Dakar Secure Transportation Services

ETS Security Overview - Senegal

The biggest threat in Dakar and across Senegal is traffic incident e.g. Road Traffic Crash. The US State Department says: ‘Vehicle accidents are the main threat to U.S. travelers. Risk of vehicle accidents increases at night. Poor traffic markers; changing traffic patterns; the presence of animals or people in the road; and random, unannounced road construction confuse even the most experienced drivers. Many local drivers are aggressive, unpredictable, and untrained. Local vehicles may be in poor working conditions and often do not meet U.S. safety standards’. OSAC State Department.

Opportunistic street crime, both violent (mugging) and non-violent (pickpocketing, and snatching) are extremely common. Criminals use mopeds to steal from pedestrians in all neighborhoods of Dakar. Scams are frequent.

Terrorism in West Africa is an overarching risk and currently Senegal is rated as a Medium Threat. The UK FCO summarizes the risk of terrorism as follows:

‘Terrorist groups in West Africa have demonstrated their capability and intent by mounting attacks in Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali since late 2015 and 2016. Targets have included leisure facilities, beach resorts, hotels, cafes and restaurants visited by foreigners. Be especially vigilant in these locations. Senegal contributes to the UN peacekeeping initiative in Mali (MINUSMA) and is therefore considered a legitimate target by terrorist groups including Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) and their associated groups. JNIM mainly operate in the Sahel.The Sahel region includes Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Chad but the threat may extend to other neighbouring countries, including Senegal, and the wider region due to the porous nature of the borders and the desire from these groups to demonstrate capability and influence across the wider region’. UK FCO.

All clients utilizing our services get free access to the ExploreSecure® Travel Security Training.

Senegal Secure Transportation Services and Executive protection

ETS Risk Management can provide local Executive Protection and security transport services in Dakar, and across Senegal. Our local Dakar Security team provides a range of personal security, executive protection, and armed security support.

Secure Airport Transfers in Dakar

ETS can facilitate security airport transfers in Dakar to provide business and NGO travelers safe and secure movement. We have a range of vehicle options, all with security drivers in Dakar, and our Executive Protection officers in Dakar can facilitate a secure meet and greet service and escort into the hotel on arrival.