Tambacounda Region

Tambacounda is a vast administrative region in southeastern Senegal covered by tall grass savannas and scattered acacia woodlands. It encompasses several departments and serves as a major crossroads for trade and movement between Senegal and Mali.

The region was established as an administrative center in 1919 following completion of the Dakar-Bamako railway. This rail connection transformed it into a strategic hub that shaped settlement patterns and economic activity across the area.

The Mandinka, Fula, and Wolof communities shape daily life through farming and herding practices passed down through families. You will see Fula herders moving cattle across the grasslands as part of a way of life deeply connected to the land.

Plan your visit during the dry season from November to March when roads are most passable and travel is easier. Multiple towns serve as bases for exploring the landscape and connecting to nearby areas.

A protected wildlife area covers a significant part of the region and shelters threatened animal species including elephants, lions, and antelope. This conservation zone offers visitors a chance to observe native wildlife in their natural setting.