The falls were historically important as they were the furthest point up the Sénégal River from Saint Louis that could be reached by boat but because of the seasonal variation in the water level, navigation was only possible for a few months after the rainy season.
The falls were historically important as they were the furthest point up the Sénégal River from Saint Louis but because of the seasonal variation in the water level, navigation was only possible for a few months after the rainy season. This Saint Louis could be reached by boat.