Border Crossing Banjul to Ziguinchor (Gambia to Senegal)

This border crossing is pretty straight forward, lots of local transport leaving when full. Banjul to Brikama The car leaves from Brikama Garage, a main station for all transport heading off to the interior of the country. From the city you can get a shared taxi to Birkama for 30 to 60 Dalasi depending where you are. Brikama to Seleti … Read More

Border Crossing from Senegal to Gambia (Dakar to Banjul)

The border is 24 hours open. This crossing is made in steps but is not complicated. Dakar to Border I went to the main station of Dakar in Pikine, got into a bush taxi and paid 8.000 francs to the border (normal price is 7.000). Bush taxis or “7 place” are way faster than bigger buses that stop many times. … Read More

From Mauritania to Senegal via Diama Border

There are a lot of companies doing this route, usually they leave in the morning when full from Sebkha district near Cordon Bleu Hotel. First I went to negotiate price and book for the next day whithout paying. In the morning we went wit luggage and after we were all sent in the car we payed the company and left … Read More

Two week Itinerary Mauritania

Nouakchott Start your Mauritania trip in the capital, cheap flight from Morocco, Europe or Tunisia. The Port de Peche is an incredible place to get a glimpse of the fishing culture. Several pirogues arriving and leaving the sea coast, a bustling fish market and friendly people. In the capital don’t miss the Capital Marche, or what they call BMD, is … Read More

One week Itinerary Tunisia

Tunisia, the northernmost country in Africa, is part of the Maghreb region, bordered by Algeria and Libya. Know for its bustling souks, beautiful doors, ancient architecture and friendly people. If you want to have a glimpse of the country one week is great, If you want to go deeper into de desert and visit off the beaten path locations, two … Read More