Senegal
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Would a bicycle trip through Senegal mean riding under these trees? I’m not sure what they are — acacia? Gum arabic? But I think they look neat.
If you want to learn more about Africa, Bicycle Africa offers small-group tours, with easy to moderate cycling that can be enjoyed by riders aged 9 through 70 and over. Senegal offers visits to historical sites; and for the bird-watcher, this country is in the West African flyway.
You can start from Dakar, the capital city. There are a number of paved roads leading from Dakar; but choose carefully. Getting from one route to another is hard once you’ve started down one road. At least the terrain is quite flat!
Services such as lodging are hard to find in some parts on the country, so if you aren’t with an organized tour group, you may need to camp.
The best time to visit is November-March, when temperatures are relatively cool then. As of December 2023, I’m not sure about the safety of travel to Senegal; I find varying accounts, and how do I know which is right?
But if you can arrange the logistics, Senegal sounds like an interesting place for a bicycle tour!
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