prices. Senegalese barbecue is also available at this joint. The management here has installed two projector screens where clients here can watch football matches.

Le Viking Pub: It is located in a very lively neighborhood. It usually has two floors where at the ground floor, you will be able to enjoy the bar itself fitted with several screens and cushioned benches. Karaoke events are usually held here every weekend. On the first floor, you will find tall red booths and African sculptures. This joint is usually close to the Place de lIndépendence.

Tap-water

Locals here in the country believe that faucet water is very safe to drink. However just to be on the safe side, you are advised to buy bottled water from hygienic water vendors. You can only drink tap water in the country if you have water purification tablets.

Activities

You can make your visit here in Senegal to be one of the most memorable one by visiting some of the most prolific attraction sites in the country including The Dakar Grand Mosque, Deux Mamelles, Ngor, and the Our Lady of Victories Cathedral. You can also visit the various landmarks and national parks in the country to appreciate the nature Senegal has to offer. You can also visit the various museums in the country to learn more about the history and the culture of the country and its people.

Accommodation

Résidence la Marianne: This residential area is located in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Guests here will get to enjoy 24-hour reception services, free Wi-Fi, and ample parking on-site. Popular points of interest located close to this property include the African Renaissance Monument which is located 5 kilometers away, the Dakar Grand Mosque which is located 8 kilometers away, and the Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport which is 3 kilometers away.

Green Hotels

Yaas Hotel Dakar Almadies: This hotel is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. Guests will get to enjoy 24-hour reception services and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The management here has installed garbage collection bins where waste is disposed of appropriately. Amenities here include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a work desk and a personal bathroom in each room. Guests will also get to enjoy a complimentary breakfast here every day with the restaurant on-site being a plus. The Blaize Diagne International Airport is located 39 miles away from this property.

Radisson Blu Hotel: Dakar Sea Plaza. This hotel is located in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The rooms are fitted with flat-screen TVs, air conditioners, designer furniture, and personal bathrooms. Guests here will get to enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and golfing facilities within the property. You will also get to enjoy scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean from some rooms. Guests here will also be able to enjoy an array of local and international cuisines at the restaurant on-site. There is also a bar located on-site where amazing cocktails are served. Shuttle services are also arranged by the management here. Popular points of interest from here include the IFAN Museum and Gorée Island.

Terrou-Bi: This hotel is located Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. Guests here will get to enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a private beach, a casino, free Wi-Fi, and a beautiful garden. In terms of energy use, the management here has resorted to using electricity as its main source of heat thus reducing production of carbon monoxide into the environment. The rooms here are relatively large and are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a personal bathroom. Guests here will get to enjoy a continental breakfast every day including international cuisines. The management here organizes for sight-seeing tours and airport shuttle services.

Hotel Fleur de Lys Plateau: This hotel is located in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Guests here will get to enjoy an indoor swimming pool, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi in the property. The rooms here have air conditioning, a dining table, a safe, and a personal bathroom. There is a private swimming pool and an outdoor lounge area. There is 24-hour reception services and airport shuttle services that are arranged by the management here. Ample parking is available at this property. Popular points of interest close to this property include the House of Slaves, Dakar Grand Mosque, African Renaissance Monument, and the Blaize Diagne International Airport.

Hotel Jardin Savana Dakar: This hotel is located in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. It is located on the beach, close to the city's CBD. Guests here will get to enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, a spa, a garden, airport shuttle services, and room services. It is situated close to the boarding point for Gorée Island. The rooms here are fitted with a satellite TV, a seating area, a personal bathroom, and air conditioning. You will be able to enjoy scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean from here. Guests here will be able to enjoy a complimentary breakfast every morning. There is a bar and restaurant on site. Popular points of interest located close to this hotel are the Hann Natural Park and the Blaize Diagne International Airport.

Hostels and Guest Houses

Auberge Keur Diame: This residential property is located in Yoff area, about 25 minutes by car from Dakar's CBD. Guests here will get to enjoy 24-hour reception services, a furnished terrace, ample parking, and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex. The rooms here are fitted with a fan, a mosquito net, and a personal bathroom in some rooms. You will get to enjoy breakfast here daily comprising of either local or international cuisines. The management here also organizes for sightseeing tours. The Blaize Diagne International Airport is located 34 miles from this property.

