While you are enjoying your vacation you have lots of Things to do in Senegal. You can start by Exploring Senegal's national parks. The best time to visit these parks is usually between October and April. Accommodation available here are camps or lodges. You can see large mammals in the inland Parc National de Niokolo Koba. You can catch glimpses of Africa's largest lions, elephants, panthers, crocodiles and a variety of antelopes here.
The parks and nature reserves in the coastal regions of Senegal house many bird sanctuaries. Parc National des Oiseaux de Djoudj is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world. It has been granted World Heritage status by UNESCO. There are many other renowned Bird Sanctuaries in Senegal. In your things to do in Senegal list you should visit all of them.
In addition to the national parks, Senegal boasts of many Natural Reserves: Bandia , Ferlo Nord ,Guembuel , Kalissaye, Ndiael and Popenguine.
The Daniel Sorano National Theatre is a popular venue for theatre, concerts and other arts performances. You can watch a play in the theatre as a part of your Things to do in Senegal. Many cinemas show French films also.
In your Things to do in Senegal do not forget to include a cruise up the River Senegal and explore the interior of the country. These cruises sometimes last for a week or more.
Waterskiing facilities are available at Dakar. You can go Windsurfing too. Coastal and river kayak trips are arranged for the willing tourists. Cap Vert Peninsula provides good diving opportunities.
Those with a penchant for music should pay a visit to the numerous clubs and live venues of Dakar. Villages also sometimes arrange musical performances for tourists.
Traditional Senegalese wrestling has a good following in the country. You can join the wrestling matches or just watch them
every Sunday at the Fass arena.
In your Things to do in Senegal you can join an Ecotourism Programme in Basse Casamance. This fertile, swampy region is well known for its traditional mud houses. While enjoying yourself in these mud huts you can get the feel of going back to the lap of Mother Nature.
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