Travel insurance

Participants are reminded that it is advisable to obtain travel insurance. Such insurance should cover payment for your medical care in the case of hospitalization as well as the cost of repatriation to your home country if that should become necessary. The Organizers do not take responsibility for any individual, medical, travel or personal insurance. Participants are advised to secure their own insurance policies as necessary.

Business hours

• Government offices: 0800 to 1700 hours, Monday to Friday.
• Shops: the opening hours of most shops are 0900 to 1900 hours, Monday to Saturday; closed on Sunday.
• Banks: 0800 to 1530 hours, Monday to Friday.

Driving

Driving is on the right-hand side of the road. A national or international driving licence must be carried. Wearing of seat belts is obligatory.

Electricity

Electric power is 220 V, with standard European sockets. Participants from most English-speaking countries should bring adapters for their own appliances.

Languages

The official language is French.

Local time

The local time in Dakar is UTC/GMT + 0 hours. There are no daylight-saving time arrangements

Tipping

Tipping is recommended in restaurants if you have been satisfied with the service.

Tourist high season

The GSR/GILF meetings are being held during the tourist high season in Senegal, it is strongly advised to book early.