30+ Fun Things to Do in Dakar

1. Visit Goree Island & the Door of No Return
2. Visit the Museum of Black Civilizations
3. Walk with the Lions at Fathala Reserve
4. Visit the Pink Lake
5. Visit the Rennaisance Monument
6. Visit Ngor Island
7. Shop for art and souvenirs at Sandaga Market (Marche Sandaga)
8. Go Surfing in Ngor or Yoff
9. Sip coconut water on the Corniche
10. Go swimming at Plage de Mamelles

1. Go snorkeling/ scuba diving
2. Go ziplining at Accrobaobab Adventure
3. Visit Les Mamelles Lighthouse at sunrise
4. Go to a Full Moon Party
5. Eat dibi
6. Visit the Mosque of the Divinity (dress modestly & ladies bring a scarf)
7. Visit the Cathedrale du Souvenir Africain
8. Visit the Museum of Armed Forces
9. Go on a photo rando
10. Watch movies at Canal Olympia or Cinema Ousmane Sembène
11. Eat brunch at Melo’s Patisserie au Mamelles
12. Eat Dakar’s BEST pizza & donuts from Yum-Yum Ouakam
13. Go fabric shopping in HLM
14. Sit in on an engaging forum at the West African Research Center
15. Bowling at Red Bowl

1. Visit the French Institute of Dakar
2. Workout on the Corniche or watch people workout on the Corniche
3. Eat seafood straight from the fisherman in Soumbédioune
4. Escape to Saly for the Weekend
5. Go Camping at Sine Saloum
6. Take the train to the historic Saint Louis
7. Go to Touba to explore Islam and the Baye Fall teachings
8. Desert camping in Lompoul
9. Take a dance class at Miss Aisha’s Dance Studio
10. Play basketball, football, or tennis on the corniche
11. Listen to a concert at Just 4 U

Fun Things to do in Dakar with Children

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1. Visit Magic Land
2. Get Techy at the Stem Cafe Dakar
3. Let the children run wild at Sun Park
4. End shopping with some fun at Sea Plaza esplande

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