Here is a brief overview of Saint Louis Travel Tips to facilitate the travelers planning for the Senegal Travel and has kept Saint Louis Tour in their itinerary. Primarily, the Saint Louis Travel Tips must contain the location of the island at the mouth of the Senegal River and forms a border with Mauritania. It is the main center of transportation and agriculture of the Senegal River Valley. It was also the former capital of Senegal
The best time for visiting the place is between November and February, at that time it is fairly cool and dry. It is also the best time for the migratory birds and mammals to visit the Island, making it very popular among nature lovers. You will get the chance to have a glimpse of all the species during this time. It is also good to visit Saint Louis during the month of May as the famous Jazz Festival takes place in the 2nd week of May.
Getting to Saint Louis is not a very big affair. The main airport in Saint Louis is the Saint Louis Airport while the Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor Airport and the Cap Skirring Airport are also important airports located in the neighboring districts of the city. There are various flights to Saint Louis run by the main carrier in Senegal, the Air Senegal International. The sea routes can also be availed to reach Saint Louis from the main port of Dakar. There are also intercity trains. To travel around the city or within cities, roadways are also good options. There is a wide network of buses, taxis (Bush Taxis and estate cars) within the city.
While getting around the city, it is better to maintain some social rules, like greeting the local people, while you come across any of them. It is not advisable to give money indiscriminately as this encourages the practice of begging in the city. Smoking is prohibited in some of the public places.
The Passports are valid for at least six months after the date of entry. The USA, Canadian and British nationals do not require visas for stays up to 3 months. But the nationals of Australia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia require a visa, even for a 3 month stay. The visa applications should be submitted by the traveler at least 21 days prior to the intended day of departure.
A WHO vaccination card with current yellow fever and cholera can be asked for, if the person is traveling from an endemic area. Typhoid Vaccination is advisable.
Some of the important facts at glance are:
- Currency: CFA Franc BCEAO
- Population: 11,987,000
- Electrical plugs: 230V 50 Hz
- Languages: officially Grench, Wolof
- Time Zones: GMT/UTC 0
- Country Dialing code: +221
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