50 Attractions in Dakar, Senegal

Phare Des Mamelles

Discover the emblematic charm of the Phare des Mamelles in Dakar precisely in Senegal. Offering panoramic and spectacular views, this must-see attraction embodies the essence of th...

Monument De La Renaissance Africaine

Dominating Dakar, the African Renaissance Monument, standing at 52 meters in copper, portrays a muscular man emerging from the Mamelles hills. Bare-chested, carrying a child in one...

Lac Rose

Looking for an activity to do around Dakar? The pink lake or lake retba is an ideal excursion to spend an exotic day when you are visiting Senegal. Do not be disappointed if the la...

Magic Land

Magic Land does not go unnoticed on the Corniche road. Facing Soumbédioune, colors, rides, ghost train and water games will delight young and old. Welcome to the only amusement par...

Monastère De Keur Moussa

At the monastery of Keur Moussa resonates Gregorian chants sung since 1963 by the Benedictine monks, accompanied by the kora. Service sung on Sunday morning at 10 am and sale of go...

Ile De Gorée

A unique place, this small island of Senegal has a crazy charm with its pastel houses, its restaurants, but this refuge of relaxation with its "House of slaves" reminds us of Gorée...

Parc Zoologique De Hann

The Hann Forest and Zoological Park is a nature reserve in Senegal located in Dakar, in the district municipality of Hann Bel-Air. The park was created in 1903 by Governor Martial...

Maison Des Esclaves

First UNESCO World Heritage Site in Africa. Built around 1776, the House of Slaves is a striking red house overlooking the port of Dakar on the Atlantic Ocean and shares the histor...

La Maison De Léopold Sédar Senghor

Built on a plot of approximately 8,000 m² at Fann Résidence on the western corniche of Dakar, the house of the first president of Senegal, Léopold Sédar Senghor, dates from 1978. B...

Cathédrale De Dakar

Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Cathedral, or Cathedral of African Remembrance, is the largest church in Dakar and the seat of the archdiocese. It is located on the boulevard de la Républ...

L’université Cheikh Anta Diop De Dakar

The University of Dakar was created on February 14, 1957. It was inaugurated in December 1959. Heir to the African School of Medicine, the University of Dakar has undergone a long...

Village Des Tortues

The village of Turtles is at the heart of the special botanical reserve of Noflaye placed under the supervision of the Water and Forests service. Its protected, intact and unexploi...

Grand Théâtre De Dakar

Inaugurated in April 2011 by former President Abdoulaye Wade, the Grand Théâtre National has a capacity of 1800 seats. It has six floors, 206 rooms, including dressing rooms, rehea...

Palais Présidentiel

Inaugurated on June 28, 1907 as the Palace of the General Government, the Palace of the Republic is the residence of the Head of State, and was occupied as such by Presidents Léopo...

Musée Des Civilisations Noires

The Museum of Black Civilizations (MCN) is a public industrial and commercial establishment. The structure of the MCN evokes a small round hut very common in Africa, but here of 14...

Le Desert De Lompoul

The Lompoul Desert, located halfway between Saint-Louis and Dakar, contains sand dunes 50 meters high, making this space one of the most beautiful dune deserts of all Senegal. The...

Marché Kermel

 Located in the city center this market is classified as a historic monument because of its unusual architecture. Fruits and vegetables, meat and fish.  This is one of the most po...

Théâtre National Daniel Sorano

This is the national stage of Senegal. It was inaugurated on July 17, 1965 by President Léopold Sédar Senghor and has a capacity of around 1,000 people.

Ile De Ngor

The island of Ngor is one of the unmissable places in Dakar. Certainly less known than the island of Gorée, it exudes an atmosphere of tranquility and easy living that is entirely...

Place De L’Indépendance

Dakar's Place de l'Indépendance is the beating heart of the city. Symmetrically designed, it contains majestic colonial buildings, including the Gouvernance (office of the French g...

Delta Du Sine Saloum

A maze of islets, canals and arms of rivers, the Sine-Saloum will certainly surprise the traveler with the beauty of its landscapes: at the confluence of the Sine and Saloum rivers...

Lac Retba Ou Lac Rose

Lac Retba, often called Lac Rose for its particular color, is one of the most visited sites on the Cap Vert peninsula in Senegal. It has shades ranging from fuchsia pink to purple...

Réserve Naturelle De Popenguine

It is located in the department of Mbour (region of Thiès). As early as 1936, an old forest had been classified. The reserve was created in 1986 to allow the rehabilitation of a...

Marché Hlm

 The particularity of the HLM market is the fabric. You will find everything so that the wax, batik, woven loincloth, bazin or embroidered fabric. In Senegal, dressing is an art an...

Corniche De Dakar

The Corniche de Dakar is one of the two main road infrastructures in Dakar. This 2 x 2 lane road with central divider, underpasses, roundabouts and sea view crosses four large cont...

Le Desert De Lompoul

The Lompoul desert has everything to surprise. Located between Dakar and Saint Louis, this small desert hides behind its modest dimensions a haven of peace, it is at sunset that th...

Musée Théodore Monod D’art Africain

GALERIE ANTENNA

Central Park

Galerie Nationale D'art