Casamance
region, which is cut off by Gambia. Slow river ferries, border posts, and
corrupt border guards mean that many Senegalese are willing to travel far out
of their way to avoid the international border. In 2002 the MV Joola ferry from
Dakar to Ziguinchor sank, since then a new ferry has replaced it and the water
route to Ziguinchor has reopened. The road through Tambacounda is the only
internal route between the two parts of the country, however it is also possible
to travel through the Gambia.
The town also has an airport, Tambacounda Airport, serviced by national and
international flights
