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As an EU or US citizen, you do not need a visa to travel to Senegal. You will simply get a stamp in your passport upon arrival. For all other nationalities, please consult your local Senegalese embassy to find out whether or not you need a visa to travel to Senegal.
We can also provide a direct pick-up service from the airport for a supplementary 50 euro fee. This can shared with up to 5 people and is recommended to save time.
Yes, Senegal does have a rainy season, although in the northern part of the country (including Dakar), it is relatively mild and very tolerable. The rainy season lasts from mid-August to early October.
The good news is, it is absolutely OKAY to go on a surf trip in Senegal during rainy season! It does not rain every day and the rain usually only lasts an hour or two before the weather clears and the wind completely dies, leaving perfect glassy waves for us to enjoy.
In addition, most expats and tourists leave for the rainy season so the line-ups are even more uncrowded than usual!
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Payments can be made through via bank transfers, or Paypal, or cash.
There are a lot of pharmacies and doctors on the mainland. Due to a large expat community, the health infrastructure is well established. Western-standard ambulance services exists (SOS Médecins) as well as well-regarded private hospitals (Clinique de la Madeleine). These work seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day,
Only if you want to! Otherwise you can rent one from the surfcamp. We have them in all adult sizes.
If you are bringing your own wetsuit, here are the recommendations:
Board shorts/Bikini temperature from June to November.
2/2 Shorty from November to December and May till June.
3/2 full suit from December to May.
A yellow fever vaccination is recommended, but not mandatory to enter the country. Cases of yellow fever in Senegal are extremely rare and virtually non-existant in Dakar.
However, if you plan to travel outside of Dakar or visit other West African countries after your stay in Senegal, a yellow fever vaccination is advised.
Ultimately, while we are happy to give you personal advice, the surfcamp cannot be responsible for your healthcare decisions when planning your trip to Senegal. Consulting travel advice from your local government, as well as your doctor, is the best way to decide which vaccinations you may or may not need before travelling to Senegal.
Dakar is a dry city located next to the sea so there is no malaria in the capital, nor on the island. Expats in Dakar do not take malaria pills - but of course it is up to you to decide, the surfcamp cannot be held responsible for any health decisions you make concerning your trip to Senegal. Your doctor will properly suggest you bring/take malaria pills as there is malaria in the southern parts of Senegal.
Yes it is. We have three beaches on the island, all used by both locals and tourists to swim in.
The currency in Senegal is West African CFA franc (currency code XOF) and it has an official fixed exchange rate to the euro: 1 Euro=655 CFA (although the commonly accepted 'street exchange rate' is 1 Euro=650CFA). You can exchange Euros on the island or on the mainland. There are no ATMs on the island, but there are plenty on the mainland and at the airport.
Board shorts/Bikini temperature from June to November.
2/2 Shorty from November to December and May till June.
3/2 full suit from December to May.
We are blessed in Senegal to have an abundance of different breaks (mostly point breaks and beach breaks), adapted for all levels-from complete beginner to advanced barrel riders. Check out the spot map to look up the waves suited to your level!
Our surf lessons are aimed at those who are in the early stages of learning to surf, or looking to progress to riding green waves. The instructors are all local surfers with industry-standard ISA qualifications and national lifeguard diplomas. They will teach you the foundations of surfing, guide you to the best surf spots and give you and all African surfing experience.
The national language in Senegal is French but Wolof is spoken more widely as the level of French can depend on education. English is becoming more widely spoken every year. All of our staff can speak French and a lot of them speak english too.
No refunds for early departures
Full refund