FILM
SENEGAL: Epic Road Trip from SAINT-LOUIS to DAKAR
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
This West Africa journey follows a ride from Saint-Louis to Dakar, where a persistent clutch problem turns the capital into a longer stop. The film combines the road south with practical travel business and a city tour.
About this film
Part of a motorcycle journey around Africa, this episode follows the coast of West Africa through Senegal. Lea travels with a riding partner on a trip that began after a crossing into the country; the channel description identifies her motorcycle as a Yamaha Ténéré 700. The route brings together overland travel and time spent exploring Dakar, with a mechanical issue shaping the stay there. Alongside the city sights, the film covers the everyday administration involved in continuing an international motorcycle journey.
The journey
In Saint-Louis, the travelers visit the fishing town and Zebra Bar, described as a campsite frequented by overland travelers. On the way to Dakar, they find that the riding partner’s clutch—previously repaired in Mauritania—is still broken. They prepare for an extended stay in the capital while arranging for clutch discs to be sent from Europe. Dakar brings a round of errands: stamping a carnet de passage and applying for visas, alongside visits and activities around the city. The suggested stops span Village des Arts, restaurant Lagon Nr. 1, Dakar’s beaches, Marché HLM, Gorée Island and Marché Kermel.
What to expect
- A coastal motorcycle leg from Saint-Louis towards Dakar.
- A mechanical setback and the practicalities of an extended capital-city stop.
- Dakar sights, including art, markets, beaches and a visit to Gorée Island.
COMMUNITY
Discussion
Comments are limited to registered members.
No comments yet. Start the discussion.
Sign in to join the discussion. Requiring an account keeps the comments useful and cuts out automated spam.