Things to Do

Things to Do in Senegal

There are 19 attractions in Senegal. Gorée, small island with colonial architecture and slave trade history, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Gorée
1
Gorée
Small island with colonial architecture and slave trade history
Island
Lake Retba
2
Lake Retba
Pink-hued saline lake influenced by algae and salt harvesting
Spa
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
3
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Wetland reserve hosting millions of migratory waterbirds
National Park
African Renaissance Monument
4
African Renaissance Monument
Massive Dakar monument symbolizing African rebirth, overlooks city
Monument
Saloum Delta
5
Saloum Delta
Mangrove and estuary delta rich in biodiversity
Historical Site
Island of Saint-Louis
6
Island of Saint-Louis
Historic colonial-era island hosting Senegalese cultural heritage
Historical Site
Niokolo-Koba National Park
7
Niokolo-Koba National Park
Vast national park protecting West African wildlife and habitats
Park
Cap-Vert
8
Cap-Vert
Westernmost African peninsula containing Dakar and coastal suburbs
Cape
Saloum Delta National Park
9
Saloum Delta National Park
Protected Senegalese delta with mangroves and birdlife
Park
Lac de Guiers
10
Lac de Guiers
Large freshwater lake in northern Senegal, irrigation source
Lake
Îles de la Madeleine (Senegal)
11
Îles de la Madeleine (Senegal)
Small island group off Dakar, Senegal
Island
Morfil Island
12
Morfil Island
River island in northern Senegal along the Senegal River
Island
Great Mosque of Touba
13
Great Mosque of Touba
Spiritual center and large mosque of Touba
Mosque
Grand Mosque of Dakar
14
Grand Mosque of Dakar
Prominent Dakar mosque and national religious landmark
Mosque
Museum of Black Civilisations
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
Ngor
17
Ngor
Small Dakar island with fishing villages and surf
Island
Langue de Barbarie National Park
18
Langue de Barbarie National Park
Narrow barrier peninsula protecting lagoons and migratory birds
Park
Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes
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Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes
Cultural landscape of Bassari, Fula, and Bedik peoples.
Historical Site