Matam Holiday Deals

Matam Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in Matam

Your last vacay feel like it was an eternity ago? Don't stress — book a ticket to Matam and you'll be away in no time!

It's located 460 kilometres to the east of Dakar, Senegal's capital city.

If you're feeling frazzled, take the opportunity to be at one with nature and go shore fishing. If it's not really your thing, bird watching might be more up your alley.

Whether you would prefer to be on it or under it, we all love the water! Why not add some extra thrills to your trip by doing some swimming and snorkeling?

If you get caught in a downpour, head for cover in one of the region's art museums.

Whether or not you consider yourself religious, stopping by one of the surrounding mosques is a good opportunity to find out about the local customs.

Your eyes shouldn't have all the fun while visiting Senegal. Give your taste buds a little attention too by indulging in the local food and drink. After all, you haven't truly experienced a place until you've tasted its flavours.

A common ingredient in the fare here is lamb. Another is pea. They're definitely worth trying out if you're not already a fan.

While you're in Matam, you should eat like the locals do. That means tucking into a meal of thieboudienne (fish, rice and tomato sauce) or yassa (spicy, marinated fish/chicken), some of the area's most distinctive dishes.

Holiday calories don't count, right? So it's the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth in some banana fritters, a popular dessert.

Make good use of your transit time by learning some phrases in French. You may be glad you learnt 'Bonsoir', which translates to 'good evening'. Another one to keep in mind is 'Salut / Bonjour ', meaning 'hello'.

If you're planning on going to Matam in April, you'll want to be here on the 4th for Independence Day. There's always plenty of excitement leading up to this day of national celebration.

It's always tricky to say "Au revoir / À bientôt" to Matam, but don't worry, it's not going anywhere!

From the middle of Matam, it's 390 kilometres northwest to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC). This is the nearest airport. Be sure to give yourself a little extra time to find your way there so you don't miss check-in.