Hidden gems - Sights & Landmarks in Dakar, Senegal not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks in Dakar

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Dakar. This list contains 18 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Barracuda Club Dakar

Diving center

👍👍 It was such a fantastic experience! First time for me! The coaching was amazing, kind and helpful! Gladly recommended!

4.90 (81 reviews) (~12.03 km from centre)

Kali Excursions Sénégal-Somone-Saly

Sightseeing tour agency

👍👍 I have traveled 3 times in Senegal and I highly recommend Kali as a guide! It is a person of confidence that will make you discover this beautiful country with all its kindness and professionalism. He is a person with a big heart who has truly become a friend. It will really make you discover typic...

4.90 (66 reviews) (~42.84 km from centre)

Niokobokk Surf Hotel

Hotel

👍👍 I have never actually slept at Niokobokk. When I visited I wasn't struck by the beautiful rooftop view, the quaint culture of the Ngor quartier, nor the wonderfully remodeled fashionable rooms...it was the owners and operators. You will feel like you are with family--riding a barreled wave to nowher...

4.90 (30 reviews) (~12.08 km from centre)

Biutique MOR YOMBALÉ

Cosmetics store

In-store shopping · In-store pick-up · Delivery

4.80 (15 reviews) (~11.61 km from centre)

Ngor Island Surf Camp

Hotel

No-frills quarters in a laid-back surf hostel offering ocean views, plus free breakfast & dinner.

4.70 (138 reviews) (~12.92 km from centre)

Nautilus Diving

SCUBA tour agency

👍👍 Very professional diving center, the equipment was in an excellent condition, the whole team was very friendly, supportive and patient, fair prices. Overall a great experience, I was lucky to even see a seahorse at one of the dives. I can definately recommend this diving center in Dakar and I am loo...

4.70 (123 reviews) (~12.07 km from centre)

Nyéléni maison sahel

Extended stay hotel

Warmly decorated rooms in a laid-back guesthouse offering breakfast, billiards & an outdoor pool.

$87/night

4.70 (85 reviews) (~11.49 km from centre)

Ngor

Island

Rustic, colorful island representing the westernmost point of Africa, settled in the mid-1500s.

4.70 (59 reviews) (~12.85 km from centre)

ile de goree

Historical landmark

👍 Très belle île pleine de souvenirs du temps des esclaves

4.70 (30 reviews) (~1.11 km from centre)

Mosquée de Soprim

Mosque

👍👍 Very beautiful mosque with sublime interior decoration. It is made up of four large rooms including two prayer rooms for men, one for women and one which serves as a room for learning to read the Koran. There is also a morgue and a very good organization

4.60 (99 reviews) (~9.08 km from centre)

Seringe mbackelo touba

Cafe

👍👍 Darou khoudoss sama deug bien

4.60 (29 reviews) (~168.4 km from centre)

Cathédrale Saint-Théophile de Kaolack

Catholic cathedral

👍 Très belle architecture , la célébration des messes est bien, les prêtres sont organisés et sont disponibles.

4.60 (18 reviews) (~158.2 km from centre)

Plage Des Amoureux

Beach

👍👍 I'm already in love

4.60 (17 reviews) (~4.18 km from centre)

Grotte de Ngor, lieu de prière de la communauté layene

Religious destination

👍👍 Xunt-Mi of Ngor, also called "Djoulikay" or the Cave mentioned in the holy Surah Kahf. The Holy Cave where the Divine Light of Seydina Limamou Lahi al Mahdiyou (S.A.W.S) stayed

4.50 (64 reviews) (~10.81 km from centre)

LA VILLA D

Guest house

👍👍 Very helpful staff, perfect ubication near the beach in a quite and safe neighborhood

4.50 (52 reviews) (~10.93 km from centre)

School Group Seydou Nourou Tall

School

4.50 (39 reviews) (~10.04 km from centre)

Mosque

😐 There is a small tunnel.

4.50 (22 reviews) (~4.21 km from centre)

Plage Fann Hock

Historical landmark

👍👍 A very pleasant place ❤️🥰 with fresh tunes ❤️

4.50 (12 reviews) (~2.82 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks in Dakar, Senegal