Senegal Packing Lists


	The red dust gets everywhere Tip Rating:

By ricky52

on December 21, 2006

by ricky52
Send Photo to a Friend

Be aware of the dust

A hat is useful, but do take sunglasses as this will keep most of the dust out of your eyes.

Because of the large amounts of the dust, do not attempt to change camera lenses whilst on the move.


	Packing List Tip Rating:

By ingridparis

on August 26, 2002

by ingridparis
Send Photo to a Friend

Don't forget to take walk shoes with good socks,coton light coloured clothes.
And of course, your swimming costume!!

Be careful with your health!!
It is a nice country where you can catch many diseases:paludism,hepatitis A & b,yellow fever,polio etc...
Above all,to have a nice stay,do not hesitate to take anti mosquitos cream and suntan oil!

Light is very strong and colors are so bright,take a good film like a 100 asa or ultra one!!


	Packing List Tip Rating:

on August 26, 2002

Medical Recommendations :

Yellow fever compulsory at least 10 days before leaving. Polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis A & B and anti malaria treatment recommended.


	Don't forget the anti-malarials ... Tip Rating:

Updated By myriam_c

on November 12, 2002

by myriam_c
Send Photo to a Friend

Seashells

Summer clothing year round. Bring a sweater for winter nights.

Contact your local health centre at least 6/8 weeks before your departure to see if the vaccinations you have are sufficient.
You will have to take anti-malaria drugs, most preferably Lariam. Start to take these pills 2 weeks before you leave. Side effects of Lariam may be very serious (hallucinations, fear, ...). If you face such kind of problems, ask for a combination of Paludrine/Nivaquine which has no side effects and is only a little less effective.

Bring ballpoints for the children, lots and lots of ballpoints.


	Antimalarials a must! Tip Rating:

By TracyG

on August 25, 2002

Pack as light as possible, you will probably do quite a lot of moving around - so a backpack is probably the best option.

Lightweight clothing is best, though a jumper will come in handy, as it can get quite cold along the coast at night. Take a pair of smart clothes for nights out and restaurants and also a strong pair of walking shoes and sandals.

A first aid kit with the usual remedies. ie, diarrhoea tablets and rehydration sachets, and also take anti-malarials as this can be a problem in some areas.

Film and batteries shouldn't be a problem to get in Dakar and other large towns, but anywhere else you probably won't get it. It is also fairly expensive here as well. It is best to take more than you think you will need.

It might be a good idea to take a sleeping bag, you never know if you will want to sleep outdoors one night, or, it can come in handy if the bed linen looks less than useable.

A waterbottle and torch will also come in handy.