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Senegal Tourism Statistics: 29,971 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 29,971 Airbnb stays in Senegal in the 12 months to October 2026, with Dakar the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb stays
- 29,971
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 204,423
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 95%
Key facts
Senegal Tourism Facts
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Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Senegal at 29,971 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Senegal added up to 204,423 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Senegal lasted 6.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 30 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Senegal in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and December, with June the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Senegal had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, July and December.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Senegal in February were booked furthest ahead, about 40 days, against 16 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 95% of Senegal Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 49% and the United States at 11%.
- Among Senegal Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Paris was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of Dakar at 4.3%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Senegal 11th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Dakar had the most Airbnb stays of the 2 towns it lists in Senegal in the 12 months to October 2026, at 16,665, ahead of Sali.
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Senegal
Senegal had 2,928 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 29,971 stays and 204,423 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.8 nights and was booked about 30 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 16 towns it tracks in Senegal; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,928
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 29,971
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 204,423
- Typical stay
- 6.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 30 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Senegal?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Senegal in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and December. June was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, June last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, July, December, January, November, April, October, September, May, March, February, June.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.7% | 30 days |
| July | 9.5% | 37 days |
| December | 8.9% | 34 days |
| January | 8.7% | 37 days |
| November | 8.4% | 38 days |
| April | 8.1% | 31 days |
| October | 8.0% | 35 days |
| September | 7.9% | 16 days |
| May | 7.9% | 25 days |
| March | 7.7% | 28 days |
| February | 7.6% | 40 days |
| June | 7.6% | 20 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Senegal Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Senegal Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (95%), led by France at 49% and the United States at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of Dakar at 4.3%. The figures rest on 69,852 reviews, written over many years.
95% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 95%
- From within Senegal 5%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Senegal
August is the busiest Airbnb month in 1 of the 2 towns, led by Dakar, and July in 1, led by Sali. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 94% in Sali to 97% in Dakar.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. France is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 2 of Senegal's 16 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Senegal
When is high season in Senegal?
The busiest Airbnb month in Senegal in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and December.
What is the quietest month in Senegal?
June was the quietest Airbnb month in Senegal in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in June were booked about 20 days ahead, against 40 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Senegal?
A typical Airbnb stay in Senegal lasted 6.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 30 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.4 nights in September to 8.7 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Senegal come from?
Of Senegal Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 95% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 49% and the United States at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 11%, ahead of Dakar at 4.3%.
What is the most booked town in Senegal on Airbnb?
Dakar was the most booked town in Senegal on Airbnb, with an estimated 16,665 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Sali.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 16 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 69,852 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.