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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 12 MIN

Driving the Ferlo: From Matam to Linguère

from Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop · host Fatou Diop

Fatou drives south from Matam through the greening Ferlo, arriving in Linguère. She explores the town's railway history, the weekly market, and the practicalities of settling into a cash-based Sahelian hub. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Linguère, Senegal. Places in this episode: Linguere, Matam, Ferlo, Gare ferroviaire de Linguere, Hotel Amadou Seck, Restaurant senegalais chez codou la brise, Place de l'ancienne gare ferroviaire, Gare routiere. Covered: Linguere arrival, Ferlo pastoral life, Practical travel logistics, Railway history, Local markets. Chapters:00:00 Matam01:28 Bush02:50 Place de l'ancienne gare ferroviaire05:09 Ferlo07:02 Cafe08:51 Alboury Ndiaye fortification10:54 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Linguere #FerloReserve #DjolofKingdom #SahelLife #MatamToLinguere #SenegalFood #Teranga #TravelSenegal #AfricanHistory #WildlifeSenegal #LougaRegion #CulturalTravel #SlowTravel #WestAfrica #NomadicLife #SenegalCulture #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

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