Dakar Region Travel Guide

Senegal

Voyage au lac rose du S&n&ral
Voyage au lac rose du S&n&ral
Special algae cause the lake to appear pink
The African Renaissance Monument, completed in 2010 stands 49 meters tall. depicting a young man, guiding his wife and holding his small child facing into the west. The infant points ahead to indicate the glorious future, while the woman extends her arm behind to acknowledge the troubled past. This bronze statue stands on top of a 100 meter hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It is the tallest statue in Africa and is over one and-a-half times the height of the Statue of Liberty.
Yoff is a neighborhood in Dakar, but it is also a separate town with its own peculiarities. Yoff is known for its Muslim Community Council and its fishing villages and is considered slightly more conservative than more central parts of Dakar. To get a proper impression of traditional fishing and the beautiful pirogues a visit to the district Yoff is a good idea. Yoff is the most northeastern district of Dakar and adjoins the airport in the west. Read more on blog: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/fishermen-of-yoff/

Popular cities in Dakar Region

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Dakar
Known for Dancing, Live music and Cafes
Trip time! Discover the live music, cafes and safaris in Dakar.

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  • Ile de Goree Beach
  • Sandaga Market
  • African Renaissance Statue
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Special algae cause the lake to appear pink
Niaga
Known for Natural parks
Explore Niaga: its parks and more!

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  • Lake Retba
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The pink lake is a beautiful landscape, unusual nature. A unique rare natural phenomenon. Salt lake with pink algae. Beautiful landscape.
Diamniadio
Check out the local area in Diamniadio—home to attractions like Dakar Arena and Diamniadio Olympic Stadium.
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Rufisque
Rufisque
Head to Lake Retba and Ile de Goree Beach—just two of the sights around Rufisque.
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The pink lake is a beautiful landscape, unusual nature. A unique rare natural phenomenon. Salt lake with pink algae. Beautiful landscape.
Guediawaye
Check out Stade Leopold Senghor and Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine—just a couple of the sights around Guediawaye.
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Pikine
Pikine
Head to Stade Leopold Senghor and Ile de Goree Beach—just two of the sights around Pikine.
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