Union Amicale Corse Dakar: It is located in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Guests here will get to enjoy free Wi-Fi, ample parking, a shared TV area, a bar, and a restaurant on-site. The rooms here are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a work desk, a shower, a kettle, and air conditioners. Guests here will get to choose between a continental breakfast and a Halal breakfast. Activities that are carried out here include hiking and snorkeling. Popular points of interest close to this property include the La Galerie Antenna, National Gallery of Art of Senegal, Théâtre national Daniel Soriano, and the Leopold Sedar Senghor which is located 11 kilometers from this property.

L' Hostello di Francesca: This residential property is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. Guests here will get to enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a shared TV area, a restaurant, and a bar on site. Services offered here include 24-hour reception services, currency exchange services, and airport shuttle services. The rooms here are fitted with a wardrobe and a work desk. Various gaming activities are also present at this property. Popular points of interest located close to this property include the Leopold Sedar Senghor which is located 1.2 miles from this property, the Dakar Grand Mosque is located 6.8 miles from this property, and the House of Slaves which is located 8.7miles from this property.

Dakar International House: This guest house is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. Guests here will get to enjoy a terrace and 24-hour reception services. The rooms here are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a lounge area, and a balcony in some rooms. Popular points of interest close this guest house include the ZA Embassy which is located 2.6 miles from this property, the 7 Aviation rue which is 2.7 miles away, and the Blaize Diagne Airport which is located 29 miles away from this property.

Apartments

Djily Mbaye: This apartment is located in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The amenities that you will get to enjoy here include a patio, a shared TV area, and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex. The rooms here are fitted with a satellite flat-screen TV, a work desk a lounge area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests here will be able to enjoy a continental breakfast every day. Car rental services are available here. Points of interest located close to this property include the Dakar Grand Mosque which is located 13 kilometers away, the African Renaissance Monument which is 11 kilometers away and the Leopold Sedar Senghor Airport which is located 4 kilometers from this property.

Penthouse Apartments in Almadies: These apartments are located in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The rooms here are fitted with a flat-screen TV and air conditioners. Points of interest that are located close to this property include the African Renaissance Monument which is located 3.1 kilometers away and the Dakar Grand Mosque which is located 10 kilometers from this property.

Villa solei du Senegal: This apartment is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. Guests here will get to enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The rooms here are fitted with a flat-screen TV, air conditioners, a washing machine and a kitchen. Guests will also get to enjoy a continental breakfast every morning here. Bicycle and car rental services are offered here at this property. Points of interest close to this property include the Dakar Grand Mosque which is located 10 kilometers away and the House of Slaves which is located 12 kilometers away.

Couchsurfing

The locals here in the country are usually very kind hearted and very hospitable. Many have grown embracing kindness thus there are many hosts who will be more than willing to host you when you visit Senegal. You are advised to enroll to some of the legitimate websites where you can link with potential hosts in the country. You can talk with them through these websites and plan how you are going to meet when you visit the country.

Camping

Mankind: Is located in Niafrang in Senegal. It covers a total area of 2 hectares close to the coastal areas. This campsite is big enough to accommodate up to 10 tents. Amenities that you will get to enjoy here include an outdoor swimming pool, a snack bar, and a spa. Activities that people can engage in here include fishing, kayaking, and martial arts.

Camping Gilbert: This campsite is located in Senegal. It is located in the suburban areas. It has the capacity to accommodate up to 25 tents. Amenities that you will get to enjoy here include free Wi-Fi, a safe, a restaurant, and a bar on site. There is also an outdoor swimming pool present here. Activities that you will get to enjoy here include fishing, hiking, windsurfing, mountain biking, horse riding, and sailing.

La ferme de Saly: This campsite is located in Saly in Senegal. It has the capacity to accommodate up to 10 tents. It is close to the coastal area here in the country. Amenities that you will get to enjoy here include a snack bar a safe, a restaurant, a launderette, and a bar on site. Pets are also allowed at this campsite. The activities that guests will get to enjoy in here include surfing, horse riding, diving, water skiing, and sailing.

Djidjack: This campsite is located in palmarin in Senegal. It is located close to the beach. It has the capacity to accommodate up to 7 tents. Amenities that you will get to enjoy here include an outdoor swimming pool, a snack bar, free Wi-Fi, conference facilities, a bar, and a restaurant on site. Activities that guests can engage in include board games, horse riding, hiking, and fishing. Pets are allowed in this campsite.

