Teranga-gastvrijheid, levende muziek, poort naar West-Afrika
Hoofdstad
Dakar
Taal
French, Wolof
Valuta
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Beste reistijd
November–May (dry season)
Veiligheid
Verhoogde voorzichtigheid
op basis van live overheidsadviezen
Foto door Nathanaël Desmeules op Unsplash
Matige afwijking — de 3 overheidsbronnen voor deze bestemming verschillen één niveau.
Bijgewerkt op 31 augustus 2026
Vergelijk reisadviezen voor alle landen
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CDC Reisgezondheidsmelding — Niveau 2
Practice enhanced precautions
Bron: CDC Travel Health Notices
Laatst beoordeeld: 25 augustus 2026
Bronnen: officiële reisadviezen en gezondheidsautoriteiten · Hoe wij verifiëren
Visa-free for most nationalities including US, UK, Canada, Australia, and EU citizens for 90 days.
Visa-free for most nationalities including US, UK, Canada, Australia, and EU citizens for 90 days.
No visa needed. Present passport at immigration.
Instant on arrival.
Free.
Visumvereisten variëren per nationaliteit en veranderen vaak. Controleer bij de ambassade van je land of de officiële immigratieautoriteit van de bestemming voor je vertrekt.
One of the safest countries in West Africa. Dakar is vibrant but petty crime exists. Casamance region in the south has had some instability but tourism is growing. Beach areas are generally safe.
Gebaseerd op officiële reisadviezen van het Britse FCDO, continu gevolgd · Gegevensbronnen
One of the safest countries in West Africa. Dakar is vibrant but petty crime exists. Casamance region in the south has had some instability but tourism is growing. Beach areas are generally safe.
Do not drink tap water.
Check advisories for Casamance region. Dakar traffic is chaotic. Strong Atlantic currents at beaches.
Tip 10% at restaurants. Small tips for taxi drivers and hotel staff. Generous tipping is appreciated.
Casual but modest. Senegalese dress beautifully — you'll see stunning traditional fabrics daily. Cover up at mosques.
95% Muslim. Very tolerant and peaceful Islam with Sufi brotherhoods. Respect prayer times and mosque etiquette. During Ramadan, be discreet about eating in public.