Housing & Settling-In
Finding housing in the local market can be time consuming, stressful, and come with inflated rental prices - not to mention that maintenance and repairs are up to the renter to manage. Let Niofar take away this burden by offering you the best options according to your criteria, and even filling in the gaps for furniture, comfort, and security.
Consolidated Management for Your Convenience
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Hotel Bookings
Niofar has preferential partner pricing for the main hotels in both Dakar and Nouakchott, offering Pre-Check-In, Stay Management, and Free Upgrades.
Dakar
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Accor (Novotel, Pullman, Ibis)
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Le Ndiambour
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Rysara
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Radisson Blu & Diamniadio
Nouakchott
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Monotel
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Nouakchott
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Azalai
Guest Houses
When your team is looking for affordability, safety, and superior customer service compared to the large hotels, our fully-managed Guest Houses are a great alternative. We make sure all proposed apartments meet your company's security standards.
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Daily Laundry & Cleaning
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Wi-Fi with Boosted Speed
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Breakfast & Dinner
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Welcome Orientation
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Invoiced Monthly
Furnished Apartments
For short stays in-country, or you just want to avoid the hassle of shipping your personal items, let Niofar propose some of our modern, fully equipped furnished apartments in a neighborhood close to your work. We make sure all proposed apartments meet your company's security standards.
They are managed and invoiced by Niofar either monthly, or per trimester/quarter.
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Stay Duration: Monthly, 6-month, 12-month contract
Price: Varies based on size, location, duration
Unfurnished Apartments
If you're looking for a more affordable option and are planning to either ship your belongings or purchase local furniture and appliances, Niofar can propose the best options that the local market has to offer in terms of safety, quality, and comfort.
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We even source furniture, appliances, decoration, and more from local artisans, craftsmen, and suppliers.
Stay Duration: 12-to-24-month contract, renewable
Price: Varies based on size, location, duration
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Housing Search
Do you not have the time to search? Or do you have a fairly specific request? Niofar offers a specialized search for your criteria - if the housing market has it, we will find it.
Using our partner network of more than 30+ legitimate real estate agents and owners, and a 22-point inspection vetting process, we propose the best options we have selected for you after just a week of looking. We then show you a Virtual Tour of the properties, as well as their specifications, so you can choose only the ones you are interested in to visit. We then provide comfortable transportation, accompany you for visits, interpret to-from English, provide basic lease negotiation and housing overview, and walk you through the lease finalization process.
Orientation Tour & Settling-In
Once you've got your housing arranged and have moved in - congrats! - now what? Let us guide you the process of getting "settled" - including:
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Opening a Bank Account
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School Search
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Welcome Orientation (Introduction to Health Care facilities, Safety, Culture, and more)
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City Tour (Local Embassy location, Supermarkets, Medical Clinics, Fitness Centers, Attractions, Monuments, and more)
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Introductions to Social groups, Activities, Associations, Local clubs, Volunteer Opportunities, Parents groups, and more
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Language Class Introductions (Wolof, French, Arabic)
Rental & Facilities Management
It's a little-known fact that in both countries, renters with a lease are responsible for all repairs and maintenance during their stay. Sometimes for short stays in furnished apartments, the owner takes care of large repairs, but there is little legal consequence if they are uncooperative.
Niofar offers a comprehensive, one-point-of contact for your apartment, including:
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Plumbing
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Electricity
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Carpentry
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Aluminum
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Hardware
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Painting
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Air Conditioning
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Appliances
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Pest Control and Fumigation
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Cleaning
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Safety Materials (fire extinguishers, cameras, safety blankets, barbed wire, and more)
Furniture Rental
For 12-month or more stays in Dakar or Nouakchott, we can widen your search by proposing unfurnished properties and furnish it according to your budget and taste. Typically this option can be cheaper than furnished apartments that come as-is, and you can have more of an input for your decoration and furniture according to your personal taste. When it's time to leave, since you are only renting and have not made the purchase, you won't have to worry about selling the items before your departure.
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