U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Senegal. Senegal is generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Is Senegal safe? 🇸🇳
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As of October 2026, Senegal scores 75/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Senegal Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 3 Senegal destinations assessed, Saint-Louis scores highest (79/100), while Dakar scores lowest (67/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Senegal: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Senegal destinations by safety score
#1🇸🇳Saint-LouisSafe · updated 19 October 202679#2🇸🇳ThièsSafe · updated 13 October 202678#3🇸🇳DakarModerate · updated 23 October 202667
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03 · Evidence Signals
Senegal safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 85 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2015 | 0.3 / 100k | 100 | World Bank Open Data (2015) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 63/100 | 63 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 55/100 | 55 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 22.4 / 100k | 37 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
Senegal safety FAQ
Is Senegal safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Senegal Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Senegal averages 75/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 23 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Senegal?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Saint-Louis currently scores highest at 79/100 (Safe). Dakar scores lowest at 67/100.
Where does this Senegal safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.