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Senegal

Rufisque / undefined

MeowScore 😾62/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😿
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

February

Experience the vibrant Marché Artisanal.

🎉
january

Visit Rufisque to celebrate Independence Day on January 4th. 🇸🇳

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february

Explore the colorful Marché Artisanal and pick up some unique souvenirs. 🎁

🎶
march

Join in the lively atmosphere of the Rufisque Jazz Festival. 🎷

🏊
april

Take a dip in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean at N'Gor beach. 🌊

🌙
may

Observe the sacred Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr with the locals. 🕌

👠
june

Experience the vibrant and colorful Senegal Fashion Week. 👗

🍍
july

Taste the delicious flavors of fresh fruit at the Dakar International Fruit and Vegetable Fair. 🍉

🏅
august

Join in the excitement of the Dakar International Marathon. 🏃‍♀️

🐟
september

Celebrate the annual fishing festival and sample all the seafood delicacies. 🦞

🤼
october

Experience the colorful and energetic Senegalese wrestling at the Défi Lutte. 🤼‍♂️

📸
november

Visit the incredible pink lake, Retba, and take some extraordinary pictures. 📷

🎅
december

Celebrate Christmas with the locals, and witness the vibrant Christmas parades. 🎄

🛍️

Wallet friendly

Bigmac $?

🤑

Rufisque offers reasonably-priced goods and services, making it a budget-friendly destination for visiting cats.

Haggle and bargain at the local markets to score great deals on souvenirs and clothing.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit stop

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit stop

Rufisque is a small city near Dakar often used as a stopover to visit other parts of Senegal.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Rufisque

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Rufisque

Cash is preferred and splitting the bill is not common practice. Restaurants may add a service charge to the bill.

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow speed due to limited infrastructure

bad Availability

Limited access and frequent outages

meh Cellular

Decent coverage with moderate speeds

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

XOF

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

The cat community in Rufisque roams the lively market, chasing smells and curious about catfish on display.

But when the sun gets high, they retreat to cool stone walls and take long catnaps.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Étang de Rufisque
2
La Porte du Troisième Millénaire
3
Phare des Mamelles
4
Marché de Rufisque
5
Parc forestier et zoologique de Hann

The mainstream

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Étang de Rufisque

Lake where birds & fish can be spotted. A peaceful place to sit and contemplate the beauty of nature, while enjoying a sunbath. 🌞🐦🐠

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2
La Porte du Troisième Millénaire

Iconic monument bridging the divide between tradition & modernity. Take a selfie and feel proud to be a cat! 😼👑🎭

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3
Phare des Mamelles

Lighthouse on a hill with an amazing view of Dakar. Climb up & enjoy the beautiful sunset with your feline friends! 🌅🐈🗼

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4
Marché de Rufisque

Bustling market with anything from fish to fabrics. Get your paws on some delicious local food or a new toy! 🐟🍴🧵

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5
Parc forestier et zoologique de Hann

Big park with a zoo & playgrounds. Perfect for cats that love nature, adventure & making new furry friends! 🐾🌳🦁

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Off the beaten path

🌸
Jardin de la Paix
🚂
La Gare de Rufisque
🌊
Plage de Ngor
🕌
Mosquée de Rufisque
🐟
Marché de Rufisque

Off the beaten path

🌸
Jardin de la Paix

A peaceful and serene park with beautiful flowers and trees. Cats can enjoy a leisurely stroll or simply relax and watch the world go by.

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🚂
La Gare de Rufisque

An old train station with a lot of history and character. Cats can imagine themselves as travelers from a bygone era.

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🌊
Plage de Ngor

A beautiful and quiet beach with golden sands and clear waters. The perfect place for sunbathing and catnapping.

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🕌
Mosquée de Rufisque

A quiet and peaceful place to relax and reflect. Don't forget to take off your shoes before entering!

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🐟
Marché de Rufisque

Lots of colorful stalls selling everything from fresh fish to souvenirs. A great place for cats to practice their bargaining skills.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Visit the Rufisque Fish Market

Explore the bustling fish market with cats selling fresh catches of the day, and take in the vibrant atmosphere and smells.

Visit to Mausoleum of El Hadji Amadou Sakhir Ndiéguène

Pay your respects to the famous Muslim religious figure El Hadji Amadou Sakhir Ndiéguène in his white marbled Mausoleum. An important site of pilgrimage for Senegalese people.

Learn some Wolof

Wolof is the most widely spoken language in Senegal, learn some common phrases like 'As-salamu alaykum' (hello), and impress the local cats.

Useful external sites

www.lonelyplanet.com/senegal/rufisque

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide for Rufisque and Senegal

www.booking.com/city/sn/rufisque.en-gb.html

Booking.com↗

Accommodation booking website for Rufisque

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1159011-Rufisque_Dakar_Region-Vacations.html

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Reviews and recommendations for things to do in Rufisque

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