Practical guides
Travel smarter with our practical guides for Senegal: transport, safety, SIM, money and more.
Late arrival AIBD (Blaise Diagne International Airport) Dakar
Ultra-practical guide for travelers arriving between 9pm and 6am: taxis and reference prices, SIM/Internet, money/exchange, safety and common scams.
Dakar TER: how to use it + useful stations (2026)
Tickets (QR or Sama TER card), zones and fares, timetables, and the most useful stations. AIBD ↔ Dakar via shuttle + TER.
Taxis in Dakar: realistic prices + negotiation tips
Assume no meter; agree on the price. Price ranges by route and Uber‑like alternatives: Yango (main) and Heetch (less popular).
Move around Dakar with a baby (no stroller)
2026 anti‑hassle guide: taxi/ride‑hailing (Yango), BRT/TER, schedules, checklists and WhatsApp scripts for families.