The 2023 Dakar Translation Symposium: Africa and Her Globalization
The second edition of the Dakar Translation Symposium: Africa and Her Globalization which will be held between June 13 and 19, 2023
The second edition of the Dakar Translation Symposium: Africa and Her Globalization which will be held between June 13 and 19, 2023, fosters a global dialogue that is theoretical, cultural and imaginative, and brings together speakers and participants of national and international research capacities from various disciplines who are invested in Africa and the Black diasporas.
The symposium will end with an optional Juneteenth Memorial gathering on Gorée Island on June 19. (Pricing details for the Gorée trip to be announced at the conference)
The Conference Schedule of Events will be announced soon. Please check back for more details.
Travel Information
Airport: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), Dakar, Senegal,
The flight is about 9 hours from New York (JFK) to Senegal on a nonstop flight, or about 15 to 19 hours with one connection. The ride from the airport to the hotel area is about 2 hours.
Airport ground transfer and transportation options:
Uber is now available in Senegal, but please be advised that it is an expensive option.
Heetch and Yango are two other affordable transportation services to help you get around Dakar.
Taxis are also available as you exit the airport but they only take cash. (Please know the exact location and price before you enter the taxi)
You can also reserve an airport & inter-regional transfer through the Senegal Shuttle company, and make a reservation ahead of time here.
Currency and Exchange Rate
The currency in Senegal is The West African Franc (FCFA)
The current exchange rate is 1 USD = 609.48 FCFA
Any international airport should have a currency exchange for FCFA. Visitors are encouraged to exchange their currency before landing in Senegal, Dakar.
Local business and service providers in Dakar operate using mostly cash, and most don't have the ability to accept credit cards. ATMs are accessible throughout Dakar such as Bank of America and Chase if you need more cash during your stay.
Accommodation
We do not have a group reservation.
Below is a list of hotels near Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD) Faculte des Letters et Sciences Humaines. Please contact the hotel directly to obtain their rate. Some hotels offer discounts if you sign up to be a reward member.
Passports are required to check in to any hotel and residence hall. Please do not give
your passport information on the phone when making these reservations, wait until you are onsite.
Please use this Google map link to get a better idea as of where the UCAD Faculté des lettres et Sciences humaines is located. Some of the hotels may be within walking distance but others are not so close to UCAD and will require transportation or a long walk.
University Residences
Cheikh Anta Diop University Residence
The University House is a hotel structure of the Cooperation Department intended to facilitate the accommodation of UCAD guests.
Single room (double option)
Room with living room (single option)
Dining: University Residence Restaurant – only breakfast and lunch
Contact: +221 33 825 55 96/ +221 33 825 72 97
Reservation email: drci@ucad.edu.sn
Address: Within Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), Dakar 10700, Senegal
University Residence (Mermoz)
The University House is a hotel structure of the Cooperation Department intended to facilitate the accommodation of UCAD guests.
Single rooms (double option)
Single rooms (single option)
Rooms with living room (single option)
Single rooms (double option)
Rooms with internal toilets for exclusive use (double option)
Dining University Residence (Mermoz) Restaurant: only breakfast and lunch
Contact: +221 33 825 55 96/ +221 33 825 72 97
Reservation email: drci@ucad.edu.sn
Address: Mermoz - Rue MZ 198 n. 31 les Voies de l'Aternance, Dakar 10282 Senegal
Hotels close to Cheikh Anta Diop University
Radisson Blu Hotel
Route de la Corniche Ouest Fann Residence, Dakar
Telephone: +221 33 869 33 33
https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-dakar-sea-plaza
Le Djoloff
7, rue Nani - Fann Hock
Dakar - Sénégal | +221 33 889 36 30| 77 577 07 75
Website: https://www.hoteldjoloff.fr/
Hotel Terrou-Bi
Boulevard Martin Luther King, Dakar
Telephone: +221 33 839 90 39
Hotel Fleur de Lys Plateau
Telephone: +221 33 849 46 00
https://hotelfleurdelysdakar.com/plateau/en/
Axil Hotel
Avenue Faidherbe x Raffenel, Dakar Senegal
+221 33 920 25 25
Illiyin Boutique Hotel
Rue Mermoz, Dakar, Senegal
+221 33 826 26 00
Airbnb Properties
There are many Airbnb near UCAD, use the map of the area to find the closest rentals to the university.
Travel to Dakar
Before you travel check the Senegal Travel Advisory page here.
Face coverings are encouraged throughout Senegal but not required
Carry proof of Covid-19 vaccination wherever you go in Senegal
View the Senegal basic protective measures here.
Review the required and/or recommended vaccinations here and check with your doctor for any additional vaccination recommendations.
More Useful Information and What To Bring
- When in Senegal, always keep your passport secured and in a safe place.
- Passports are required to check-in to hotels and residences, and are a mandatory requirement when traveling to Goree Island
- Weather information: A hat, sunscreen and an umbrella or raincoat. Mid-June temperatures in Dakar range from 74° to 84° (23°C to 29°C), with occasional rain showers.
- Bring an international adaptor and power converter. It's a good idea to purchase this ahead of going to Senegal, because they are not readily available.
- Take a minimum supply of 1.5 times the amount needed of all medications you currently take. Keep medication in original containers and in your carryon luggage.
- Known allergies: bring Epipen x2 (if needed, bring prescription to carry needles)
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
US Embassy information:
Address: B.P. 49, Rte des Almadies, Dakar, Senegal
Phone: +221 33 879 40 00
More useful links:
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/senegal
https://wikitravel.org/en/Dakar
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/01/things-to-know-senegal-africa/
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/senegal-business-travel
https://www.thewanderingafropologist.com/best-neighborhoods-to-stay-in-dakar-complete-guide/