Information

Klima

A nice wind blows from the atlantic ocean, which keeps the moskitos far away from Zebrabar. In the night it can become quite fresh, therefore we suggest that you take warm clothes with you.

• Best season: October to June
• Surfseason: January to April
• Temperatures: 20° - 35°C

Vaccinations

No obligation.
We recommend: Yellow fever, Hepatitis A, Polio and Prophylaxy against Malaria.

Visa

Senegal - For Swiss citizens compulsory. Senegalese consulates you find in:

• Zürich: Schifflände 22, 8001 Zürich, Tel. +41 1 251 19 45
• Lugano: via F. Pelli, 6900 Lugano, Tel. +41 91 921 22 21

Mauritania - Since January 2009 it is not possible anymore to get a visa in Rosso. It needs to be collected at the Mauritanian Embassy in Dakar.

Carnet de passage en douane

Senegal requires a 'carnet de passage en douane' if entering the country by car.

Money

The CFA is linked to the Euro.
1 Euro = 640 CFA

At Zebrabar as well as petrol stations and bigger shops you are able to pay in Euro.

Rally

There is an increasing number of private rallies from England, Holland and Switzerland to Senegal. They all start at the end of December and last for about 3 weeks. Further information you can find under:

• http://www.swiss-dakar-rally.ch