Top Things to do in Senegal
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Top 10 Things to do in Senegal, Senegal
Discover the best top things to do in Senegal, Senegal including La Maison des Esclaves, Accrobaobab Adventure, Lompoul Desert, Ngor Island, Island of Goree, Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine, Reserve De Bandia, Lago Rosa, Mosque of the Divinity, Marche HLM.
Restaurants in Senegal
1. La Maison des Esclaves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,537 reviews
This centuries-old house served as a processing center for African slaves.
Reviewed By HappyGourmande - West Kelowna, Canada
We had a local fellow named Ali who was magnificent, taking us through and giving us information on each room and how the slaves would arrive and be treated throughout their time here. You don’t want to miss understanding the impact of this place in history. If you really want to understand the impact of the place, make sure you have a guided tour.
2. Accrobaobab Adventure
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By beachbummer75 - Singapore, Singapore
I have done at least 5 of such adventures in Asia including Malaysia and Thailand but this was a different experience First you are on your own to fix up everything yourself which is actually good . You slow down to think and be more careful instead. It’s very safe as the gadgets do not allow to be unlocked when one is not attached. In addition, We had a detailed briefing followed by a trial on low grounds before setting off. Two stations required participant to walk across the cable which was scary especially with winds blowing and the cables start to sway. Swaying on cable perched high in the air was scary but enjoyable. We also tried climbing the baobab tree which was unique experience. I really recommend this.
3. Lompoul Desert
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
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).
4. Ngor Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
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.
5. Island of Goree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
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.
6. Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 917 reviews
Reviewed By MalinAliBey - Brooklyn, United States
The size of the monument doesn't come through in pictures.After climbing over 200 steps to reach the summit you realise you had a better view from the base as the statute it's too big to take in fully up close.
7. Reserve De Bandia
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 568 reviews
Reviewed By ummabdurrahmaana
A rather pricey trip but well worth it. Foreign adults pay 12000FCFA each and children (even toddlers) pay 7000FCFA local adults pay 7000FCFA. in theory you can enter with your own car for 10,000FCFA but unless you happen to have a strong 4x4 with extra spot for the guide you must take (and pay 6500FCFA ) you are more likely to rent their cars for 40,000FCFA which are rather nice (which is what you'd expect for that price). The tour takes about 2hrs and you get to see a good variety of herbivores imported mainly from SA and few hyenas in a separate area and crocodiles at a lake. The best part is that the tour is more or less tailored for your needs, you can take your time with pics and ask as many questions you like. Our guide never rushed us and rather encouraged us to take our time and to tell him if we needed more stops or to stay longer. He was a great help with pics too! We started our tour at noon during dry season and I think we saw everything there was to see and there were no crowds on a Saturday so no need to get up at the crack of dawn for this. The downside I could see was the lack of enforcement of the no feeding monkeys rule at the restaurant where tourists shamelessly fed popcorn to monkeys and then were surprised to see their food stolen with the poor staff trying to get rid of the monkeys the best they could. There was also a nice lil play area for children by the overpriced restaurant. All in all a great visit we avoided the restaurant that sells a plate for 14,000FCFA as we could feed the entire family elsewhere for that price. I do recommend this place warmly just eat well before going.
8. Lago Rosa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 739 reviews
Reviewed By SimonettaP61 - Ivrea, Italy
Everybody visiting Dakar goes there, and for a reason! Better going in dry season, I was lucky enough to be there on a day in which the colour was particularly strong. The contrast with the white of the salt piles, makes the scene even more surreal. Drawback: the car hadn't stopped yet, when 3 men called from outside suggesting different, expensive, ways of having a tour. A walk was my choice, nonetheless I couldn't walk alone, a man came with me, said I could go on my own, and of course asked me for money at the end.
9. Mosque of the Divinity
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Bucciaribelle
Located off a main road, the Mosque of the Divinity is extremely evocative for its architecture and view. A long staircase will bring you from the main road to the Mosque, otherwise you can go down via cab. I really enjoyed strolling around the Mosque, but unfortunately I did not have the chance to go inside as it was closed
