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Safety
Countrywide advisory (Government of Canada)
Exercise increased cautionExercise a high degree of caution
Source: Government of Canada · Verified 2026-07-26
Dakar & Cap-Vert Peninsula
Exercise normal precautionsDakar is Senegal's commercial and cultural hub, safe for tourists with standard urban caution.
Avoid: Avoid isolated beaches at night. Some neighborhoods (HLM, Medina) see petty theft; use taxis or ride-share after dark. Tourist areas (Plateau, Ile de Goree) are well-patrolled.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Sine-Saloum & Central Regions
Exercise normal precautionsSine-Saloum delta, Kaolack, and Tambacounda are culturally rich and safe for tourists.
Avoid: None specific; road conditions are the main concern.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Saint-Louis & North
Exercise normal precautionsSaint-Louis, Rosso, and the Senegal River valley are historic and secure. Dakar-to-Mauritania border is safe to cross at Rosso.
Avoid: None; standard precautions only.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Casamance Region (Ziguinchor, Kolda)
Exercise increased cautionLush, green southern region. Historically a low-level conflict zone, but currently stable for tourism.
Avoid: The very south (near the Guinea-Bissau border, particularly around Oussouye) has occasional separatist activity; avoid remote areas. Stick to main towns and established tourism circuits.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
5 zones rated separately against Government of Canada, UK FCDO. Oldest check on this page: 6 July 2026.
Emergency Contacts
Senegal Police Emergency
police · nationwide
SAMU Senegal
ambulance · nationwide
Hopital Le Dantec
hospital · Dakar
Hopital Aristide Le Dantec
hospital · Dakar