- Visit Goree Island & the Door of No Return
- Visit the Museum of Black Civilizations
- Walk with the Lions at Fathala Reserve
- Visit the Pink Lake
- Visit the Rennaisance Monument
- Visit Ngor Island
- Shop for art and souvenirs at Sandaga Market (Marche Sandaga)
- Go Surfing in Ngor or Yoff
- Sip coconut water on the Corniche
- Go swimming at Plage de Mamelles
- Go snorkeling/ scuba diving
- Go ziplining at Accrobaobab Adventure
- Visit Les Mamelles Lighthouse at sunrise
- Go to a Full Moon Party
- Eat dibi
- Visit the Mosque of the Divinity (dress modestly & ladies bring a scarf)
- Visit the Cathedrale du Souvenir Africain
- Visit the Museum of Armed Forces
- Go on a photo rando
- Watch movies at Canal Olympia or Cinema Ousmane Sembène
- Eat brunch at Melo’s Patisserie au Mamelles
- Eat Dakar’s BEST pizza & donuts from Yum-Yum Ouakam
- Go fabric shopping in HLM
- Sit in on an engaging forum at the West African Research Center
- Bowling at Red Bowl
- Visit the French Institute of Dakar
- Workout on the Corniche or watch people workout on the Corniche
- Eat seafood straight from the fisherman in Soumbédioune
- Escape to Saly for the Weekend
- Go Camping at Sine Saloum
- Take the train to the historic Saint Louis
- Go to Touba to explore Islam and the Baye Fall teachings
- Desert camping in Lompoul
- Take a dance class at Miss Aisha’s Dance Studio
- Play basketball, football, or tennis on the corniche
- Listen to a concert at Just 4 U
For Children
- Visit Magic Land,
- Get Techy at the Stem Cafe Dakar
- Let the children run wild at Sun Park
- End shopping with some fun at Sea Plaza esplande
For tips on where to stay in Dakar read Best Neighborhoods To Stay In Dakar: Complete Guide
