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People in Senegal

by johnsakura

Senegal is a multi-ethnic country. Wolof is the dominating ethnic group in Senegal and the officl language of the country is also Wolof. The first muslims in the country were called Tukulor who are closely related to Fula. There are also another ethnic group in Senegal called mandinka which were converte to Islam before Wolof people did. In the Southwest of the country you will find the Serer people and the Jola people which rsisted Islam until the last century. In Casamance regio nyou have ethnic groups like Diola, Bassari, Bainuk, Konyagi and Jolenke.

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Meeting people

by tini58de

People in Senegal are very friendly. When meeting locals, it is important to know a little about the rules. In Senegal it is a habit to always say hello, even if you don't know the people! The greeting "Salam aleikum" (reply "Aleikum Salam") is a good form. Do ask about the family, even if you do not know them. The end of this kind of conversation is "Alhamdoulilahi".

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When to visit

by tini58de

If you decide to visit during the dry season, that is from November to February, the temperatures remains rather fresh, both air and water! Between March and May, the climate remains dry, but the temperatures go up, especially in the interior of the country. The raining season which is from June to October, is nice, because it is great for the vegetation, but it can cause some problems with the transportation in certain regions! The rain only last a few hours per day in general.

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Senegal

by tini58de

Senegal has a lot to offer. Besides Dakar, you can visit six national parks, coastal lagoons, an inland delta and notable bird sanctuaries. Senegal is also blessed with some beautiful natural scenery including many secluded beaches to relax.From wonderful mosques to traditional architecture, bustling markets to lonely beaches, lively cities to quiet villages - Senegal has it!. Those markets fascinated me more than anything else and I guess, that's when the "Africa Bug" got me!!!

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Waiting...

by Wiley_Coyote

There's a LOT of waiting, waiting and more waiting in this part of the world...specially when dealing with any type of public transport. I have quite a few of these pictures taken at various bus stops through out Dakar.

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Haunting part of our history

by QUIETMONKEY

Goree Island. This is close to being a must visit. To see the Slave House and Door of No Return. Seeing the rest of the Island is good also. My fondest memeory of Senegal is the people and their characteristics. They "make" themselves your freind.

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Senegal's national dish

by irisbe

I didn't had the chance myself to visit Senegal in Africa, so I visited Senegal in my favorite city Antwerp. I was invited to share the meal with my new Senegalese friends.It was delicious! and that is an understatement.I have to ask for the exact name but here is the picture!

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Take a walk to the markets in...

by mhauptma73

Take a walk to the markets in Dakar. Don't be afraid of getting deep into the dark sites of it. I didn't find any danger there, but very friendly people selling condiments and plants I've never seen before.

Meet the villagers!

by TracyG

If there is one thing that you do whilst you are in Senegal, it is getting out of the city and into the country to meet the villagers, they are really amazing people...... I really miss the Senegalese music, it is very unique and is very infectious. (See my Senegal Travelogue for more photos of the villages)

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Parc Niokolo a must!

by TracyG

You absolutely must go to Parc National De Niokolo - Koba (a mouthful I know) There are some great chances to see hippo, crocodile, and lots of antelope, and if you are very very lucky, maybe lion too.... It is definately the Serengeti of west Africa. Visiting a very rural fishing community, not far from the Gambian border, and being invited to help the women crush the millet - a lot lot harder than it looks! and then being taken on a traditional cooking lesson.

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Q:  how to???? travel agent? Money is an issue..but as my wife and I do not have unlimited time nor strength... direct travel is the... 

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A: hi, can the flight back with Air France that take 20 hours plus include decent stopovers to go sightsee the places you could stop at? 

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