{"id":2465,"date":"2023-04-10T13:50:19","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T13:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afomastravels.com\/?p=2465"},"modified":"2023-07-24T11:15:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T11:15:30","slug":"things-to-do-in-senegal-dakar-saly-saint-louis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afomastravels.com\/things-to-do-in-senegal-dakar-saly-saint-louis\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Things to Do in Senegal (Dakar, Saly, & Saint Louis)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re planning a visit to Senegal, you may be wondering what to do in Senegal when you arrive. I\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senegal is a beautiful country on the West African coast. During the cooler dry season between October and May, temperatures range from 62 F to 80 F (17 C to 27 C). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a fair amount to see and do throughout the country and the major cities in Senegal have great roads that lend themselves well to road trips and sightseeing. Still, it\u2019s worth saying that Senegal is better for relaxing on the beach than for lots of hiking or sightseeing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But before you head off or wrap up your planning, read our post on what to know about visiting Senegal <\/a>(it covers how to dress, getting from the airport to your hotel, and so much more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, let\u2019s dive in to your Senegal itinerary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Unique Things to Do in Senegal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are seven unique activities to do in Senegal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the African Renaissance Monument in Dakar<\/h3>\n\n\n
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La Monument De La Renaissance Africaine is the tallest sculpture in all of West Africa and provides a stunning view of Dakar from the head of the man in the statue (yes, you go into the statue!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The monument is free to see from the outside and you can climb up the stairs and walk around at the top. But to get into the museum inside, you\u2019ll need to pay about $10-$15 US. This also covers a guided group tour (in French and English). We thought it was worth it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inside, there are several sculpture pieces and paintings depicting the history of Senegal and Africa. Our tour guide was informative, bilingual and eager to answer questions. We also had many kids on the tour, so it\u2019s a great activity for kids too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go to Goree Island<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Goree Island is well-known for its link to the Transatlantic slave trade of the 15th-19th century. You can visit Goree from Dakar or Saly. We recommend traveling from Dakar.<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re staying at a hotel, they can organize a trip for you. Otherwise, you can join a tour group like this one<\/a>. You\u2019ll visit the House of Slaves and roam around the small island. Most tours include lunch, so you won\u2019t have to worry about that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surf on the beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Senegal\u2019s beaches have strong waves, but by far the strongest we saw were in Saly! If you like surfing, you can catch some untouched waves in Somone<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n