Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Dakar April 2026 | Expedia.ca [Dakar Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Dakar.dx1024)[Hotels in Dakar](https://expedia.ca/Dakar-Hotels.d1024.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Dakar](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Dakar.d1024.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Dakar Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Dakar.d1024.Car-Rental-Guide)[Dakar Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Dakar.d1024.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Dakar ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Dakar Types of activities Where to stay [Dakar travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Dakar.dx1024) ![Stunning ocean views from the Corniche promenade, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1024/efe386a7-413b-4dd3-98ea-38219dcb97d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View to historic city at the Goree island in Dakar, Senegal, Shutterstock ID 693736381, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1024/3659943d-7ad6-4247-a115-10b48876f47d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dakar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1024/e99e425e-d805-4e37-bfa2-abbb52e80153.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dakar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1024/831905b5-81d1-4c29-800c-f546d7c491eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dakar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1024/48436295-3777-4755-8599-f217396122e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Dakar Attractions Always up for inventive ways to get your kicks and have an enlightening experience, you're prepared to discover a new locale like a pro. It's not challenging to fill an itinerary, because Expedia Canada makes it a breeze to book loads of things to do. Find and book your activities now, and all you'll have left to do is pack your suitcase and imagine all the places you'll go! - The activities in Dakar are not only perfect for you, but they won't break the bank. We have 74 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just CA $37 . Get your favourite day trip on Expedia Canada at an ideal value, and you'll still have enough cash for a dream hotel or fine dinner while you're in town. - Dakar is a favourite among thrill seekers like yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to get a taste of local history and culture and participate in the best activities, and a good portion of these travellers can't wait to return. The most popular things to do can earn the interest of even seasoned globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our activities includes an impressive array of culturally based tours and opportunities for fun. With [Private Standard Car: Dakar Airport (DKR)](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-standard-car-dakar-airport-dkr.a219160.activity-details) that makes getting to where you need to go a snap, there are loads of things to do at your fingertips when you check out the finest day trips here at Expedia Canada. It takes a game plan to really get the most out of Dakar, especially when you intend to schedule in trips to museums and outdoor activities. And we know you don't plan to sleep all day—you're ready to get out and take it all in. You cannot wait to scope out the best activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighbourhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Our activities are the best way to organize your getaway. Book professional regional tours on Expedia Canada, and leave your map behind. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Dakar ### Tours & day trips [See all 72 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Lac Rose: Quad Bike or 4x4, Pirogue, Camel Ride, Lunch, and Pool Access](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51866060/18669f41-a1ab-45b4-81b5-baee5e81bf45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lac Rose: Quad Bike or 4x4, Pirogue, Camel Ride, Lunch, and Pool Access 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lac-rose-quad-bike-or-4x4-pirogue-camel-ride-lunch-and-pool-access.a51866060.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Goree Island: discover Senegalese history and culture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47962946/e865d9ee-555f-4be5-b005-372d3e741cfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Goree Island: discover Senegalese history and culture 4h 9.8/10 41 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $194 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/goree-island-discover-senegalese-history-and-culture.a47962946.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Day tour Somone lagoon and Bandia park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1099996/966dcdfd-9988-4ce2-a246-ddea3a5910be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day tour Somone lagoon and Bandia park Safari 7h 9.4/10 18 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $338 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-somone-lagoon-and-bandia-park-safari-from-dakar.a1099996.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2150894/b7a3e2a6-6d9e-4a43-bfbc-db8caf2a9e1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants) 4h 9.2/10 19 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-dakar-city-tour.a2150894.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Pink lake with Bandia reserve. Minimum 2 people for reservation.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2057484/9a5b0aaa-b1eb-493c-844a-1183e7bfc62e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pink lake with Bandia reserve. Minimum 2 people for reservation. 