About Senegal:

Senegal, the promised land of "Teranga", which means hospitality, is a growing tourist destination. Its oceanic climate offers pleasant temperatures all year round and warm in summer. The culture of this country makes it an exciting place to visit and discover. Indeed, in Senegal, the rites of hospitality are serious and make the visitor a true friend, even a brother. From small deserted and fresh alleys, to large squares where a thousand wonders are sold, Senegal will surprise you by the heterogeneous architecture of its buildings, by the beauty of certain landscapes and by the kindness of its population. It has an area of 196,622 km2 and a population of approximately 15.5 million. Senegal is an accessible destination in France. By plane, it takes a maximum of 5-6 hours of flight. The increasing tourist numbers reflect a certain need for external transport services. That's why we at Eelway, we have decided to help these passengers by offering a service that transports luggage, parcels and bulky objects from door-to-door. In other words, this service will allow you to send your parcel or luggage in Senegal and to avoid worrying about your luggage, parcel or other bulky objects during your trip so your travel will not become stressful or tense. Entrust us with your parcels and luggage, we take care of sending your parcels and luggage door-to-door to Senegal.

What are the 5 favorite destinations in the Country ?

• Dakar: One of the most developed capitals on the continent. But it is not really the only place to spend a stay in Senegal. The best thing is to move away to the smaller towns and discover the truly culture of Senegal.
• Saint Louis: The historic city of Senegal. A colorful city with its green, red and blue houses... A favourite city for tourists, it is on the seaside and has the country's main attraction: the Sahara desert, which is only an hour's drive away.
• Touba and Tivaouane: Two cities that represent the tourist attraction while keeping a strong spiritual charm. These are two great places of pilgrimage for Muslims
• Somone: A small piece of paradise, an interesting wave spot and a magnificent lagoon sheltering a peaceful fauna. You will find a multitude of beachfront houses for rent and many beautiful hotels.

What are the main attraction inSenegal?

• Lake Retba: This pink lake is a very popular place in Senegal. You will be able to see the origin of its name and admire the colour of its water, which varies and it's surprising. This lake of Senegal is also known to be the finish of the famous Paris-Dakar rally. Enjoy this wonder of nature without stress by sending your packages and luggage directly to your hotel on site.
• Goree Island : this island located in front of Dakar is a stopover that you don't have to miss during your trip to Senegal.
• The House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) and its Door of No Return : This very interesting historical museum, which was created in 1776, will help you to understand the history of the slave trade in Senegal
• The African Renaissance Monument : This statue is the highest on the African continent, 52m high and composed of bronze and copper. As its name suggests, it illustrates the glory of the rebirth of the African continent and Senegal.

Why sending a luggage to Senegal ?

• When you move to a new country :
  In order to start your new life, you need most of your comfort. What to do when airlines do not accept to transport luggage and bulky parcels? Thanks to Eelway, you can move simply by sending your luggage and bulky parcels to Senegal.
• You are going to study in Senegal :
  Eelway delivers your luggage door-to-door to ensure the success of your student year in Senegal. Thanks to our competitive rates and our negotiations with renowned international carriers, we will send your luggage and parcels quickly and at a low price to Senegal.
• In order to transport your sports equipment to Senegal :
  If you are going to Senegal to practice your favourite leisure activity, we will send you your bulky parcels. Indeed, we can send your surfboard, but also transport your musical instrument, your piano, your golf clubs...
• To travel serenely to Senegal :
  You will start your trip in Senegal light and without worrying about the stress of your luggage. We will therefore send your package door to door very quickly.
• To cope with the stress of lost luggage by airlines:
  Indeed, Senegal is a country in which baggage "losses" are recurrent. And the same applies to stealing in luggage. That is why our services are facing these problems. Indeed we transport your luggage to Senegal by picking it up at your door and we deliver it to your door on your final destination, so we transport your package from where you want and where you want. Tourists in this kind of country quickly fall for it, especially when it comes to taxi travel... That's why you'll be in the best conditions to enjoy your trip to Senegal if you don't have to worry about your luggage.
• In order to limit luggage costs during your flight
  Indeed, airlines charge a high price for extra luggage when travelling by air. In addition, the dimensions of carry-on and checked baggage are highly regulated. It can therefore be very difficult and expensive to bring back large and heavy luggage by plane.

What are the size limits for carry-on luggage for airlines companies?

The baggage allowance for carry-on luggage differ according to the airline company when travelling in Senegal. As a general rule, the size limit for your cabin luggage is 55 x 40 x 23 cm and a weight that varies between 5 and 10 kg.

What are the size limits for checked baggage for airlines companies?

The baggage allowance for checked baggage when travelling in Senegal differ according to the airline company. However, most airlines accept checked baggage of up to 158 cm (height + depth + width). And the maximum accepted weight for checked baggage varies between 18 and 30 kg.
It can therefore be very complicated to carry your luggage or parcel when travelling to Senegal. It can also be very expensive. This is why we recommend our luggage and parcel delivery service in Senegal.

What are the advantages of the door-to-door Eelway service in Senegal ?

Eelway's door-to-door service will help you to avoid the nightmare of a failed arrival with a lost suitcase, a stifling heat to pull your luggage, and the fear of theft when travelling in the city. And not to mention all the airline restrictions on your luggage or parcel. Maximum weight and size, prohibited items...

Fortunately, at Eelway, we allow you to travel without constraint:

• Send up to 75 kilos per piece of luggage and sports equipment
• Insured luggage and parcel up to 1 000€ per luggage or parcel
• Secure international logistics network
• Real-time baggage tracking by email and SMS
• No Luggage size limit
• No spawning of excess baggage
• Customs formalities carried out on your behalf
• Your luggage is sealed and insured

For students, travellers or professionals, our service can be particularly efficient and practical. You can send as many units as you want, door to door.

