What to do in Dakar Region

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Voyage au lac rose du S&n&ral
Voyage au lac rose du S&n&ral
Special algae cause the lake to appear pink
The African Renaissance Monument, completed in 2010 stands 49 meters tall. depicting a young man, guiding his wife and holding his small child facing into the west. The infant points ahead to indicate the glorious future, while the woman extends her arm behind to acknowledge the troubled past. This bronze statue stands on top of a 100 meter hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It is the tallest statue in Africa and is over one and-a-half times the height of the Statue of Liberty.
Yoff is a neighborhood in Dakar, but it is also a separate town with its own peculiarities. Yoff is known for its Muslim Community Council and its fishing villages and is considered slightly more conservative than more central parts of Dakar. To get a proper impression of traditional fishing and the beautiful pirogues a visit to the district Yoff is a good idea. Yoff is the most northeastern district of Dakar and adjoins the airport in the west. Read more on blog: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/fishermen-of-yoff/
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What to do in Dakar Region

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île de Gorée, Insel, Senegal

Ile de Goree Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ile de Goree Beach during your travels in Goree Island? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Ile de Goree Beach
Sandaga market, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Sandaga Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sandaga Market during your visit to Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Sandaga Market
Special algae cause the lake to appear pink

Lake Retba

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Retba during your travels in Niaga. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Lake Retba
Statue called Monument of the African Renaissance located in Dakar, Senegal

African Renaissance Statue

Find out about the history of Dakar with a stop at African Renaissance Statue. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

African Renaissance Statue
Distant view of the Presidential Palace Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Presidential Palace

After visiting Presidential Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dakar-Plateau. Discover the area's desert landscape and monuments.

Presidential Palace

Cheikh Anta Diop University

Explore the campus of Cheikh Anta Diop University during your travels in Fann. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.

Cheikh Anta Diop University

Place de l'Indépendance

Find out about the history of Dakar-Plateau when you spend time at Place de l'Indépendance. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

Place de l'Indépendance

Abdou Diouf International Conference Center

Learn about the events happening in Abdou Diouf International Conference Center during your trip to Diamniadio.

Abdou Diouf International Conference Center

Pointe des Almadies Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pointe des Almadies Beach during your trip to Ngor?

Pointe des Almadies Beach

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Les Almadies

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If you're spending some time in Les Almadies, Pointe des Almadies Beach and Des Almadies Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Les Almadies
Beach soccer on the beach ouakam Dakar Sénégal

Ouakam

While visiting Ouakam, you might make a stop by sights like African Renaissance Statue and African Renaissance Monument.

Ouakam

Day trip destinations from Dakar Region

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Dakar

Infamous fortifications on Gorée Island, used to retain slaves before shipment to the Americas, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Goree Island

The pink lake is a beautiful landscape, unusual nature. A unique rare natural phenomenon. Salt lake with pink algae. Beautiful landscape.

Diamniadio