Vicki’s guidebook
Food scene
This place has fantastic, reasonably priced seafood and good crêpes to enjoy right by the sea!
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Noflaye Beach
Route des AlmadiesThis place has fantastic, reasonably priced seafood and good crêpes to enjoy right by the sea!
This place does a really good brunch (with vegan options) for CFA 7,000 - you will probably struggle to finish it! It's just at the foot of the lighthouse, and within walking distance from the appartment.
Matcha Café Dakar
This place does a really good brunch (with vegan options) for CFA 7,000 - you will probably struggle to finish it! It's just at the foot of the lighthouse, and within walking distance from the appartment.
This place has a nice rooftop restaurant that does good pizzas. It's within walking distance from the appartment, and on Tuesdays they do rooftop cinema
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hotel du Phare Les Mamelles
This place has a nice rooftop restaurant that does good pizzas. It's within walking distance from the appartment, and on Tuesdays they do rooftop cinema
Le N'Gor Restaurant
Corniche des AlmadiesAnother great spot for seafood right by the sea!
Le Jardin Thailandais
10 Rue PE 43Great place for delicious Thai food in a nice, leafy garden
This is a bit of a Dakar institution. Although not the most scenic restaurant, it's ran by an Italian and they do great pizza and pasta at a reasonable price
Reine Margarita
Route de l'AeroportThis is a bit of a Dakar institution. Although not the most scenic restaurant, it's ran by an Italian and they do great pizza and pasta at a reasonable price
Great place to try Senegal's delicious classic national dish - tieboudiene (but don't worry, you'll also be able to find this delicious dish of rice, fish and vegetables in any Senegalese restaurant!)
Restaurant Keur GUI - Tchieboudiene
39 Rue Felix FaureGreat place to try Senegal's delicious classic national dish - tieboudiene (but don't worry, you'll also be able to find this delicious dish of rice, fish and vegetables in any Senegalese restaurant!)
Bayékou
Great place for a drink, particularly on a Friday night
Chez Seck is a great place to eat on Ngor island, and is conveniently located right where you get off the pirogue
Restaurant Sunu Makane (Chez Seck)
Chez Seck is a great place to eat on Ngor island, and is conveniently located right where you get off the pirogue
KOTAO Coffee
12500 Rte de King FahdGreat place for a poke bowl/ healthy lunch!
This is a fantastic and cheap spot, right on the beach, ideal for brunch before heading off (or even swimming?!) to Ngor island!
Black and White restro-bar
Traversée vers l'ile de Ngor(2eme Plage)This is a fantastic and cheap spot, right on the beach, ideal for brunch before heading off (or even swimming?!) to Ngor island!
Sightseeing
Le Monument de La Renaissance - The project was launched by former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade who considered it part of Senegal's prestige projects, aimed at providing monuments to herald a new era of African Renaissance. The monument was designed by a Senegalese architect but built by a North Korean company and cost a pretty penny, making it a little controversial among the Senegalese population, but just a 5 minute walk from the appartment, you can't leave Dakar without checking it out! You can also catch a glimpse from the rooftop of the building.
90 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Monumento ng African Renaissance
Le Monument de La Renaissance - The project was launched by former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade who considered it part of Senegal's prestige projects, aimed at providing monuments to herald a new era of African Renaissance. The monument was designed by a Senegalese architect but built by a North Korean company and cost a pretty penny, making it a little controversial among the Senegalese population, but just a 5 minute walk from the appartment, you can't leave Dakar without checking it out! You can also catch a glimpse from the rooftop of the building.
A beautiful, colourful island with bright flowers and quirky architecture, one of my favourite spots in Dakar! A lovely place to swim, to surf (for more experienced surfers), scuba dive or simply explore the island on foot (there are no cars), or loung on the beach. It's just cfa 500 for the pirogue which will take you there in about 15 minutes and pirogues are regular.
41 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ile de Ngor
A beautiful, colourful island with bright flowers and quirky architecture, one of my favourite spots in Dakar! A lovely place to swim, to surf (for more experienced surfers), scuba dive or simply explore the island on foot (there are no cars), or loung on the beach. It's just cfa 500 for the pirogue which will take you there in about 15 minutes and pirogues are regular.
This island is a must see for anyone visiting and wanting to understand more about the history Senegal.
You can catch a ferry from the port downtown. Just search 'chaloupe gorée Dakar' for the timetable and pricing.
There are also plenty of great restaurants right next to the port on the island to enjoy tieboudienne and many other classic Senegalese dishes.
Don't forget your ID! You'll need it to catch the chaloupe
124 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gorée
This island is a must see for anyone visiting and wanting to understand more about the history Senegal.
You can catch a ferry from the port downtown. Just search 'chaloupe gorée Dakar' for the timetable and pricing.