8h 8/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $298 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/pink-lake-with-bandia-reserve-minimum-2-people-for-reservation.a2057484.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Full Day Small Group Historical Tour at Dakar and Goree Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49659893/f748f074-a3e9-4339-b815-e80b99de24d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Small Group Historical Tour at Dakar and Goree Island 8h Free cancellation available CA $215 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-small-group-historical-tour-at-dakar-and-goree-island.a49659893.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Dakar Express: Explore the City in a Colourful Express Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51689735/4dd39b16-b4e6-4eda-8557-577a18ddcdcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dakar Express: Explore the City in a Colourful Express Bus 3h Free cancellation available CA $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dakar-express-explore-the-city-in-a-colourful-fast-bus.a51689735.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Tour in Dakar: move, eat, act like a local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47404691/c951f2d7-f922-48fb-8c89-a7e595685428.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour in Dakar: move, eat, act like a local 9h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $162 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-in-dakar.a47404691.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Lac Rose and Noflaye Tortoise Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1099992/64e8d952-1405-4560-bd72-063c90351f5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lac Rose and Noflaye Tortoise Park 6/10 2 verified reviews CA $234 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lac-rose-and-noflaye-tortoise-park.a1099992.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2647891/4a858f7c-a119-49eb-bcc7-418553e53b55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day 8h 30m 10/10 106 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $215 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-dakar-and-goree-island-full-day.a2647891.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Lac Rose: Quad Bike or 4x4, Pirogue, Camel Ride, Lunch, and Pool Access](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51866060/18669f41-a1ab-45b4-81b5-baee5e81bf45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lac Rose: Quad Bike or 4x4, Pirogue, Camel Ride, Lunch, and Pool Access 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lac-rose-quad-bike-or-4x4-pirogue-camel-ride-lunch-and-pool-access.a51866060.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Day tour Somone lagoon and Bandia park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1099996/966dcdfd-9988-4ce2-a246-ddea3a5910be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day tour Somone lagoon and Bandia park Safari 7h 9.4/10 18 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $338 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-somone-lagoon-and-bandia-park-safari-from-dakar.a1099996.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Discover Bandia Safari and The Pink Lake : 2 partcipants Minimum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49695116/c4867dc1-4b50-4f93-8d51-644dfb99c225.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover Bandia Safari and The Pink Lake : 2 partcipants Minimum 9h Free cancellation available CA $372 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-bandia-safari-and-the-lagoon-of-somone.a49695116.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Senegal Safari Tour 14 Days/13 Nights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2553576/ad546c8e-9bb6-4cf3-bcc0-680cc32c3fc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Senegal Safari Tour 14 Days/13 Nights 14d Free cancellation available CA $7,142 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/14-days-13-nights-senegal-safari-tour.a2553576.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![From Dakar: Bandia Park and Somone Lagoon Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51888043/87657026-3163-4ff1-a1ff-97d8db81d717.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Dakar: Bandia Park and Somone Lagoon Day Trip 7h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $357 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-dakar-bandia-park-and-somone-lagoon-day-trip.a51888043.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![10-Hour Private Tour to Fathala Game Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47251766/3c76d006-2fcf-4167-b915-d1c4a0798bf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 10-Hour Private Tour to Fathala Game Reserve 10h Free cancellation available CA $623 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/10-hour-private-tour-to-fathala-game-reserve.a47251766.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![2 Day Trip: Pink Lake -> Night in Lompoul Desert -> St Louis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4759346/7b33ff7d-0908-4048-a14a-3f5b607d87db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Day Trip: Pink Lake -> Night in Lompoul Desert -> St Louis 2d Free cancellation available CA $1,271 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-saly-day-trip-to-lompoul-desert-with-camel-ride.a4759346.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Senegal highlights 8 Days 7 Nights (comfort)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2093135/2f54ba0b-f899-4b22-a6d6-6f1af8d69637.