Tourism Dakar
Capital of Senegal, cosmopolitan Dakar is a city, which extends on the peninsula of Cape Verde. With more than two million inhabitants, the city is renowned for its active life.
This activity is found in its major markets such as Sandaga, Kermel and Tilène. Then place to visit the PresidentialPalace, the Great Mosque of Dakar, the "Place de l'Indépendance", the "Mamelles" lighthouse ... A jump at the Théodore Monod museum, allows you to understand local art.
In the near periphery, you will not fail to discover the island of Gorée, for its history, and the Magdalen and Ngor islands, for their paradisiacal beaches and their friendly restaurants requested for the other specialties of the sea.
Top picks in Dakar
Our best unique hotels in Dakar
See the most popular places to stay at Dakar, as well as recommendations from other travelers.
La Madrague
No reviewed yet$86.61Hotel Ganalé
No reviewed yet$65.90Dakar International House
No reviewed yet$71.11Casa mara
No reviewed yet$45,506.00Radisson Blu
No reviewed yet$187.31Lodge Des Almadies
No reviewed yet$65.90Novotel dakar
No reviewed yet$198.06Hotel du Phare des Mamelles
No reviewed yet$82.44Kakatar
No reviewed yet$54.26Rysara Hotel
No reviewed yet$197.23
Top attractions and sights in Dakar
Monument de la renaissance africaine
No reviewed yet$5.69Phare des mamelles
No reviewed yet$5.20Maison Des Esclaves
No reviewed yet$0.87Magic land
No reviewed yet$8.67Lac rose
No reviewed yet$34.69Galerie Arte
No reviewed yetGalerie Antenna
No reviewed yetGalerie Nyama
No reviewed yetMusée Théodore Monod d’art africain
No reviewed yetMonastère de Keur Moussa
No reviewed yet
Top restaurants in Dakar
Le Dragon
No reviewed yetRestaurant la pointe des almadies
No reviewed yet$12.14Chez Loutcha
No reviewed yet$10.41La brioche dorée
No reviewed yet$17.34Dakar Sushi
No reviewed yet$12.14Marina Bay
No reviewed yet$17.34Restaurant Le Ndiambour
No reviewed yet$113.75La galette
4.0 /5 | 1 reviews
$8.67Le lagon 1
4.0 /5 | 1 reviews
$39.82La Fourchette
4.0 /5 | 1 reviews
$34.69
Tours & Things to do in Dakar
- From $433.58 per people
Lac Rose – Saint-Louis – Parc...
Sightseeing Tours - Dakar
72 Hours 2 - From $86.02 per people
Trip Camping Et Kayak Dans Le...
Sports & Adventures - Dakar
10 Hours 2 - From $147.42 per people
DÉSERT DE LOMPOUL
Sightseeing Tours - Dakar
48 Hours 2 - From $51.19 per people
Visiter La RĂ©serve De Bandia
Sightseeing Tours - Dakar
4 Hours 1 - From $43.36 per people
Une Journée A L'Ile De Gorée
Art & Culture - Dakar
7 Hours 3 - From $113.76 per people
Travel
Guided Tours - Dakar
4 Hours 2 - From $91.01 per people
Découverte De L'ile De Gorée
Sightseeing Tours - Dakar
5 Hours 5 - From $113,765.00 per people
Une Nuit Dans Le DĂ©sert De Lou...
Sightseeing Tours - Dakar
48 Hours 6 - From $796.35 per people
Visiter La Casamance
Guided Tours - Dakar
120 Hours 2 - From $8.67 per people
Le Centre De Dakar
Guided Tours - Dakar
4 Hours 2
Neighborhoods in Dakar
Travel budget in Dakar
Traveler reviews about Dakar
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Frequently asked questions
Consider staying at the Sunugal Hotel, Hotel Des Almadies or King Fahd Palace for a comfortable experience in Dakar.
Le Jardin, Le Lagon 2 et Le Farid sont parmi les meilleures options Ă Dakar.
The most popular sites in Dakar include:
Vous pouvez faire des excursions en quads, des balades à dos de chameau ou des tours en 4x4 près du Lac Rose, ainsi que vous baigner ou visiter la réserve de Bandia.
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