Beach near Ziguinchor, Senegal

Ziguinchor Travel Guide

Senegal

Ziguinchor is a city of 159,778 people in southern Senegal, in the Casamance region. It is a regional centre for the surrounding area and a useful base for exploring this part of the country.

Most visitors arrive by air at Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG). There are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so beach trips require travelling farther afield.

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Local time

159,778

Population

2,838 miles away

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Weather in Ziguinchor

Sun

29°

Mon

31°

Tue

32°

Know before you go

Pays in XOF

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type E & Type K (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 17

Dial code +221

Tipping: Tipping is not obligatory in Senegal, but it is appreciated for good service, especially in tourist areas. A small tip can go a long way.

Best time to visit Ziguinchor

Jan

35°0

Feb

37°0

Mar

38°0

Apr

38°0

May

37°0

Jun

34°9

Jul

31°26

Aug

30°29

Sep

30°25

Oct

32°18

Nov

34°2

Dec

32°0

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Ziguinchor

  1. Cathedrale Saint Antoine de Padoue de Ziguinchor

    christian place of worship

    2.3 km

  2. Paroisse Saint Paul de mandina

    roman catholic place of worship

    2.3 km

  3. Carrefour des Arts

    dance club

    2.3 km

  4. Mosquée de Cheikh Mahfouz Aïdara

    muslim place of worship

    2.3 km

  5. Stadium Aline Sitoe Diatta

    stadium arena

    1.8 km

  6. Paroisse Notre Dame Des Pauvres de Tiléne -cpj.

    religious organization

    0.3 km

  7. Ad Temple De Bénédiction Ziguinchor

    religious organization

    2.3 km

  8. Sanctuary church senegal

    christian place of worship

    1.9 km

Getting there

Ziguinchor Airport · 1.6 km

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