Major city · Senegal
Ziguinchor
Spend 2 days in Ziguinchor: day 1 market, river walk and ferry info; day 2 day trip to Oussouye or Carabane, then depart.
Ziguinchor is the main town of Casamance, offering a lively market, riverfront, and access to nearby Jola villages. Two days let you see the town and take a short side trip, then return to Dakar or continue south.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Nov–May
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- ZIG
- Nights
- 2
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- Senegal ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official Senegalese government sources before booking.
- Senegal ↗Dress modestly in towns and at religious sites: shoulders and knees covered.
- Senegal ↗Check your government's advice before travelling to parts of the Casamance region in the south.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ziguinchor17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ziguinchor, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), shared with seven other West African states and pegged to the euro (655.957 XOF = €1 (≈ US$2)).Senegal-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Free and Expresso sell SIMs at the airport and shops; passport registration required.Senegal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap for visitors.Senegal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% where no service is added.Senegal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/E/K. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Senegal-wide
- SafetyZiguinchor is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of road conditions and keep valuables out of sight in taxis.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets and buckets on the road.Senegal-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 1515 SAMU (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday lunchtime prayers slow business; Tabaski, Korité and the Magal close most shops; many coastal lodges close Jul–Oct.Senegal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportZIG Ziguinchor Airport.
- Getting aroundSingle‑stop taxis cost CFA 500 anywhere in town; donkey‑cart for a bag of cement or rice CFA 200.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee with baguette (on ferry or café)CFA 300–500
- Street or quick mealStreet food (fish grill, yassa)CFA 800–1,200
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townCFA 500
- Budget bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomXOF 6,000
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomXOF 9,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomXOF 13,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XOF 12,000 · Mid XOF 20,000 · High XOF 35,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ZIG Ziguinchor Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ziguinchor: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
9 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
13 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
9 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Single‑stop taxis cost CFA 500 anywhere in town; donkey‑cart for a bag of cement or rice CFA 200.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Oussouye
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Taxi or shared minibus from gare routière, about 1 h 30 min
Visit Jola villages and beaches.
Carabane Island
goDoor to door: ≈3 h including ferry wait
Ferry stop from Aline Sitoe Diatta, 15 min boarding
Small island with historic ship‑wreck memorial.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Le Flamboyant
Double room CFA 25,000; central, pool, near consulates
Hotel Le Bel Kady
Basic rooms CFA 6,000; near Marche Saint Maur
Auberge Kadiandou
Budget rooms CFA 6,000; near gare routière
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CFA 12,000–18,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- CFA 18,000–28,000 excl. bed
- High
- CFA 28,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 2 nights × XOF 18,000 | XOF 36,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × XOF 20,000 | XOF 40,000 |
| Aline Sitoe Diatta Ferry Pullman seat (non‑resident)1 × XOF 15,900 · check | XOF 15,900 |
| Taxi within town (single stop)1 × XOF 500 · check | XOF 500 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × XOF 3,000 · check | XOF 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XOF 9,500 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 52,500 per person per day, bed included | XOF 104,900 |
2026 estimate in XOF; flights, visas and long‑distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee with baguette (on ferry or café) | CFA 300–500 |
| Street food (fish grill, yassa) | CFA 800–1,200 |
| Taxi within town | CFA 500 |
| Donkey‑cart load | CFA 200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads from Dakar are very poor; allow extra travel time.
- Ferry tickets cannot be booked online; arrange early via hotel or agent.
- Border officials in Gambia may request a stamp fee up to CFA 10,000.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- SAMU
- 1515
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- SAMU1515
Embassy
The French consulate in Ziguinchor can assist EU citizens; US consular services are in Dakar (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Aline Sitoe Diatta Ferry Pullman: CFA 15,900 per person, 15 h overnight (check)
- Taxi within Ziguinchor: CFA 500 flat
- Sept‑place Dakar → Ziguinchor: CFA 8,500 + CFA 500 per bag, ≈8 h (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good morning (bon-zhoor)
- Combien? — How much? (kohm-byen)
- Un taxi s'il vous plaît — I would like a taxi, please (uhn tahk-see seel voo pleh)
- Où est le marché? — Where is the market? (oo eh luh mar-shay)
- Acceptez-vous les cartes? — Do you accept cards? (ahk-sep-tay voo lay kar-tuh)
- Merci — Thank you (mehr-see)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ziguinchor. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–May · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Hotel Le Flamboyant → Hotel Le Bel Kady → Auberge Kadiandou for budget options.
- Taxi → donkey‑cart for short loads within town.
Sources
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