Senegal
Vibrant Dakar, Gorée Island's history, teranga (hospitality), and West Africa's most stable democracy.
💸Estimated cost for Senegal
Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
3N4D Budget
$1,611.35〜
Hostel + self-catering
3N4D Mid
$1,709.84〜
Mid hotel + dining out
3N4D Comfort
$1,934.96〜
Upscale hotel + tours
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥230,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Local time · Dakar
14:44
Mon · 2026-07-06
vs your local +0h
Your time: 14:44 (Mon)
Quick Facts
Entry & Visa
* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.
Visa-free for Japanese passport holders (90 days).
Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days
Passport
6 months
💬 Language
French is official. Wolof widely spoken. English limited.
🚆 Transport
Dakar has DDD bus system and new TER train. Car rapides (colorful minibuses). Taxis.
💳 Payment
Cash dominant (CFA Franc). Mobile money (Orange Money) growing. Cards at hotels.
📋 Travel Basics
Tropical climate. Malaria precautions needed. Teranga hospitality is legendary. Thieboudienne (fish and rice) is national dish.
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Safety
AGenerally calm
General assessment
✓ Last checked: 2026-07-06Source last updated: 2026-05-13
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