Dakar Region Travel Guide

Senegal

A coastal town with historic buildings, a beach, and boats.
A coastal town with colorful buildings, clear turquoise waters, and boats docked near the shore.
A narrow alley flanked by buildings with green shutters and a sandy ground.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a fortified structure, clear blue waters, and a small peninsula with buildings and a lighthouse.
A building with a distinctive arched entrance and a tiled facade.

Popular cities in Dakar Region

A coastal road with a city skyline in the background, a clear blue sky, and calm sea.
Dakar
Known for Dancing, Live music and Cafes
Trip time! Discover the live music, cafes and jungle in Dakar.

Reasons to visit

  • Goree Island
  • Ile de Goree Beach
  • Sandaga Market
Two boats on a calm river with a forested shoreline.
Niaga
Known for Natural parks
Explore Niaga: its parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Retba
A pink body of water with a white bird nest and a white bird.
Diamniadio
Check out the local area in Diamniadio—home to attractions like Dakar Arena and Diamniadio Olympic Stadium.
Rufisque
Rufisque
Head to Lake Retba and Ile de Goree Beach—just two of the sights around Rufisque.
A wooden structure in a pink salt flat with a clear sky.
Guediawaye
Check out Stade Leopold Senghor and Ile de Goree Beach—just a couple of the sights around Guediawaye.
Pikine
Pikine
Head to Stade Leopold Senghor and Ile de Goree Beach—just two of the sights around Pikine.

Stay near popular Dakar Region attractions