Senegal

by Sean Connolly

Overview

This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt’s Senegal continues to offer far and away the greatest depth of coverage for this increasingly popular part of West Africa. With over 350 pages of detailed description and 40 maps, this remains the definitive source of information to a country that is often described as the whole of West Africa in microcosm. 
This new edition includes details of the rapidly changing transport situation, notably the opening of the new international airport and the first bridge to span the Gambia River. All regions of the country are covered, including detailed information on access to Senegal’s national parks, with detailed maps, itineraries, and practical information on transport, accommodation and eating for each region.
Senegal boasts a variety of landscapes and cultures that belie its compact size. Northern desert wilds give way to the rain-soaked Casamance, fringed by hundreds of kilometres of pristine beaches and the fantastically frenetic capital city, Dakar, surrounded by ocean and proudly perched at the westernmost point on the African continent. This smorgasbord of landscapes is all accessible within a day’s travel, making Senegal the perfect choice for anyone looking to sink their teeth into West Africa, for the first time or the hundredth.
Natural assets aside, Senegal is home to a world of man-made delectations: Dakar’s nightclubs throb well into the morning hours and offer a rare chance to dance yourself silly with superstar musicians on their home turf. With one of Africa’s most prolific arts scenes, Senegal attracts numerous visitors for its cultural attractions, and this book provides a thorough and accessible introduction to the music, art, film, and literature of this most creative of countries. 
Beyond the capital, Saint-Louis’ charm is an enchanting throwback to the colonial glamour of the 19th century, and sleepy Île de Gorée is a haunting testament to colonial horror, as visitors peer through the door of no return, where thousands destined for the Americas glimpsed their homes for the final time.
With all new first-hand research, Bradt’s Senegal is the only guide ready to take you to all corners of this enchanting land.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784776206
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	04/15/2019
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	392
Sales rank:	527,775
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Sean Connolly first travelled to West Africa in 2008 and has been returning to study, work, or backpack around the region ever since. He’s been working with Bradt Guides since 2011, updating guides to Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana, Uruguay, Sierra Leone, and two editions of Rwanda, along with authoring the first edition Bradt Guide to Senegal. When he’s not updating guides or discussing the many merits of camel meat, you may find him hitching a lift on a grain truck, chatting over a hot café Touba, or seeking out Senegal’s funkiest records and best bowl of Thiéboudiène. Raised in Chicago, Sean stays on the move whenever possible, though lately you’ll find him most often in Berlin. (seanconnolly.me) 

Table of Contents

Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATIONChapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Environment and conservation, History, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture, SportChapter 2 Practical InformationWhen to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information and tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and events, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Media and communications, Photography, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positivelyChapter 3 HealthPreparations, Potential medical problems, Other safety concerns PART TWO THE GUIDEChapter 4 DakarHistory, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife and live music, Arts and entertainment, Sport, Study, Shopping, Safety and security, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Around DakarChapter 5 The Petite CôteToubab Dialaw, Popenguine, Along the RN1, La Somone and Ngaparou, Saly, Mbour, South to Joal-Fadiouth, Joal-FadiouthChapter 6 Kaolack and the Sine-Saloum DeltaKaolack, Around Kaolack, The Sine-Saloum Delta and National Park, Toubacouta and surroundsChapter 7 Saint-Louis and SurroundsSaint-Louis, Around Saint-Louis Chapter 8 Senegal River and the NorthThe road north from Saint-Louis, The river route to Podor, Podor and around, Northeastern SenegalChapter 9 Central Senegal and the Grande CôteThies, The Grande Côte, The central interiorChapter 10 Tambacounda and Parc National du Niokolo-KobaTambacounda, Parc National du Niokolo-Koba, East of TambacoundaChapter 11 Kédougou and AroundKédougou, Around KédougouChapter 12 Ziguinchor and Basse Casamance Ziguinchor (City), West of Ziguinchor, Cap Skirring and Kabrousse, Around Cap Skirring, Petit Kassa, North to The Gambia, Bignona and aroundChapter 13 Haute CasamanceSédhiou, Kolda, Diaoube, Vélingara, Manda Appendix 1Language