Regions

Map of Senegal

Cap Vert-Thies (Dakar, Thies, Mboro, Popenguine, Joal-Fadiouth)

Central Senegal (Kaolack, Diourbel, Fatick)

Northern Senegal (Saint-Louis, Matam, Louga)

Casamance (Ziguinchor, Kolda)

Tambacounda Region (Tambacounda, Kedougou)

Cities

Dakar:'It is the capital city of Senegal. It is a Port on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the economic hub for the country where various shops and markets are located. You will get a chance to purchase some of the most amazing artifacts and souvenirs from here. You will also get to enjoy the famous mbalax music usually enjoyed by locals here.

Kaolack: This city is the capital of Kaolack Region in Senegal. It is located adjacent to the Saloum River. It is considered a crucial market center and the main peanut producing and processing center in the country.

Ziguinchor: It is the capital of the Ziguinchor Region in Senegal. It is located at the mouth of the Casamance River. It is believed to be the seventh largest city in the country.

The other cities in Senegal are:

Touba

Thiès

M'Bour

Diourbel

Louga

Tambacounda

Richard Toll

Kolda

Mbacké

Tivaouane

Joal-Fadiouth

Getting There and Moving Around

Dakar is the capital city of Senegal. You can access the country by air, or by road, or by rail, or even be sea. It believed that Senegal has about 14,576 kilometers of road where 4,271 kilometers are paved, this is according to a research conducted on 1996. More developments are believed to have taken place ever since. Taxis are usually the best option to move around the capital city and even in other cities. They usually are usually black-yellow or blue-yellow in color. You are advised to negotiate the prices with the taxi drivers to get affordable prices.

Air

According to a study carried out in 1999, there are believed to bale around 20 airports in Senegal. The Blaise Diagne International Airport, located in Dakar, is the main international airport in the country. Airlines from various cities within the continent and even beyond usually fly into the country using this airport. These cities include Johannesburg, Atlanta, New York, and Washington DC. The other international airport in Dakar is the Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport which majorly functions as a cargo hub.

Dakar Airport

Bus

The national government of Senegal has continuously upgraded the road infrastructure in the country to try and connect the capital with major cities and towns in the country. The capital, Dakar is situated along several crucial highways in west Africa such as the Cairo-Dakar Highway and the Dakar-Lagos Highway. Buses are available in the country but are usually very unreliable and very uncomfortable to travel in. If you do not mind blending with the locals in a somehow congested bus, then you will enjoy traveling by bus in the country.

A bus in Senegal

Train

Senegal is believed to have about 906 kilometers of rail within its borders. The rails are usually 1,000-millimeter gauges. This railway is part of the DakarNiger Railway which connects to Mali. Both cargo and passenger trains usually run on these rail tracks. The railway here in the country is operated by Trans rail and managed by Vecturis, a Belgian company.

Hitchhiking

Hospitality is an important aspect in the Senegalese culture. Thus hitchhiking here in the country is usually very easy. With the government upgrading the road infrastructure in the country, many motorists are starting to access most of the major cities and towns in the country if you happen to meet a motorist en-route to your destination, you can flag down the car. If the motorist happens to be going your way, then he/she will be happy to take you at least close to your destination if not directly to your destination.

Others

Senegal is a country located in West Africa with its capital being Dakar which is one of the deep-water sea ports in the region. It has a deep-draft structure and 640-foot-wide access channel allowing sea vessels to access the port at any point. It has facilities that aid in the loading and offloading of tankers and has a container hub that is able to hold up to 3,000 containers. This port also has a fishing terminal, a cereals terminal, and a phosphate terminal. There is a ship repair center here which is privately owned.

Sustainable Shopping

The national government of Senegal has been making effort to eradicate plastics in the country by introducing and implementing policies that ban the use of plastics in the country. Designers in the country have also started embracing materials that produce zero waste. Clothes usually have a life cycle and it's upon its completion that these are concerned about. They have held several fashion galas with the aim of creating awareness on the importance of embracing zero waste materials in the fashion and design industry in the country.

Recycling

The UN has been working hand-in-hand with the national government of Senegal to try and reach an amicable solution to the waste scourge in the country. They are channeling funds to be used in setting up more recycling centers as the ones that are already exists to are underperforming. Waste pickers here in Mbeubeuss, the largest dumpsite in Senegal, have also take it upon themselves to conduct the recycling business. There are a lot of families living in this dumpsite to the extent that some were even born and raised here. The strong men and youth in this dumpsite usually collect recyclable metal and sell them to scrap metal middle men. Some even decide to sell it themselves. Women and children on the other hand, are less strong than their counterparts, thus they usually collect plastics and organic waste. They usually wash these plastics and then sell them as reusable plastics. For the organic waste, they usually collect them then sell them as fodder to cattle owners in the area.

