Location: Dakar
Top Things to do in Dakar
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Dakar, Dakar Region
At the westernmost point of the African continent, Dakar stands as a multicultural, diverse city full of vibrant arts and traditions. Residents from various ethnic groups present assorted crafts, foods, jewelry, fabrics and wood and metal goods at bustling markets such as Marche Sandaga or Marche HLM. The city is home to museums and mosques, cliff walks and beaches, and makes a convenient jumping point for excursions to any of Senegal's national parks and nature reserves.
Restaurants in Dakar
1. Explore Goree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
This historic tour is SOLELY conducted in ENGLISH.You will be awestruck at the incredible view of this little island with a big History in the past while allowing yourself to enjoy an informative lecture of the History of the Slave Trade from an African perspective.You will have a vision of millions of African men,women and children being led onto the Slave ships yelling and screaming for mercy.
2. Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 917 reviews
Reviewed By MalinAliBey - Brooklyn, United States
The size of the monument doesn't come through in pictures.After climbing over 200 steps to reach the summit you realise you had a better view from the base as the statute it's too big to take in fully up close.
3. Lago Rosa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 739 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 103 reviews
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
6. Grand Mosque of Dakar
7. Mosque of the Divinity
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 80 reviews
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
