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Discover Dakar

Do you plan to stay several days in Dakar? Thanks to its cultural diversity, the capital will enchant you: between its historic and natural sites listed as World Heritage by Unesco, its authentic fishing villages, its markets where animation reigns, and its hectic nightlife, Dakar combines authenticity and modernity. Located along the Atlantic coast, the city has many beaches for a moment of relaxation and pleasure. Not to mention the Senegalese cuisine to rival the senses!

Restaurants

Senegalese cuisine is described as one of the richest and most varied in Africa. It is a perfect fusion of flavours from Africa, Europe and Asia. Hotels and restaurants offer menus that include both traditional and designer dishes. Senegalese cuisine is above all convivial and Teranga (hospitality) is the basic principle.

the 5 best recommended restaurants in Dakar:

1. Pullman
2. Terrou Bi
3. Alkimia
4. Cercle de l'Union
5. Little Buddha

If you are looking for tasty and spicy dishes, you can enjoy the great classics of Senegalese cuisine, in which Thiebbu Jeen (rice with poissson) is the most popular. Venture out of the muffled surroundings and savour the grilled meat, fish and shellfish that accompany the sunsets all along the Atlantic coast, from Casamance in the south to Saint-Louis in the north, via Dakar.

Local specialities:

yassa, Mafé, thiéré, le Thiebbu Jeen

Top Attraction

With its great biodiversity, Senegal offers many areas, parks and nature reserves and protected areas. Travellers in search of a close encounter with African wildlife can go to Biandia, Niokolo Koba or Fathala to discover a fauna made up of giraffes, zebras, gazelles, monkeys, hippos... or even walk with lions or contemplate the Derby elk!

Most recommandations:

THE RENAISSANCE MONUMENT

THE ISLAND OF GORÉE

THE FATHALA RESERVE

THE MADELEINE ISLAND

NGUERIGNE RESERVE

MOSQUE OF DIVINITY

Transportation

• Road links

A toll motorway links Dakar to the hinterland. 
A network of motorways is designed throughout the country to open up tourist sites.

• Dakar Dem Dikk buses

Dakar Dem Dikk is the operator of the first urban and interurban transport network in Senegal and offers a large fleet of over 400 buses. Covering all the tourist regions of Senegal and even beyond our borders with Afrique Dem Dikk, the Dakar Dem Dikk buses will meet all your expectations.

• The fast buses

Recognisable by their predominantly young and blue coloured bodywork, the fast buses represent the typical urban transport of Senegal.

• Taxis

Yellow and black taxis operate in Dakar and the country's main cities. The fare is usually agreed at the start.

• Car rental

Car and bus rental agencies exist throughout the country. Subsidiaries of international groups or local agencies, they offer a modern fleet of cars.

Some Links

1. Visit to Dakar