Best Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb ~A$95/day 3 days is about right

Dakar

The westernmost point of mainland Africa, with a bronze statue on a hill you can see from most of the city and Gorée Island out in the bay. Music, wrestling and a very good fish lunch.

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Ideal stay

3 days

Typical spend

~A$95/day

Rough mid-range estimate

Landmarks

8 listed

Things to do

Things to do in Dakar

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Where to stay

Where to stay in Dakar

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If you only have

Dakar in a day, two days, three

Day 1

·African Renaissance Monument

·Gorée· UNESCO

·Hann Park

·Les Mamelles Lighthouse

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Day 2

·Massalikoul Djinane Mosque

·Médina

·Mosque of Divinity

·Place de l'Obélisque

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Landmarks

Landmarks in Dakar

African Renaissance Monument

Gorée

Hann Park

Les Mamelles Lighthouse

Massalikoul Djinane Mosque

Médina

Names and UNESCO status only. Ticks are yours and stay on this device.

Getting in

From the airport

When to go

When to go to Dakar: Nov or Dec or Jan or Feb

Guides about here

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