Mauritania to Senegal Overland | Rosso - the Worst Border in Africa? | D2D 46
Mauritania to Senegal Overland | Rosso - the Worst Border in Africa? | Dhaka to Dakar 46
The day I had been dreading on my massive overland trek from Dhaka, Bangladesh to Dakar, Senegal, the day I had to cross the border from Mauritania to Senegal at Rosso.
Today's vlog shows how I did it, travelling from Nouakchott to the border by mini-van, crossing the border at the Senegal River via pirogue (wooden boat) and then the journey from Rosso to Saint Louis in a car that didn't look like it could go, let alone manage 90 kilometres on country roads.
See how the border experience was for me, from passport duties to changing money as I cross what has become known on the internet as the 'most corrupt border in Africa'. Is it deserved?
0:00 Leaving Nouakchott/Introduction
3:20 Garage Salaam, Waiting to Leave
5:37 On the Way to the Border, Finally!
7:43 At Rosso, Border between Mauritania and Senegal
8:16 Pirogue Across the River Senegal
9:47 At the Gare Routiere in Rosso, Senegal
10:50 On the Road to Saint Louis
12:17 Arrival in Saint Louis
14:55 Summary of the Crossing and Thoughts
Music:
'Still in Africa' - Sahara Skylight
'Scimitar's Path' - Deskant
'Try and Find Me' - Adrial Fair
from Epidemic Sound
Theme by Adrian Valenta & Andrew Boland
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Can I survive what I am told is the WORST border crossing in all of Africa??? Check out the vid, don't forget to like and Subscribe!
Thanks for documenting! I'm researching for my Senegal trip :)
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
Cheers I have a few Senegal videos out so be sure to check them out and subscribe if you wish!
Wow this is truly unbelievable the amount of a little travelled countries you find yourself in now! So many amazing tickets off the list and truly amazing that you've had such an in depth experience!
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
Thank dude! Obviously not as in depth as I might like. But fast travel can be an issue like that!
Oh my my that's quite adventurous journey, day by day your videos are getting so interesting Andy, keep rocking.
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mayuri!
So brave and such an experience Andy wow what an experience 👏 someday travelling is exhausting. Loved this the music is great and love how you put the map in. 👏 Border looked not too bad and I agree making friends with a local is good 👍
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for your support 🙏
ANDY, YPU HAD A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE DURING YOUR LARGE TRIP! IT'S AMAZING! I LOVE AFRICA. I WENT TO A COUPLE AFRICAN COUNTRIES IN MY LIFE IT WAS FOR YOU AN UNFORGETTABKE ADVENTURE! THABK YOU FOR SHARING! 😀
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Tonino thanks!
Wow what a trip. So adventurous. Thanks for sharing with us.
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Nice trip. Quite beautiful journey. Hope you enjoyed the trip.
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
You must have an adventurous experience crossing that boarder, Its always good to take a step and experience the new things but I must say its too daring as well. Hope you are having best of your journey exploring new places
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
For me I so worry a little before such trips and always so far am left wondering why I worries! Thanks for watching!
What an experience - I’m glad I could watch you do it so now I don’t have to ever do it myself 😂
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
Haha it's not so bad u just have to go with the flow ... as they say... do they? Thanks for watching:)
dude! this is an awesome vid
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
Hello Andys, Saint-Louis senegal miss u
@AndysWorldJourneys
3 ай бұрын
Awww thanks hope you're well!!!
Awesome adventure Sir - I wonder if the Merrick border would be any easier?
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
Boom boom. More puns than I put in the videos! Thanks for watching
Hi Andy! Thanks for this. Planning to overland West Africa and film it. This video was really helpful. What do you film with? Thanks mate.
@AndysWorldJourneys
5 ай бұрын
Hi there thanks for watching! It was actually loads of fun taking my way down the coast check out the video of Morocco to Mauritania. This was my backup camera actually it's an Akaso v50 pro and it just stopped working about a week later which sucked. I've now joined the GoPro family. Anyways feel free to hit me up
Wow what an experience!
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Im trying to cross this boarder myself soon. How much money did you pay for the boat ?
@AndysWorldJourneys
Ай бұрын
Hi there and thanks for watching. I paid 5000cfa for the boat and they wouldnt move and I didn't really have a choice. Not sure if things are different nowadays or if the bridge is open. Be aware crossing there you CAN be exposed to scammers and touts, i think I was super lucky
Did you pay the bribe normally €240
@AndysWorldJourneys
7 ай бұрын
Wow no no bribe nothing really. Really was pretty smooth all told thanks for watching!
C'est Afrique! 😂
@AndysWorldJourneys
Жыл бұрын
Lol vraiment! Merci beaucoup por regarder Mon video!
How much did you had to pay to cross the border. Great video by the way thx
@AndysWorldJourneys
2 ай бұрын
thanks for watching. I paid 5000cfa on the pirogue which is about 15 Euro at a guess and about 3 Euro to some guy on the Senegalese side. The mini bus from Nouakchott I can't remember but it wouldnt have been more than 10-15 Euros same with the sept place to St Louis. At some point the bridge will be finished I guess and it will be easier. I was expecting to be asked to pay a lot more in the way in bribes. as you can see it was super quiet. so I figure i got lucky because it was a Friday and it was Ramadan at the time.