Dakar Travel Guide
Senegal
Dakar is Senegal’s capital and largest city, with a population of 3,429,536 on the country’s Atlantic coast. It is the main urban centre for travellers visiting Senegal.
Most visitors arrive via Blaise Diagne International Airport or Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. For a nearby stretch of coast, Plage de Ngor is in Dakar, 6 kilometres from the city centre.
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Weather in Dakar
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Pays in XOF
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type E & Type K (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 17
Dial code +221
Tipping: Tipping is not obligatory in Senegal, but it is appreciated for good service, especially in tourist areas. A small tip can go a long way.
Best time to visit Dakar
Jan
28°1Feb
26°0Mar
25°0Apr
26°0May
27°0Jun
28°1Jul
30°10Aug
30°20Sep
30°13Oct
31°4Nov
31°0Dec
29°1Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Dakar
Voile d'Or Beach
5.4 km away
Plage de Ngor
6 km away
Things to do in Dakar
2.9 km
stade Demba Diop
stadium arena
1.2 km
Village Des Arts
art gallery
3.5 km
Place du Souvenir Africain
art gallery
2.8 km
Centre Culturel Blaise Senghor
arts and entertainment
2.7 km
3.7 km
Paroisse Saint Joseph
christian place of worship
3.6 km
Église Assemblées de Dieu - Béthel de Dakar
protestant place of worship
1.3 km
Getting there
Blaise Diagne International Airport · 43.1 km
Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport · 4 km
Frequently asked Questions
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