Senegal (Dakar and Saly)
West Africa's lively Atlantic coast, with Dakar's markets and music and beach resorts at Saly.
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What Senegal (Dakar and Saly) is like
TUI's flights land at Blaise Diagne airport, between the capital, Dakar, and the beach resort of Saly. Dakar is a big, energetic city of markets, music and Atlantic views; Saly is the place to relax by the sea.
Don't miss
- 01Gorée IslandA UNESCO-listed island off Dakar, a memorial to the Atlantic slave trade.
- 02Lake RetbaThe 'pink lake', coloured by algae and worked by salt collectors.
- 03African Renaissance MonumentA huge bronze statue on a hill above Dakar.
- 04Bandia ReserveA wildlife reserve near Saly with giraffes and rhinos.
Where to stay
- SalyBeach hotels and resorts.
- DakarCity hotels near the ocean-front restaurants of Les Almadies.
Worth knowing
Dakar's Pointe des Almadies is the westernmost point of mainland Africa.
Joal-Fadiouth: an island village built on shells
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A village on an island of piled-up seashells, reached by a long wooden footbridge, with a cemetery on its own shell island.
Direct flights to Senegal (Dakar and Saly) from the UK
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Weather in Senegal (Dakar and Saly) by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are August, September, October.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 19° | 0 |
| February | 25° | 18° | 0 |
| March | 25° | 18° | 0 |
| April | 25° | 19° | 0 |
| May | 26° | 21° | 0 |
| June | 29° | 24° | 1 |
| July | 30° | 25° | 4 |
| August | 30° | 25° | 10 |
| September | 31° | 25° | 9 |
| October | 31° | 26° | 2 |
| November | 30° | 24° | 0 |
| December | 28° | 21° | 0 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Dakar). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You can visit visa-free for up to 3 months. Have proof of your return flight and accommodation.
- You only need a yellow fever certificate if you're arriving from, or changing planes in, a country with a yellow fever risk.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive.
From the Foreign Office's Senegal travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.