National Gallery of Art (19 Av. Hassan II, formerly Av. Albert Sarrault (near the Kermel Plauteau market), Dakar), this art gallery, opened in 1983 by the then Senegalese President Abdou Diouf, exists to promote Senegalese artists. It also acts as the headquarters of the Dakar Biennial, held there every two years.
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 […]
Oceanium Dakar (Route de la Petite Corniche Est, Dakar) – located close to the Presidential Palace on the Eastern Petite Corniche road in Dakar, Oceanium is an environmental protection group that has conducted diving expeditions since the 1950s. Facing the famed Gorée Island, the diving club and the CMAS-certified (level 1, 2, 3 and 4) […]
N’Gor Beach (Dakar) – this is an eye-catching, sandy beach, located near the center of Dakar (with fishing boats not far away). A small island facing the beach is a more popular destination for visitors here (reachable by small boat). Over the years, this beach has also attracted surfers. One tour outfit, Nomad Surfers (www.nomadsurfers.com) […]
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 […]
Playclub (Hôtel Al Afifa, 46 Rue Jules Ferry, City Centre, Dakar) – this is a classy club which attracts a mature 30 and over crowd. There’s live music, often with bands that play Salsa and local musical sounds.
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).