There are also plenty of great restaurants right next to the port on the island to enjoy tieboudienne and many other classic Senegalese dishes.
Don't forget your ID! You'll need it to catch the chaloupe
Lac Rose or Lake Retba is beautiful; much like the rest of Senegal! The best time of the day to go is the early afternoon, when the lake has had enough time to warm up (this maximises the chance that the lake will have its famous pink appearance). It is listed among world's 10 most amazing lakes. It's Dunaliella salina algae, that produces the red pigment and paints the water into lovely colours. The most intense colours can be seen in the drier period—from November to June.
There is also an option to go horse riding close to the lake, around the sand dunes and even gallop through the waves along the beach! Just ask me for the phone number to book.
51 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lake Retba
Lac Rose or Lake Retba is beautiful; much like the rest of Senegal! The best time of the day to go is the early afternoon, when the lake has had enough time to warm up (this maximises the chance that the lake will have its famous pink appearance). It is listed among world's 10 most amazing lakes. It's Dunaliella salina algae, that produces the red pigment and paints the water into lovely colours. The most intense colours can be seen in the drier period—from November to June.
There is also an option to go horse riding close to the lake, around the sand dunes and even gallop through the waves along the beach! Just ask me for the phone number to book.
A great national park with giraffes, rhinos, zebras and many other beautiful animals. You can either take a guide or take your own car. They also have a great restaurant where you can get a good look at the crocodiles, but be careful of the monkeys that may have their eyes on your lunch! :)
31 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bandia
A great national park with giraffes, rhinos, zebras and many other beautiful animals. You can either take a guide or take your own car. They also have a great restaurant where you can get a good look at the crocodiles, but be careful of the monkeys that may have their eyes on your lunch! :)
A magical place to spend the night in the stunning Sine Saloum delta, you can gaze at the stars and sleep in a baobab tree! They have excellent food and you can use this as a base from which to organise day trips like kayaking through the creeks and mangroves of the delta.
Collines de Niassam
A magical place to spend the night in the stunning Sine Saloum delta, you can gaze at the stars and sleep in a baobab tree! They have excellent food and you can use this as a base from which to organise day trips like kayaking through the creeks and mangroves of the delta.
Malika Surf Camp
Great place to learn to surf in Yoff
For anyone into painting, this place has a wonderful painting class - 'café des artistes' - every Thursday evening. It's cfa 10,000 and you'll walk away with a nice souvenir to hang on your wall at home :)
BOMA Lifestyle Hotel
For anyone into painting, this place has a wonderful painting class - 'café des artistes' - every Thursday evening. It's cfa 10,000 and you'll walk away with a nice souvenir to hang on your wall at home :)
Opened in 2018, this museum is definitely worth checking out
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Museo ng mga Sibilisasyong Itim
Opened in 2018, this museum is definitely worth checking out
Soumbédioune is a good place for souvenirs, but go on a day when you have lots of energy and you feel ready to barter!
Also directly opposite the market, is a Touareg jeweller that makes stunning Touareg jewlery at a reasonable price. Ahmed is also one of the most cheerful people I have ever met :)
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pamilihan ng Soumbédioune
Soumbédioune is a good place for souvenirs, but go on a day when you have lots of energy and you feel ready to barter!
Also directly opposite the market, is a Touareg jeweller that makes stunning Touareg jewlery at a reasonable price. Ahmed is also one of the most cheerful people I have ever met :)
Neighborhoods
If you like graffiti, there's a super cool street art tour that you can do in the neighbourhood of Medina
Medina
If you like graffiti, there's a super cool street art tour that you can do in the neighbourhood of Medina
Payo sa lungsod
Paano makapaglibot
Taxis are the fastest way to get around
You will pay around cfa 1,500 from Mamelles to Almedies/ Ngor, around cfa 2,000 for Mamelles to Yoff and around cfa 3,000 for Mamelles to Plateau/ downtown.
Mga kapaki-pakinabang na parirala
Learning some Wolof goes a long way in Senegal!
Na nga def (sg) Na ngeen def (pl) – How are you?
Jaam rek (peace only) or Mangi fi rekk (I’m fine, literally it means ‘I’m here only’)
Yow nag? – and you?
Gej na la giis – It’s been a long time!
Maa ngi tuddu – My name is
Noo tudd? – What’s your name?
Fan nga joge? (sg) Fan ngeen joge? – Where are you from?
(Angleterre) laa joge – I’m from England
Jerre Jeff – Thank you
Yendu ak jàam – Have a nice day
Ñaata la? (ni-ata-la) - How much is it?
Dafa Seer (da-fa-sher) - It’s expensive
Neex na (nay-na) - It’s delicious
Dégguma – I don’t understand
Baal ma – Sorry