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City and commune in Tambacounda Region, Senegal
Photo: Niels Broekzitter https://www.flickr.com/photos/nbroekzitter86/3687404950, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Tambacounda is a city in the Tambacounda Region of southeastern Senegal. It is the main transport hub for Basse Casamance, Guinea and Mali. Tourism is not very developed, but Tambacounda is often a stopover town for travellers going to the Niokolo-Koba National Park. The city does have a few points of interest, such as the Central Market, the Quartier Dépôt or the Craft Village.
Nice hotel with AC rooms set around a large swimming pool. Good restaurant and bar, very friendly service. Single rooms CFA 25,000 ($50) including a decent breakfast. Free internet access in all rooms.
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