Kédougou

Kédougou is a town on the banks of the Gambia River, in the middle of the hills of the Bassari country. It is the capital of the administrative region that bears its name. For purposes of this travel guide, it is considered part of the Tambacounda Region of southeastern Senegal.

Understand

Kédougou is the largest city in Southeastern Senegal, which boasts a lush of hills, plenty of rain and rugged beauty that is distinct from the rest of Senegal. With a culture that often seems more Guinean that Senegalese, Kedougou would be a welcome stop for Senegalese travelers.

Formerly a part of the immense Region of Tambacounda, Kedougou became a capital in 2008.

The most spoken language is Pulaar.

Get in

It is 700 km east and south from Dakar.

The city is on the N7 national road.

See and do

Dindefelo Falls

Kédougou, with its beautiful mountains and waterfalls, is a center for eco-tourism.

•  1 Dindefelo Falls. A waterfall of 50-100 m in the middle of a lush forest   
•  Niokolo-Koba National Park. 

Sleep

• Chez Leontine, Bandafassi. 
• Chez Doba, Dande. 
• Chez Leontine, Bandafassi. 
• Campement Touristique Dar Salam, Dar Salam. 
• Villageois de Dindefello, Dindefello. 
• Mako Badala, Mako. 
• Segou Campement, Segou. 
• Campement Diaw, ☏ +221 9851124. single/double rooms CFA6000/12000. (updated Jun 2015)