Dakar en 3 jours
Gorée Island et IFAN Museum of African Arts le jour 1, African Renaissance Monument, Sandaga Market et Ngor Island le jour 2 et une excursion à Lac Rose le jour 3.
Jour 1 : Gorée Island et IFAN Museum of African Arts
Matin
Gorée Island
Take the local ferry to Gorée Island early in the morning to avoid the crowds and the heat. The first ferry departs around 7:30 AM from the Port de Dakar.
Pour manger
Traditional & Communal
Eat with your right hand from the communal bowl, as is traditional. The host will often offer you the best pieces of fish or meat.
Où aller : Thieboudienne at Le Lagon 1, Yassa Poulet at Chez Loutcha, Mafé at Restaurant le Patio
Après-midi
IFAN Museum of African Arts
Soir
La Phare des Mamelles
The historic lighthouse perched atop the Mamelles hill, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire Cap-Vert peninsula.
Jour 2 : African Renaissance Monument, Sandaga Market et Ngor Island
Matin
African Renaissance Monument
Quartier : Almadies.
Fin de matinée
Sandaga Market
Pour manger
Street Food & Snacks
Look for vendors with a steady stream of local customers. Food is often cooked fresh throughout the day.
Où aller : Fataya from street vendors near Sandaga, Grilled corn on the beach, Accara (black-eyed pea fritters) with spicy sauce
Après-midi
Ngor Island
Soir
Museum of Black Civilizations (MCN)
A stunning, modern museum dedicated to the contributions of black civilizations from Africa and the diaspora.
Jour 3 : excursion à Lac Rose
45 min - 1 hour by car/taxi.
An otherworldly salt lake whose color shifts to vibrant pink due to algae, best seen in the dry season. It's also famous for its salt harvesters and as the finishing point of the Dakar Rally.
À voir : Viewing the pink hues, Watching salt collectors at work, Floating in the hyper-saline water, Visiting a Fulani village
Avec un jour de plus : Île de Gorée
20 min by ferry from Port de Dakar. Hors des 3 jours : mieux vaut y consacrer une journée entière que de la caser dans l'une d'elles.
A UNESCO World Heritage site and a profoundly moving pilgrimage into the history of the Atlantic slave trade. The island is also strikingly beautiful, with colorful colonial houses and no cars.
À voir : Maison des Esclaves and Door of No Return, Historical Museum of Senegal, Colorful colonial architecture, Art galleries and quiet cafes
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is about 50km from the city center. The official airport taxi fare to Plateau is fixed at 15,000-20,000 XOF (€23-30). A cheaper option is the shuttle bus to the city's Gare Routière de Petersen (2,500 XOF), then a taxi to your final destination.
Se déplacer
The Plateau city center is fairly walkable, with sidewalks and key sights close together. Other neighborhoods like Almadies are more spread out, requiring taxis or rideshares to get around.
Conseils sur place
- Learn a few Wolof phrases. A simple 'Salaam aleikum' (hello) or 'Jërejëf' (thank you) will open doors and earn you smiles far more than French alone.
- For the best grilled fish, head to the beach in Yoff or Ouakam in the late afternoon and pick a dibiterie where the locals are eating. Point to the fish you want, and it will be cooked fresh for you.
- Always carry small denominations of CFA francs (XOF). Large bills are often difficult to break for taxis, market stalls, and street vendors.
