ziguinchor aeroport - zig airport

Hi

Is there somebody who knows the surroundings of Zig airport a bit ?
I am looking for Baboucar who rents out the cars, about 300 metres from the airport but before Lycee Djignabo on the road leading to town. I lost his email and phone number.

Il y a peut-être quelqu'un qui connait les gens un peut a l' environs de l'aéroport de Ziguinchor? Je cherche Baboucar qui fait la location de voitures, a peu pres de 300 metres de l'aeroport avant Lycee Djignabo.
Je suis perdu ses coordonnées

Merci

Accommodation in Dakar - mid range

Hi

I am in Dakar for a few weeks at the end of July. Could anyone recommend an hotel or any other type of accommodation which has wifi and a swimming pool? Wifi required as I will also be doing some work whilst there.

Probably no more than £60 per night.

Thanks

Cheap Accommodation in Dakar

Just wondering if anyone out there knows of any accommodation that is actually cheap in Dakar. The LP gives the typical, "accommodation in this town is either expensive or dangerous, so it would be wise to spring for a nicer room" excuse. I've been to a lot of cities that have been given this description (lookin' at you Malaysia) by the LP and have (almost) always managed to find a place that is cheaper and not a brother. (Almost because, yes, a couple times I DID have to settle for a sleazy brothel bed).

New visa / Senegal

Hi

I purchased a few months ago a round ticket to Banjul, with arrival at the end July. I was planning to spend about 10 days each in Gambia and Senegal.

I phoned earlier this morning the Embassy of Senegal in Spain. They are basically clue-less about this new visa as today.

Based on your experience on Senegal, do you reckon I can rely on getting a visa upon arrival in Banjul or I should not waste any more time and plan a 20 day trip around Gambia only?

Thank you so much in advance,

Edited by: ortique

Visa for Senegal beginning 1st July

For all those contemplating a trip to Senegal, the days of visa-free arrivals are over for those who enjoyed that privilege, as of July 1.

My understanding is that there will be two ways to get the visa:

1) Apply in person or mail your passport to Senegalese embassies in the following countries: France, Espagne, Belgique, Etats-Unis, Italie, Chine, Cameroun, Inde, Allemagne, Mauritanie, Afrique du Sud, Russie, Gambie.

2) They expect to create an online application process which would allow you to get your visa on arrival at the airport and border posts. Obviously this option would make things much easier for many travelers.

The visa fee will be 50 euros plus a processing fee of 10 euros. Visa will be valid for a stay of up to 90 days.

That's all I know for now.

Edited by: taharqa

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Visa for Sierra Leone and/or Guinea

Having just waited 18 days for my passport to return from Washington and with only 3 weeks left before I leave, I don't want to risk sending my passport out again. I arrive in Dakar early morning on a Friday and leave on Saturday. Is it possible to get a visa for either of these countries on the same day?

Thanks,
Kendrick

Visa to Guinea-Bissau in Ziguinchor?

Hi,

I’m currently working on a travel/volunteer project that will take me on a journey that will begin in the west coast country of Guinea-Bissau and take me through Central Africa to the east coast, ending in Tanzania.

A journey in which I will spend a few months volunteering in Sierra Leone as well as travel through central Africa, meeting people and try to find out their goals and dreams in life.

Do we all share the same dreams?

All the experiences, stories and people that I encounter on this journey during 200 days through Central Africa will end up in the final product - A book called "200 Days of Dreams"

I have read somewhere that it is possible to get a visa to Guinea-Bissau in Ziguinchor?
Just want to check if anyone has any update information on this?

How much does a single entry visa cost and how quickly is it issued?
And help is greatly appreciated.

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West Africa - from west to east, or vice versa...?

Hi - I am planning to be in West Africa for around 5-6 months starting in December (I am Canadian) and want to cover countries along the coast overland - Senegal, The Gambia, GB, Guinea, SL, Liberia, CI, Ghana (more or less).

Are there any significant considerations when deciding whether to go west to east versus east to west? I can fly into either Accra or Dakar (or Banjul), so based on the route and time of year I'm wondering if there is an obvious better course, or whether it doesn't make much difference.

Thanks