Most visits to Senegal are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

The organisers of the Paris-Dakar Rally 2008 have cancelled this year's event due to security concerns.

The Casamance region of south-western Senegal remains affected by incidents involving presumed separatist groups and by incidents of banditry. Travellers are advised against road travel in the Casamance region to the west of Kolda, other than on the N4 national highway, for which visitors are advised against all but essential road travel, and on the main road from Ziguinchor to Cap Skiring, which is often used by groups of tourists during daylight hours. 

Pick pocketing and street crime is common in parts of Dakar. Travellers should take sensible precautions and avoid carrying valuables in public.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisaions for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel