Dakar
Top Places to Visit
Les Almadies
Les Almadies (Les pointes des Almadies). The Western tip of the African continent where plenty of seafood restaurants are located.
Hann Park And Zoo
Hann Park and Zoo, ☎ 832.38.75. Tues-Sun 10AM-12:30PM and 3PM-6:30PM. The public gardens were built in 1903 and thee arboretum was built in 1947. The gardens ... more
Ile De Goree
Ile de Goree. Goree Island in English, it was named by the Dutch after taking over the island from the Portuguese in the late 1600s. Goree was a minor location ... more
Ifan Museum Of African Arts
IFAN Museum of African Arts (Musée Théodore Monod d’Art Africain).
African Renaissance Monument
African Renaissance Monument. Opening its doors in December 2010, this colossal monument is dedicated to Africa's emergence from the oppressive European regimes... more
Dakar Cathedral
Dakar Cathedral.
Top Places to Eat
Indiana
Indiana Located near Place de Independence offer Indian food. Monday to Friday they offer buffet lunch just at 4500 F CFA. Food not very good but good for ...
Top Shopping Places
Soumbedioune
Soumbedioune, a popular evening fish market. There is also a "Village Artisanal" nearby where especially tourists can buy hand-made African jewellery, wooden ... more
Islam Couture/ Embroidery
Islam Couture/ Embroidery Dakar has some amazing (and amazingly expensive) stores specialised in haute-couture, embroidered traditional west African Muslim ...
Marche Kermel
Marche Kermel, near the city centre.
Marche Hlm
Marche HLM A smaller market geared primarily towards fabric vendors, Marche HLM is slightly less crazy than Sandaga. Hundreds of options for fabric that you can... more
Marche Sandaga
Marche Sandaga Madness. A decrepit concrete structure that has - despite appearance - three levels of activity: meat and vegetable stalls on the main floor, ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Le Viking
Le Viking On the Ponty, in the midst of Sandaga madness, Le Viking is a popular spot for expats and tourists. Pricey drinks, but great atmosphere. Live music on...
Zaika
Zaika Nicely located on Cornish road serve good India food. Reasonable price. Sea View from terrace is excellent
Indiana
Indiana Located near Place de Independence offer Indian food. Monday to Friday they offer buffet lunch just at 4500 F CFA. Food not very good but good for ...
Top Activity Places
Lake Retba
Lake Retba (Lac Rose). Also called the "Pink Lake", the high concentration of cyanobacteria indeed gives the lake a pink tone. During the dry season and when ... more
Musical Scene
Check out the incredibly rich musical scene.