Waste

Mbeubeuss is the largest and the main dumpsite in the whole of Senegal. It is located in the outskirts of the capital, Dakar. The country has been facing a huge problem with solid waste in the country mostly comprising of paper, glass, and plastics. These wastes usually overflow in collection bins thus end up strewn along the city streets. The government has tried to introduce more waste collection trucks but the amount of the waste generated usually supersedes the amount that is disposed of. The UN has warned that if this situation in Mbeubeuss is not addressed, this dumpsite could grow to triple its size in thirty years. Several families have been living at this dumpsite and have been trying to make a living by collecting recyclable waste here. The world Bank has come in and rolled out the Municipal Waste Management Program (PROMOGEDE) in the country to sort out the waste menace in the country and also to reduce the health risks waste pickers here usually expose themselves to.

Work and Study Abroad

Senegal is country located in West Africa. Its capital Dakar has continued to show promise in growth and development thus attracting various investors and expatriates into the country to establish new businesses here in the capital and even in other cities in the country. Many investors are showing promise to continue coming into the country and investing in existing business opportunities. The United Nations has also set up an office here in the capital.

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). This office is the headquarters for combating drugs and crime both in Central and West Africa. It coordinates operations in 22 countries in these two regions. It also acts as the link to ECOWAS.

Exchange Student

The education sector in Senegal has continued to show great promise and this has not gone unnoticed by the international community. Several international students both from within the continent and beyond are enrolling into universities found here in the country to further their studies and research. Some of view the universities found here in the country include:

Cheikh Anta Diop University: It is also referred to as the University of Dakar, is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. This university is named after the Senegalese physicist, historian and anthropologist Cheikh Anta Diop. Its curriculum coincides with that of French education system. Scholars get to undertake either an oral or written test or both at the end of the year. Every course here is taught in French with the exception of language courses.

Gaston Berger University (GBU): It also known as the L'Université Gaston Berger (UGB). It is situated in Saint-Louis in Senegal. It is one of the pioneer universities to be established in the country. It was named in December 1996 to honor Gaston Berger who is a French-Senegalese philosopher

Université du Sahel (UNIS): This university is situated in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. It was established in 1998.

Ziguinchor University: This university is situated in Ziguinchor in Casamance, Senegal. It was established in 2007.

Université de Thiès (UT). This university is situated in Thies, Senegal. It was established in 2007.

Au Pair

Although Senegal is showing promise of being one of the great countries in Africa, still a majority of the population is unemployed. Many have now decided to sign up for domestic jobs in the urban areas in the country especially the capital. Most of these job seekers are usually from the rural areas and they move to the urban areas seeking these jobs. Several organizations inspired by the communities have decided to train these women and girls who comprise the majority of these job seekers. Some of the trainings offered include first aid. The Senegalese who live in the upper social class usually prefer locals to be their house maids. Several foreigners have been enrolled in this system and you might be lucky too. You are advised to enroll in legitimate websites that connect you to an authentic employer in Senegal. A majority of the population aim to seek these care giving jobs in European and Middle Eastern countries.

Volunteering

There are several volunteering organizations already working in Senegal and they will be more than happy to have you on board. They include:

Staesen: This volunteering organization was established in 2012 in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. Its aim is to improve the living standards of families here in the country via development programs.

Reseau des Migrants Entrepreneurs au Senegal (REMES): This NGO comprises of many entrepreneurs in the country who are migrants. They help better the lives of fellow migrants in the country by sharing business ideas and also some resources with them.

Su-Kaaya: This volunteering organization is an NGO working hand-in-hand with the education ministry in Senegal. They mostly target in training young girls, mostly in high school level, into competent problem solvers. They aim to transform them into role models for the society.

Queen Sheba Village, Inc: This NGO is a registered volunteering organization in Senegal that is aimed at improving the education status for women and girls in the community. They also uplift them socially and counsel them through empowerment programs.

The National Association of Albinism in Senegal (ANAS): This organization was established in 1997. It has been fighting for the rights of people living with Albinism in Senegal since its inception.

Association Internationale pour Médina-Mary (AIMM): This volunteering organization is an NGO that has been working to improve various sectors in Senegal including health, education, and environmental sectors in the country.