Langue de Barbarie National Park (near Saint-Louis): this is a thin and sandy peninsula that faces the Atlantic Ocean and is only 17 km away. south of the French colonial city of Saint-Louis (which receives its French name “Berber Language” from the Arabs who once traded there, and currently attracts a variety of bird species, […]
Lake Retba, (outside Dakar) is located 37 km northeast of Dakar (approximately one hour by car), this lake, also known as “Lac Rose”, is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by some sand dunes, and receives Its name of the distinctive pink tone. They show their waters. This unusual coloring comes from the high salt content […]
Marché Tilene (Dakar) – this is another traditional African market in Dakar, selling fruits, vegetables and other consumable food items
Marché Kermel (Rue de Essarts, Dakar) — Marché Kermel is a popular market in Dakar. It is famous not only for its large variety of food and souvenirs sold: it is also known as a beautiful landmark because its building is a splendid piece of art. Initially built in 1860, and then burnt in 1994, […]
Marché des HLM (Av. Bamba, Dakar) – this is a great place to buy African fabrics (consisting of wax-dyed bazin, along with prints, embroidered cloth, chiffon, lace-like brocade, and other West African-style apparel). Footwear is widely sold here as well. Tourists come here to experience the feel and vibe of an open-air traditional market in […]
Palais Présidentiel (Ave.Léopold Senghor, Dakar) – this neo-classical mansion, inaugurated in 1907 was once the official residence of the Governor General of French West Africa, and became the residence of independent Senegal’s head of state — from Léopold Senghor (1960-1980), to Abdou Diouf (1980-2000), Abdoulay Wade (2000-2012) and current president Macy Sall (since 2012).
Place des Tirailleurs (Dakar) — this is a square featuring a statue dedicated to African history, especially to the Senegalese soldiers who participated in World War I and in the construction of Dakar’s railway station. The statue of French soldier Dupont and French West African rifleman Demba (executed in bronze by French sculptor Paul Ducuing […]
The Antenna Gallery (9, rue Felix Faure, Dakar) – in existence since 1972, this gallery is dedicated to African tribal art. Among the items shown are the Marthe Everlé and Claude Everlé collections (consisting of wooden masks, figures, stools and beds from 15 countries in West and Central Africa, along with Benin and Dogon bronzes […]
Îles des Madaleines (Dakar): estas islas, frente a la costa de Dakar, fueron un santuario de aves que se convirtió en un parque nacional en 1976 (el más pequeño del mundo). Its designation as a national park was made to protect birds (including rare species), as well as the dwarf baobabs found there. For a […]
IFAN Museum / Museum of African Art (Place de Soweto, Dakar): This is one of the oldest art museums in West Africa. It was founded in 1936 as part of the Fundamental d’Afrique Noire Institute (IFAN) during the French colonial period, and was transferred to the Cheikh Anta Diop University in 1960. It has important […]