Dakar
West Africa's great metropolis
Culture, art, history and teranga. The region's cosmopolitan metropolis, 1 h 45 from Bubaque.
Dakar is the pulse of West Africa: 3.5 million people, an explosive art scene and the legendary Senegalese teranga — hospitality raised to a national art. For three centuries millions of enslaved people left its port for the Americas; the island of Gorée, a UNESCO heritage site, keeps that memory 20 minutes by boat. Today it is a city on the boil: markets like Kermel and Sandaga, contemporary art at the Dakar Biennale, the region's finest food and a nightlife that never stops. Land at Blaise Diagne (AIBD) and you're in the centre in 45 minutes.
What to see and do
The essentials of Dakar
Gorée Island
UNESCO heritage. House of Slaves and untouched colonial architecture.
Monument de la Renaissance
49 m bronze statue. Viewpoint over the Atlantic and the city.
Sandaga market
Dakar's commercial heart. Wax fabric, spices and electronics at local prices.
Îles de la Madeleine
Tiny marine sanctuary 3 km off the coast. Birds, baobabs and caves.
Best time to visit
November – May
Dry season = clear skies, light winds, 26-32 °C. The rainy season has its charm but more weather-related cancellation risk.
How to get there
1 h 45 min direct flight from Bubaque
Direct flights from our base in Bubaque (BQE). Scheduled times + charter on demand.
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