10 Free Things to do in Dakar Region That You Shouldn't Miss

September 3, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Discover the best top things to do in Dakar Region, Senegal including Loman Art House - Art Gallery, La Galerie Antenna, Lago Rosa, Village des Arts, Cathedrale du Souvenir Africain de Dakar, Mosque of the Divinity, Paroisse Saint Charles Borromee, Marche HLM, Dakar Railway Station, Sandaga.
Restaurants in Dakar Region

Villa 1, Mamelles Aviations, Dakar 12000 Senegal +221 33 868 12 99 [email protected] http://lomanart.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Loman Art House - Art Gallery

Art gallery residence featuring works of South African and Australian world renowned artist Loman Pawlitschek. Many of the artworks are created from 3-D multi dimensional designs. Temporary exhibitions include the work of local artists presenting urban pop art. Home furnishings and accessories are also on display.

Reviewed By corinnaf857

Loman Art is a beautiful and inspiring art gallery where you'll get the chance to discover emerging artists from Senegal and the whole continent and sometimes even see them at work. Loman, the curator, is very kind and welcoming and loves sharing her knowledge about art and Africa. Definitely a must see!

2. La Galerie Antenna

9 Rue Felix Faure, Dakar SN Senegal +221 33 822 17 51 [email protected] http://www.galerieantenna.com
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

La Galerie Antenna

Set up in 1972, this gallery is a "MUST" while visiting Africa. It is dedicated to African tribal art. On 4305 Ft2 are displayed the late Marthe Everlé and Claude Everlé Collections dated from 1963 : wooden masks, figures,stools & beds from West & Central Africa, Benin & Dogon bronzes, Terracottas... We exhibit artists from the Dakar School of paintings and sell 18th Century glass beads' necklaces.

Reviewed By lindahN9904JC - Berkeley, United States

Don’t let the name put you off. Gallery Antenna was started 50 years by the current owner’s father who was a salesman for 3M throughout West Africa. He was self-trained and had an excellent eye . The collection is extensive, organized by country/tribe and each piece is documented with its provenance and history. Excellent prices too! Also have paintings but they are new.

3. Lago Rosa

Lac Rose, Dakar Senegal +221 78 433 98 24 http://www.facebook.com/khadim.guide
Excellent
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4.0 based on 739 reviews

Lago Rosa

Reviewed By SimonettaP61 - Ivrea, Italy

Everybody visiting Dakar goes there, and for a reason! Better going in dry season, I was lucky enough to be there on a day in which the colour was particularly strong. The contrast with the white of the salt piles, makes the scene even more surreal. Drawback: the car hadn't stopped yet, when 3 men called from outside suggesting different, expensive, ways of having a tour. A walk was my choice, nonetheless I couldn't walk alone, a man came with me, said I could go on my own, and of course asked me for money at the end.

4. Village des Arts

Dakar Senegal http://www.levillagedesarts.com/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 103 reviews

Village des Arts

Reviewed By PABADOU - Dakar, Senegal

Amazing place where you will find real artists painting. No hassle. No hard sellers. To the contrary none lf them would adress you unless you do. Sadly this place is being confused by some reviewers with Village Artisanal which really is unfair as the latter is a very commercial touristic area with no original art creator (and very pushing traders!). Some of the reviewers actually visited Village Artisanal instead of Village des Arts!

5. Cathedrale du Souvenir Africain de Dakar

Boulevard de la Republique, Dakar 12500 Senegal
Excellent
35%
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4.0 based on 113 reviews

Cathedrale du Souvenir Africain de Dakar

6. Mosque of the Divinity

Ouakam, Dakar Senegal +221 78 433 98 24
Excellent
45%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 80 reviews

Mosque of the Divinity

Reviewed By Bucciaribelle

Located off a main road, the Mosque of the Divinity is extremely evocative for its architecture and view. A long staircase will bring you from the main road to the Mosque, otherwise you can go down via cab. I really enjoyed strolling around the Mosque, but unfortunately I did not have the chance to go inside as it was closed

7. Paroisse Saint Charles Borromee

Goree Island Senegal
Excellent
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4.0 based on 15 reviews

Paroisse Saint Charles Borromee

Reviewed By Grandespinale

According to the local guides, the building is now a hospital run by nuns but it used to be a slave house owned by a lady born of a white Portuguese man and a black virgin slave. Being a child of the slave owner, she had the power to own and sell slaves. This is one of the many relics of the slave trade.

8. Marche HLM

Av CA Bamba, Dakar Senegal
Excellent
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4.0 based on 47 reviews

Marche HLM

9. Dakar Railway Station

Dakar-Plateau, Dakar Senegal http://www.iberia.com/gt/destination-guide/dakar/dakar-railway-station/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 26 reviews

Dakar Railway Station

10. Sandaga

Dakar Senegal +229 96 20 53 20
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 80 reviews

Sandaga

The city's main market.

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