Things to Do in Senegal

There are 28 attractions in Senegal. Gorée, small island with colonial architecture and slave trade history, is the most popular.

1

Gorée

Small island with colonial architecture and slave trade history

Island

2

Lake Retba

Pink-hued saline lake influenced by algae and salt harvesting

Spa

3

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

Wetland reserve hosting millions of migratory waterbirds

National Park

4

African Renaissance Monument

Massive Dakar monument symbolizing African rebirth, overlooks city

Monument

5

Saloum Delta

Mangrove and estuary delta rich in biodiversity

Historical Site

6

Island of Saint-Louis

Historic colonial-era island hosting Senegalese cultural heritage

Historical Site

7

Niokolo-Koba National Park

Vast national park protecting West African wildlife and habitats

Park

8

Cap-Vert

Westernmost African peninsula containing Dakar and coastal suburbs

Cape

9

Saloum Delta National Park

Protected Senegalese delta with mangroves and birdlife

Park

10

Lac de Guiers

Large freshwater lake in northern Senegal, irrigation source

Lake

11

Îles de la Madeleine (Senegal)

Small island group off Dakar, Senegal

Island

12

Morfil Island

River island in northern Senegal along the Senegal River

Island

13

Great Mosque of Touba

Spiritual center and large mosque of Touba

Mosque

14

Grand Mosque of Dakar

Prominent Dakar mosque and national religious landmark

Mosque

15

Museum of Black Civilisations

National museum celebrating African and diasporic cultures

Museum

16

Basse Casamance National Park

Senegalese national park preserving Casamance mangroves and wildlife

Park

17

Ngor (island)

Small Dakar island with fishing villages and surf

Island

18

Langue de Barbarie National Park

Narrow barrier peninsula protecting lagoons and migratory birds

Park

19

Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes

Cultural landscape of Bassari, Fula, and Bedik peoples.

Historical Site