Dakar
🗓 2 daysMusic, markets and the African Renaissance statue.
Dakar's energy and the haunting Gorée Island lead the way, with the colonial charm of Saint-Louis, the pink lake and Saloum Delta nearby.
Known for teranga (hospitality), it's a vibrant, welcoming introduction to West Africa.
The destinations worth building your trip around.
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Music, markets and the African Renaissance statue.
Moving UNESCO slave-trade history.
Colonial island town and jazz.
Music, markets and the African Renaissance statue.
Moving UNESCO slave-trade history.
Colonial island town and jazz.
Pink lake and delta wildlife.
Music, markets and the African Renaissance statue.
Moving UNESCO slave-trade history.
Colonial island town and jazz.
Pink lake and delta wildlife.
Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities enter visa-free for up to 90 days; a yellow-fever certificate may be required. Always verify with the official Senegal immigration / e-visa website before travelling.
The poignant House of Slaves.
The birthplace of mbalax.
The famously pink salt lake.
Faded colonial grandeur and jazz.
Mangroves, birds and pirogues.