Useful Information - Cross Country Management

Useful Travel Information

We are traveling with a doctor in Senegal for the safety of everybody.
There are NO SHOTS required, although Yellow Fever is recommended to visitors to Senegal, especially when coming from an endemic area.
It is also recommended to take along some anti-malaria pills, especially for those visiting the country during the rainy season (June to September).
Consult your doctor for more information.

Most offices are open: Monday to Friday, From 8am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm
Stores open: Monday to Saturday From 8:30am to 12:30pm and from 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
Markets are opened: every day From 7am to 7pm.
Banks open: From 8am to 11am and from 2:30pm to 4pm.

For US and Canadian citizens: a passport valid for at least 6 months is required.
No visa is necessary if the stay does not exceed 90 days.

There is no limit on the amount of money that can be imported into Senegal.
Only 50,000 FCFA per person is allowed out of the country.
One camera, one (non-professional) videocamera, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, one bottle of wine, one bottle of alcohol are allowed duty-free

In Senegal, quite a few national languages (wolof, pular, soninke, sereer, mandinka, diola…) are spoken.
French is the official language used in Administration and Business.
English, mandatory at Junior High School, is widely spoken.
Wolof is the most widely spoken national language.
A few words of Wolof will help you make friends!
Asalamu aleikum: Peace be with you (Arabic words used in Wolof)
Wa aleikum salam: Peace be with you too
Nanga def: How are you?
Nanga tudd: what’s your name?
Man, X la tudd: My name is X
Baal ma: I’m sorry
Wao: yes
Dedete: no
Dama khiff: I am hungry
Dama mar: I am thirsty
Lii niata: How much is it ?
Fan la: Where is it?
Mangui dem: Good bye.