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Ziguinchor is a city in Senegal. The region is also referred to historically and popularly as Basse Casamance. Ziguinchor region is divided into 3 departments:

  • Bignona
  • Oussouye
  • Ziguinchor

Travel to Ziguinchor - Visa Requirements

There is a daily one-hour flight to Ziguinchor from Dakar, which sometimes continues to Cap Skirring, the main coastal resort. The 16-hour Casamance Express steamship excursion departs from Dakar every Friday and returns from Ziguinchor each Monday. The boat has air conditioned cabins and a restaurant. From Dakar, one can also drive to Ziguinchor via the Transgambian highway, crossing the Gambia River at the Farafenni ferry. This 280-mile (450-km) trip can be covered in one day, but it is more comfortable to take the road via Kaolack in Senegal to Banjul in the Gambia.

Tours and Getting around Ziguinchor

Ziguinchor tourist attractions and sightseeing

Ziguinchor city tours

Ziguinchor souvenirs and shopping

The best known market is the Marche Saint Maur des Fosses, named after the French town with which Ziguinchor is twinned. The Artisan Centre also attracts many visitors looking for souvenirs typical of the region.

Ziguinchor Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Ziguinchor nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Ziguinchor cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

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