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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 9 MIN

Matam Last Day River Rise and Farewell

from Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop · host Fatou Diop

Fatou’s final full day in Matam as the Senegal River swells. She navigates the rising waters, visits the regional library, checks her residence permit status, and shares practical tips for travelers heading north. ☕ 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 34 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Matam, Senegal. Places in this episode: Soubalo, Tantaji, Gourel-Sérigne, Bibliothèque régionale de Matam, Restaurant Ibrahima Dia, Caffe Noliane, La Gouvernance, Matam Regional Stadium. Covered: River flood levels, Residence permit bureaucracy, Local market economy, Cultural preservation, Daily costs in Matam, Leaving Matam. Chapters:00:00 Soubalo01:47 Tantaji03:31 Bibliothèque régionale de Matam05:11 La Gouvernance06:40 Restaurant Ibrahima Dia08:20 Gourel-Sérigne A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Matam #FoutaToro #SenegalRiver #Hivernage #Teranga #Halpulaar #WestAfricaTravel #SenegalCulture #TravelPodcast #FatouDiop #SenegalFood #RiverLife #TravelTips #ResidencePermit #Soudure #AfricanHistory #Pirogue https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

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