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Senegal highlights 8 Days 7 Nights (comfort) 8d Free cancellation available CA $3,281 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/senegal-highlights-8-days-7-nights-c.a2093135.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Senegal Highlights 8 Days / 7 Nights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2643533/c09aeebd-022c-485c-a06d-4755dc8ca582.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Senegal Highlights 8 Days / 7 Nights 8d Free cancellation available CA $3,948 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/8-days-7-nights-senegal-highlights.a2643533.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Guided tour of the Lébou village of Ngor, between culture and the sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51939128/fb985fe3-aa29-4340-83b7-0df861c74f4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided tour of the Lébou village of Ngor, between culture and the sea 1h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-the-lebou-village-of-ngor-between-culture-and-the-sea.a51939128.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Senegalese Street Food Tour in Dakar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47516975/a7bbbf92-5444-4c10-800b-cd8b0747f167.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Senegalese Street Food Tour in Dakar 2h 8.8/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/senegalese-street-food-tour-in-dakar.a47516975.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Dakar: City Tour By Car with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52395187/975baf8e-aba1-41ae-86b9-e029748e89d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dakar: City Tour By Car with Lunch 5h Free cancellation available CA $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dakar-city-tour-by-car-with-lunch.a52395187.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Authentic Jollof Cooking Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50252184/edb1853a-0ca5-49e7-b60a-b3b2665a7f00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Authentic Jollof Cooking Class 5h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/authentic-jollof-cooking-class.a50252184.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Dakar region: Lac Rose and Noflaye tortoise park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51838560/9bbf7e35-0bc8-475d-a100-688b55251ef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dakar region: Lac Rose and Noflaye tortoise park 6h Free cancellation available CA $260 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dakar-region-lac-rose-and-noflaye-tortoise-park.a51838560.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ![Dakar: Saloum Islands Full-Day Tour with Lunch & Drinks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52328160/f588038f-94d1-4d0d-b463-2372203651ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dakar: Saloum Islands Full-Day Tour with Lunch & Drinks 10h Free cancellation available CA $267 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dakar-saloum-islands-full-day-tour-with-lunch-drinks.a52328160.activity-details?&rid=1024&location=Dakar&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Dakar | Number of things to do | 74 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Guided tour of the Lébou village of Ngor, between culture and the sea](/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-the-lebou-village-of-ngor-between-culture-and-the-sea.a51939128.activity-details): CA $37 | | Top 5 things to do | [Guided tour of the Lébou village of Ngor, between culture and the sea](/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-the-lebou-village-of-ngor-between-culture-and-the-sea.a51939128.activity-details)[Gorée Island: In-Depth Guided Tour with Access to Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/goree-island-in-depth-guided-tour-with-access-to-hidden-gems.a52016178.activity-details)[Lac Rose: Quad Bike or 4x4, Pirogue, Camel Ride, Lunch, and Pool Access](/things-to-do/lac-rose-quad-bike-or-4x4-pirogue-camel-ride-lunch-and-pool-access.a51866060.activity-details)[Dakar Express: Explore the City in a Colourful Fast Bus](/things-to-do/dakar-express-explore-the-city-in-a-colourful-fast-bus.a51689735.activity-details)[Dakar: Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide](/things-to-do/dakar-private-custom-tour-with-a-local-guide.a51787052.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Guided tour of the Lébou village of Ngor, between culture and the sea](/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-the-lebou-village-of-ngor-between-culture-and-the-sea.a51939128.activity-details)[Gorée Island: In-Depth Guided Tour with Access to Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/goree-island-in-depth-guided-tour-with-access-to-hidden-gems.a52016178.activity-details)[Lac Rose: Quad Bike or 4x4, Pirogue, Camel Ride, Lunch, and Pool Access](/things-to-do/lac-rose-quad-bike-or-4x4-pirogue-camel-ride-lunch-and-pool-access.a51866060.activity-details)[Dakar Express: Explore the City in a Colourful Fast Bus](/things-to-do/dakar-express-explore-the-city-in-a-colourful-fast-bus.a51689735.activity-details)[Dakar: Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide](/things-to-do/dakar-private-custom-tour-with-a-local-guide.a51787052.activity-details) | | With kids | [Guided tour of the Lébou village of Ngor, between culture and the sea](/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-the-lebou-village-of-ngor-between-culture-and-the-sea.a51939128.activity-details)[Gorée Island: In-Depth Guided Tour with Access to Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/goree-island-in-depth-guided-tour-with-access-to-hidden-gems.a52016178.activity-details)[Lac Rose: Quad Bike or 4x4, Pirogue, Camel Ride, Lunch, and Pool Access](/things-to-do/lac-rose-quad-bike-or-4x4-pirogue-camel-ride-lunch-and-pool-access.a51866060.activity-details)[Dakar Express: Explore the City in a Colourful Fast Bus](/things-to-do/dakar-express-explore-the-city-in-a-colourful-fast-bus.a51689735.activity-details)[Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)](/things-to-do/half-day-dakar-city-tour.a2150894.activity-details) | ## What to do in Dakar --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Dakar ![Sandaga market, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182841/2bcbced1-d896-40ab-b778-64e2987111c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sandaga Market 4/5(1 review) You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sandaga Market during your trip to Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/Sandaga-Market-Dakar.d6182841.Vacation-Attraction) ![ île de Gorée, Insel, Senegal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118096/a7587449-9981-4ca4-b3b6-4cc0f4358605.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ile de Goree Beach 5/5(1 review) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Ile de Goree Beach during your travels in Goree Island? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ile-De-Goree-Beach-Dakar.d6118096.Vacation-Attraction) ![Statue called Monument of the African Renaissance located in Dakar, Senegal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158468/7df0e271-79a5-4b2e-af95-002611558126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### African Renaissance Statue 3.5/5(3 reviews) Find out about the history of Dakar when you spend time at African Renaissance Statue. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.ca/African-Renaissance-Statue-Ouakam.d6158468.Vacation-Attraction) ![Distant view of the Presidential Palace Dakar, Senegal, West Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118088/9ee6c982-74f6-4cc0-b0e7-ae08f290904e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Presidential Palace 4/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Presidential-Palace-Dakar.d6118088.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cheikh Anta Diop University Explore the campus of Cheikh Anta Diop University, during your trip to Fann. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest. [](https://expedia.ca/Cheikh-Anta-Diop-University-Dakar.d6118090.Vacation-Attraction) #### Place de l'Indépendance 3.5/5(4 reviews) Find out about the history of Dakar-Plateau with a stop at Place de l'Indépendance. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.ca/Place-De-LIndependance-Dakar.d553248621532404203.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pointe des Almadies Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pointe des Almadies Beach during your trip to Ngor? [](https://expedia.ca/Pointe-Des-Almadies-Beach-Les-Almadies.d817534843136090112.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dakar Grand Mosque 3/5(1 review) After visiting Dakar Grand Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/Dakar-Grand-Mosque-Dakar.d6118092.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nagor Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nagor Island during your travels in Dakar. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.ca/Nagor-Island-Dakar.d817534151934578688.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Dakar ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Les Almadies 3/5(2 area reviews) While visiting Les Almadies, you might make a stop by sights like Pointe des Almadies Beach and Des Almadies Golf Club. [](https://expedia.ca/Dakar-Les-Almadies.dx553248635976007881) ![Beach soccer on the beach ouakam Dakar Sénégal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007922/3b4bafc9-f8a3-4e92-a77e-3fb90c8ca36b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ouakam While visiting Ouakam, you might make a stop by sights like African Renaissance Statue and African Renaissance Monument. [](https://expedia.ca/Dakar-Ouakam.dx553248635976007922) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Dakar ![Yof](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1024/e99e425e-d805-4e37-bfa2-abbb52e80153.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yof ![Infamous fortifications on Gorée Island, used to retain slaves before shipment to the Americas, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000387092/a9471d42-1700-4743-836e-f379a6cba6d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Goree Island ![Pirogue de pêche du Sénégal en gros plan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000387349/aded19a0-2f21-4796-a208-44173f356399.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ngor ![Statue called Monument of the African Renaissance located in Dakar, Senegal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158468/7df0e271-79a5-4b2e-af95-002611558126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Les Parcelles Assainies ![ île de Gorée, Insel, Senegal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975438262/fa278056-3f3a-4f61-8ad7-8a0ed5b9f046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dakar-Plateau ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dakar worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Dakar? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Dakar? ### Is three days enough to stay in Dakar? ### Is Dakar a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Dakar with kids? > - 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