* AIR

* DAKAR: there are internal flights with Air Senegal between Dakar and:
+ Kedougou, Kolda, Tambacounda, Ziguinchor.

* KEDOUGOU: there are internal flights with Air Senegal between Kedougou and:
+ Dakar, Kolda, Tambacounda.

* KOLDA: there are internal flights with Air Senegal between Kolda and:
+ Dakar, Kedougou, Tambacounda.

* TAMBACOUNDA: there are internal flights with Air Senegal between Tambacounda and:
+ Dakar, Kedougou, Kolda.

* ZIGUINCHOR: there are internal flights with Air Senegal between Ziguinchor and:
+ Dakar.

* BUS
+ Buses and minibuses operate between all main towns including:
- Dakar and Kaolack: 190 kilometres / 118 miles.
- Dakar and St Louis: 268 kilometres / 166 miles.
- Dakar and Tambacounda: 272 kilometres / 169 miles.
- Dakar and Ziguinchor: 479 kilometres / 297 miles.

* TRAIN
+ Train services operate between:
- Dakar to Kaolack: daily service.
- Dakar and St Louis: daily service.
- Dakar to Tambacounda: once a week.

* TAXI
+ Private Taxis: Available in Dakar and all main towns. Journeys are usually metered.
+ Share Taxis: Called taxi brousse. They operate almost everywhere.

* CAR RENTAL
+ Driving: On the left as in France, USA etc.
+ Road Conditions: Main roads are sealed and generally in good condition. Outlying roads are not sealed and can be very rough and difficult, often requiring 4 wheel drive.
+ Self Drive: Possible in Dakar and other main centres.

* BOAT
+ Dakar to Ziguinchor: unreliable schedule; departs Dakar Tuesday and Friday; departs Ziguinchor Thursday and Sunday; approximately 20 hour journey; deck class and 1st class.



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