Senegal

Buzzing Dakar - the lively coastal capital, adjacent to the Western tip of Africa - is known for its music scene and nightlife. A short ferry ride offshore, Goree island retains the architectural infrastructure of the major slave-trading station.

St Louis, to the north, is the old French capital, situated on an island reached over Eiffel's impressive steel Faidherbe Bridge. The old colonial architecture and busy fishing industry provide fascinating views.

Wetlands at Djoudj, dunes of Lampoul, baobabs of the Petite Cote and extensive mangrove delta at Saloum create a rewarding touring itinerary.

French-speaking Senegal stretches from desert landscapes across its northern border to the finest beaches of sometimes troubled Casamance. Between is a wealth of varied scenery and a rich historic legacy.