Things to do in Dakar Region, Dakar Region: The Best Nature & Parks

December 9, 2021 Madelene Haan

Discover the best top things to do in Dakar Region, Senegal including Lompoul Desert, Le Village des Tortues, Ngor Island, Island of Goree, Iles de la Madeleine, Lake Retba, Oceanium Dakar, Plage du Virage, Parc Forestier et Zoologique de Hann, Plage De Yoff.
Restaurants in Dakar Region

1. Lompoul Desert

Dakar Senegal +221 77 716 15 12
Excellent
64%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 59 reviews

Lompoul Desert

Reviewed By Juanpag93

Have you ever wanted to see sand dunes and have a night out in the dessert-like experience but can't go all the way to the Sahara? Well, this is a great chance to experience it. The Ecolodge camp has very cool tents, free boards for sand-surfing, a live drum band playing at night. I also recommend you take the 15 minute camel ride offered throughout the day; it's only 2500 CFA (about $5).

2. Le Village des Tortues

Noflaye, Km 12, Route de Bambilor, BP, Rufisque Senegal +221 77 658 99 84
Excellent
53%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Le Village des Tortues

3. Ngor Island

Ile De Ngor 1ere Plage, Dakar Senegal +221 76 258 77 37 http://www.facebook.com/Ngor-Island-2394994597180394
Excellent
49%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 107 reviews

Ngor Island

Reviewed By 606reald - Gambia, null

took the family to Hotel D'Italy. we were in the water for hours before going on a tour of the Island. the people were so friendly and were willing to answer all our questions. we finally settled down at the same place for lunch. we all had the Yassa Poullet. its a grilled chichen with onion and Peppers sauce served on a plate of rice. very tatie.

4. Island of Goree

Dakar Senegal https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/26
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 148 reviews

Island of Goree

Reviewed By jananw2019

I enjoyed every step. The food was excellent and we were able to visit most of the main attractions. Especially Goree Island..I recommend Mika Guisse the tour guide manager of Trip Tour Senegal for anyone traveling for the first time to Senegal. He was very thorough ,patient, informed and we could understand him very well. Don't miss the Pink (Salt) Lake and Cheikh Diop University.

5. Iles de la Madeleine

Dakar Senegal
Excellent
60%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Iles de la Madeleine

Reviewed By 606reald - Gambia, null

Took my kids on a boat trip to the Island. It’s was out of this world. The rocks, the birds, the little cute beach and the water are really totally beautiful. The guide was also super good. I would love to go again if I have time.

6. Lake Retba

Rufisque Senegal
Excellent
31%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 72 reviews

Lake Retba

A true natural phenomenon located only 30 miles from Dakar, the highly saline Pink Lake lives up to its name.

Reviewed By michaelcoppage - Cincinnati, United States

Lac Rose a.k.a Pink Lake is one of the most unique experiences I've had. The lake is colored by blooming algae when hit directly by sunlight. Nothing can survive in the water but the algae due to its high salt concentrations . The water is so salty when it gets on you skin it feels like baby oil. We took a small boat out and watch workers harvest the salt and even purchased some for cooking and bathing. It's a sight to see. Once in a lifetime opportunity. Be ware of all of the craftsman hanging around trying to sell you things. They are relentless!

7. Oceanium Dakar

Route de la petite corniche Est, Dakar 2224 Senegal +221 33 822 24 41 http://oceanium.blogspot.com/
Excellent
53%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
20%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 30 reviews

Oceanium Dakar

Reviewed By cmoser12 - Geneva, Switzerland

We visited Oceanium to try scuba diving for the first time and had a great first experience! The staff were enthusiastic and very knowledgeable, making sure we were comfortable with the equipment before taking us out on the water. Each of us got to stay under for around thirty minutes and the instructor was there the entire time to make sure everything was going well. We saw lots of interesting marine creatures and it was a very enjoyable introduction to diving! One of our family members decided to kayak instead and also had a pleasant experience. An important note is that all of the instructions were in French, so I am not sure how an Anglophone-only party would fare here. We had an overall wonderful experience diving here and thought their prices were very fair considering the experience we had. I would highly recommend Oceanium!

8. Plage du Virage

Dakar Senegal
Excellent
13%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
39%
Poor
8%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 38 reviews

Plage du Virage

9. Parc Forestier et Zoologique de Hann

1 Hann Village, Dakar Senegal http://parcdehann.com/
Excellent
7%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
5%
Terrible
48%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 42 reviews

Parc Forestier et Zoologique de Hann

10. Plage De Yoff

Yoff Senegal

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