you've gone that route twice... I've done it over 50x and I get stopped somewhere on average every other trip driving in a private car!
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Car hire (inc. driver) in Banjul (Gambia) - to travel to Senegalese border in the Africa Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Guinea Bissau embassy in Banuj or Fajara in the Africa Branch
the express fee is paid for by being nice in most cases... don't say you're in a hurry and act like you are their boss - you're not. you'd...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called visa to gambia in the Africa Branch
yes, 20,000cfa (about $40 usd). Tell Mr JarJu at immigration that Sineta says hi!
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheap food sleep places, Gambia in the Africa Branch
I got stuck in Gambia once with a mastercard (they don't take them at the atms there) and ended up staying at Just4U in Serrakunda. It was...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called First time in Senegal, 2 weeks, where to go and what to do in the Africa Branch
Richos - check this link for car and driver service from Gambia to Senegal. That route is a very cheap way to come, using Thomas Cook...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Moving to Dakar in the Africa Branch
try the indian owned travel agency, www.satgurutravel.com - they are all over africa and specialize in continental travel. don't email...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Save for College Trip? in the Africa Branch
Senegal is much safer than most countries in the 'developed' world so don't worry about that. I saw yesterday 6 people were killed at...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Working in Senegal! in the Africa Branch
HINT: BUY YOUR MALARIA PILLS HERE - THEY ARE ABOUT $10 FOR A MONTH'S SUPPLY AND EASILY AVAILABLE AT ANY PHARMACY!
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Northern Senegal Trip Report in the Africa Branch
Thumbs up from another resident! Never been that far either and I didn't know (nor would I do it anyway| haha!) you could take a boat trip...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Need a driver in Dakar in the Africa Branch
You can also email SenegalStyle@gmail.com for airport pickup service. The english speaking guides will help you change money and get you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Itinerary for Three Weeks in Senegal in the Africa Branch
You should start by googling 'Things to Do in Senegal' and also look at staying at b&b guesthouses rather than hotels, which can get...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving through Senegal in the Africa Branch
Hello and greetings from Senegal! ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Flights from Dakar Senghor airport alert in the Africa Branch
But RAM is still leasing the planes to them. That was my point. Anyway, back to the subject, I've picked up and dropped off several...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called English speaking veterinarian in Dakar in the Africa Branch
Go to your neighborhood pharmacy. Senegalese doctors train in vet medicine as well for rural areas. They are highly educated and speak...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Flights from Dakar to Mombasa in the Africa Branch
Kenya airways flies directly out of Dakar. You didn't contact them first?
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