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
  11. Go snorkeling/ scuba diving
  12. Go ziplining at Accrobaobab Adventure
  13. Visit Les Mamelles Lighthouse at sunrise
  14. Go to a Full Moon Party
  15. Eat dibi
  16. Visit the Mosque of the Divinity (dress modestly & ladies bring a scarf)
  17. Visit the Cathedrale du Souvenir Africain
  18. Visit the Museum of Armed Forces
  19. Go on a photo rando
  20. Watch movies at Canal Olympia or Cinema Ousmane Sembène
  21. Eat brunch at Melo’s Patisserie au Mamelles
  22. Eat Dakar’s BEST pizza & donuts from Yum-Yum Ouakam
  23. Go fabric shopping in HLM
  24. Sit in on an engaging forum at the West African Research Center
  25. Bowling at Red Bowl
  26. Visit the French Institute of Dakar
  27. Workout on the Corniche or watch people workout on the Corniche
  28. Eat seafood straight from the fisherman in Soumbédioune
  29. Escape to Saly for the Weekend
  30. Go Camping at Sine Saloum
  31. Take the train to the historic Saint Louis
  32. Go to Touba to explore Islam and the Baye Fall teachings
  33. Desert camping in Lompoul
  34. Take a dance class at Miss Aisha’s Dance Studio
  35. Play basketball, football, or tennis on the corniche
  36. Listen to a concert at Just 4 U

For Children

  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

For tips on where to stay in Dakar read Best Neighborhoods To Stay In Dakar: Complete Guide

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