What to do and see in Dakar Region, Dakar Region: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

June 6, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

Discover the best top things to do in Dakar Region, Senegal including SenegalStyle Drumming Lessons, Trip Tour Senegal, Sogui tours senegal, La Maison des Esclaves, SenegalStyle Tours, La Galerie Antenna, Andaando Travel Tours of Senegal, Ngor Island, Island of Goree, Lake Retba.
Restaurants in Dakar Region

1. SenegalStyle Drumming Lessons

1 Cite Sonatel, Dakar Dakar Senegal +221 77 791 54 69 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/SenegalStyleAfricanDrumSchool?fref=ts
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SenegalStyle Drumming Lessons

SEE OUR SPECIAL 'WELCOME TO AFRICA' PACKAGE DEAL: English Speaking Master Percussionist & Drums included, 3pm to 5pm with band practice afterwards (5:30pm to 7:00pm! (GOOD IDEA for folks with pre-planned tours or SHORT LAYOVERS in Dakar!) All major credit cards & e-checks accepted via Paypal.You MUST email to reserve, no phone calls or drop ins! Price includes a FULL BALLET & AFRICAN DRUM CONCERT M-F! SenegalStyle AFRICAN DRUMMING & DANCE is a service OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and provided by SenegalStyle Bed & Breakfast Homestay Guesthouse,($50 a night includes Breakfast!) SenegalStyle African Drumming & Dance is owned by Sineta George of SenegalStyle Djembes. Our classes are for all levels, beginners, intermediate and professionals. The cost is $40 per person for 2 hour lessons in a BEAUTIFUL ORGANIC GARDEN at a local community center. Loaner drums are provided FREE OF CHARGE but PLEASE EMAIL IN ADVANCE - NO PHONE CALLS/DROP INS! Bilingual Instruction English/French/Wolof. Want to make your own African Djembe Drum? The cost is $300 for 3 day hands-on course, carved and painted with whatever design you want! Online prepayment required to reserve your time/date.

2. Trip Tour Senegal

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Trip Tour Senegal

Trip tour senegal is a tour guiding service to discover Senegal and the gambia with day and over- night trips available, we are native Senegalese with over 13 years experience of guiding individuals and group throughout Senegal and the Gambia we would like to share our experience and knowledges make your time in Senegal enjoyable one.we speak fluent English, French, wolof, fulany, we are a team of workers and offer other languages as well, please check our service for day and over-nightl trips for more information please contact us.

3. Sogui tours senegal

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Sogui  tours senegal

Hi there! My name is Sogui. I am a Dakar- based English speaking tour guide. For over twenty years I have dedicated my time, energy, and career conducting tours. I love offering private tours because they give the opportunity to have a real connection with my guests. My entire time and energy is dedicated to your questions. My style (relaxed yet knowledgeable) will keep you informed as I share my knowledge of the city while offering historical glimpses that most locals are unaware of.

4. La Maison des Esclaves

Goree Island, Dakar Senegal +221 33 849 61 61 http://webworld.unesco.org/goree/fr/
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La Maison des Esclaves

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.

5. SenegalStyle Tours

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SenegalStyle Tours

Please email in advance to reserve your space no drop ins! Thanks for understanding! BIRD WATCHING, ART GALLERY & CITY TOURS for CABIN CREWS, Budget Travelers, CRUISE SHIP Visitors and NEWCOMERS to DAKAR: Don't waste your valuable (and short) time here getting frustrated because you aren't 'seeing' anything but traffic! We will take you to unique, 'off the beaten path' places for the best photos of the country and it's beautiful birds, expansive views of the city, stick your feet in best beaches, (those that are not in the Lonely Planet) and make your trip more memorable than you can imagine! As a perpetual tourist myself I'll take you to the most colorful restaurants & places where locals go, with the nicest art galleries, see top tier talented artists, beautiful homes, and also get in quick looks at major tourist attractions. Later on, you will know where to go and can have a more focused, efficient tour on your own. Pickup at your hotel or residence: 11:00hr and return at 17:00hr - specialized tours for urban birding, shopping/wholesale markets, architecture, health care facilities, etc can be arranged (in advance). BUDGET PRICED: $100 a day for up to 3 people w/driver (taxi) & English speaking guide! Reservations for our tours are must be made in advance via email, and paid in advance by credit card using PayPal to ensure availability and schedule/book your tour.

6. La Galerie Antenna

9 Rue Felix Faure, Dakar SN Senegal +221 33 822 17 51 [email protected] http://www.galerieantenna.com
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La Galerie Antenna

Set up in 1972, this gallery is a "MUST" while visiting Africa. It is dedicated to African tribal art. On 4305 Ft2 are displayed the late Marthe Everlé and Claude Everlé Collections dated from 1963 : wooden masks, figures,stools & beds from West & Central Africa, Benin & Dogon bronzes, Terracottas... We exhibit artists from the Dakar School of paintings and sell 18th Century glass beads' necklaces.

Reviewed By lindahN9904JC - Berkeley, United States

Don’t let the name put you off. Gallery Antenna was started 50 years by the current owner’s father who was a salesman for 3M throughout West Africa. He was self-trained and had an excellent eye . The collection is extensive, organized by country/tribe and each piece is documented with its provenance and history. Excellent prices too! Also have paintings but they are new.

7. Andaando Travel Tours of Senegal

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Andaando Travel Tours of Senegal

Native Senegalese with over 17 years of professional Tour Guide experience, Ali speaks English, French and Wolof. Our team is ready to welcome you to our peaceful country and show you all that Dakar and Senegal has to offer from the city to the beach to the interior. We arrange very affordable private one on one tours for you that are available in English, French, or Spanish. We are able to safely escort you to any region or area of interest in Dakar or throughout Senegal.

8. Ngor Island

Ile De Ngor 1ere Plage, Dakar Senegal +221 76 258 77 37 http://www.facebook.com/Ngor-Island-2394994597180394
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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.

9. Island of Goree

Dakar Senegal https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/26
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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.

10. Lake Retba

Rufisque Senegal
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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!

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