How to use our online door-to-door delivery service to Senegal?

Our online booking system allows you to easily book your door-to-door service at any time of the day or night. A transfer of luggage and parcels from your departure home to your arrival address which makes this service a major asset for a smooth journey with fragile, heavy, bulky parcel or luggage....

Eelway is so simple :

1. We pick up your luggage or parcel directly to your home, hotel...
2. You travel peacefully without stress and without your luggage
3. When you arrive, you receive your luggage or parcels at your home or hotel of destination.

Your luggage and parcels are handled by two transport companies: DHL and FEDEX. For each destination, you have three choices depending on the speed of delivery and the delivery rate.

What's the insurance for the baggage and parcel send by Eelway?

Each luggage or parcel is insured up to 1 000€. Moreover during all the transport we inform you by email of the progress of your parcel.

How to ship your oversized luggage and parcels to Senegal ?

Shipping surfboard and kayak to Senegal :

Water sports equipment is often very bulky and especially very brittle, surfboards are made of resin and can easily break. This is why we have created this door-to-door service in order to facilitate the transport of surfboard and kayak and especially to avoid you an enormous stress. Airlines can quickly overcharge bulky items, and their safety is poor. In addition, foreign countries such as Senegal are not known for airport baggage security. Moreover, once there, it is difficult to find a taxi big enough to bring in your suitcase and especially a surfboard. The risk of breaking it cannot be ruled out. This is why the door to door delivery service is the perfect service to overlook all transport problems and avoid you a bad stay.

Sending golf club to Senegal :

Senegal has a golf index equivalent to 6.3 out of 10 this makes. Senegal is a very relevant destination for golf. There are a total of 5 golf courses, all very well maintained and owned by renowned hotels in Senegal. Thus, the transport of golf clubs may not be possible with the help of a suitcase alone, given the number of clubs required to play correctly. Eelway therefore offers you to transport your golf club door-to-door so that you can use it and enjoy it once you get there.

Shipping Bicycle to Senegal :

There are several reasons to send your bike to Senegal : if you want to enjoy your stay, if you want to sell it or if you want to participate to a competition. And it's easier to ship your bike door-to-door with Eelway than to fight with the airline company and pay oversized luggage fees with your airline company. To send your bike in Senegal, it must be dismantled and packed. This will reduce the size of the package and make it easier to transport.

What products are prohibited in the parcel send to Senegal ?

There are some restrictions when sending packages or luggage to Senegal for security reasons. Here is the list below:

• Medication
• Perishable foods
• Animal products
• Aerosols
• Cash, credit cards, debit cards
• Dangerous goods
• Hazardous products
• The plants
• Liquids

How to pack your parcel to ship it in Senegal ?

For the shipping of parcel or luggage to Senegal, it is important to properly pack your parcel in order to best protect the contents of your luggage or package. So you need :

• A solid container adapted to your parcel and luggage: cardboard box, solid suitcase...
• Bubble wrap or rag to secure your package or luggage and prevent it from moving and getting damaged during transport
• Scotch tape and a pair of scissors
• pen to stipulate "fragile" as well as the direction of your package and/or luggage

Your luggage and parcels are in all cases insured by our services and our service providers are known for their reliability.

What are the customs rules and the forbidden objects in Senegal ?

Senegal, like any other country, has strict customs entry regulations. It is therefore prohibited to send and/or transport the entire list below within the country:

• personal jewelry made of gold or silver, but not exceeding 50 grams in weight
• a camera
• a dozen films
• a camera
• a musical instrument (for example, guitar, flute, etc...)
• a radio set
• a laptop computer containing personal data
• a tent and/or other camping equipment
• sports equipment consisting of specific and personal items
• a hunting weapon with 50 cartridges, provided you are a member of a hunting association
• a canoe or any other similar device of a length of less than 5.5O m
• a pair of tennis rackets
• ten packs of cigarettes, fifty cigars or two hundred and fifty (250) grams of tobacco or an assortment of these products to a maximum of two hundred and fifty grams
• a bottle of spirits (for example, gin, whisky, pastis, etc.)
• a bottle of wine
• a bottle of eau de toilette
• a bottle of perfume
• foodstuffs in proportions corresponding to the traveller's personal needs.

The advantage of entering Senegal without your luggage is that you do not need to declare everything you are carrying in detail, as we take care of the formalities for you. Provided that the objects that are prohibited both on entry to Senegal and in air transport in general are respected. Indeed, when entering in Senegal, the traveller is required to :

1. Declare in detail the goods it transports
2. Pay the mandatory duties and taxes on the goods transported
3. Comply with exchange control formalities

Life in Senegal :

For a holiday destination, Senegal is quite appropriate, it is a destination that requires a fairly short travel time for a total change of scenery in terms of culture, climate and landscapes. Everything is changing and the cost of living is quite correct. It is not the cheapest country in Africa but it remains accessible. Many beachfront hotels will make you dream whether it is in St Louis, in the Somone or on the rest of the coast, you will not be disappointed. There are also many hotels around Dakar for an average rate of 30€ if you ever have to stay overnight on arrival before heading to your final destination. Indeed, it is not recommended to travel at night in rural areas despite the fact that Senegal is one of the safest countries in Africa.

There is an abundance of things to do and see in Senegal. Extreme sports, surfing, diving, jet skis, 4x4 in the desert, catamaran... resting on the beach or in the land, Senegal welcomes all types of travellers in search of a change of scenery and warmth.

When to go to Senegal ?

Senegal is a country with two seasons: the dry season from September to June and the rainy season from June to August. The best time to leave is from November to April. Indeed, these are the months when it does not rain and temperatures remain reasonable. Although they remain warm, the average is 25 degrees.