Senegal Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in Senegal

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Senegal

Toll & Vignette: No vignette. Modern toll highway connects Dakar to Blaise Diagne Airport and coastal Mbour.

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: 5 to 10 percent in restaurants; small cash tips for porters, drivers, and parking attendants. Rounding up the bill is customary. In restaurants, 1,000 to 2,000 CFA Francs is well received.

• DO Accept invitations for Attaya tea with appreciation and patience.
• DO Remove your shoes when entering family homes or carpeted reception areas.
• DON'T Never touch food or pass items using your left hand.
• DON'T Do not photograph military personnel, police, or port infrastructure.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type C, D, E & K (230V, 50Hz). European Type C & E plugs fit widely.

Tap Water: Chlorinated in cities, but sealed bottled mineral water is strongly recommended for travelers.

Insider Tip: Experience the traditional "Attaya" three-stage mint tea ceremony – an essential ritual of welcoming and friendship in Senegal.