Hidden gems: Things to dos 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 23 places from Things to do category.

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Galerie ADAM
Art gallery
5.00 (7 reviews) (~0.4 km from centre)
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Codima Terminal
Park
5.00 (6 reviews) (~7.95 km from centre)
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Galerie La symphonie des Arts Site Officiel
Art gallery
👍👍 Amateurs d’art Faites comme moi et venez visiter la galerie la symphonie des arts sur L’île De Ngor !! Vous y découvrirez des objets venant des cinq continents pour vos besoins en décoration d’intérieur c’est l’endroit que je vous conseille Sur Dakar.
5.00 (6 reviews) (~12.85 km from centre)
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Entrance to the reserve of Bandia
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Wow! Africa
5.00 (5 reviews) (~46.82 km from centre)
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Falaaw Group
Marketing agency
5.00 (4 reviews) (~5.92 km from centre)
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Senegal Raid Evasion
Tourist attraction
👍👍 We had a great time in Lac Rose thanks to Senegal Raid Evasion ! The guides were committed to great service and were very friendly.
4.90 (58 reviews) (~27.52 km from centre)
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Hoop Galerie
Art gallery
👍👍 Très belle galerie, qui expose toujours de superbes artistes. Accueil chaleureux, de très jolies œuvres. Un régal pour les yeux.
4.90 (27 reviews) (~0.32 km from centre)
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BYÉRI ART
Jewelry store
👍👍 First glimpse of the name of the logo which refers to the Fang culture in Gabon, then superb jewelry to honor the image of Africa, I really appreciate it 💥💥🙏
4.90 (12 reviews) (~5.51 km from centre)
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Travelwithziggy
Tourist attraction
🫤 My friend and I contracted Travel with Ziggy for a four-day tour of Senegal. It was not a good experience, and I will not be using this company again. The problems began from the minute my friend and I landed in Dakar. Our tour guide from Travel with Ziggy wasn’t waiting for us with a sign with our...
4.80 (73 reviews) (~12.84 km from centre)
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OH GALLERY
Art gallery
👍 Belle galerie
4.80 (22 reviews) (~0.2 km from centre)
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ile de goree
Historical landmark
👍 Très belle île pleine de souvenirs du temps des esclaves
4.70 (30 reviews) (~1.11 km from centre)
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Toubab Dialaw / Yéne Sur Mer
Tourist attraction
👍👍 C'est un endroit très calme
4.70 (26 reviews) (~28.54 km from centre)
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REPTILARIUM DE HANN
National park
👍👍 This place is magnificent… I recommend it to all lovers and curious people…
4.70 (9 reviews) (~6.51 km from centre)
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Plage Des Amoureux
Beach
👍👍 I'm already in love
4.60 (17 reviews) (~4.18 km from centre)
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Location de quad au lac rose
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great experience. We went on a family outing. With the quad a canoe trip was planned but the weather (rainy season) did not allow us to do it. A trip of approximately 45 minutes/1 hour. With a superb view of the ocean and the sunset. The manager was excellent, even found us a taxi to return to Dakar...
4.60 (13 reviews) (~27.5 km from centre)
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Parasols de Boubacar
Beach pavillion
4.60 (7 reviews) (~37.86 km from centre)
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Light house of Dakar
Historical landmark
👍👍 There is a lot of history here. I found more interesting things to note here than the African Reinassance Monument - understanding how colonial times robbed Senegal of many things. Definitely a place to visit
4.60 (5 reviews) (~9.31 km from centre)
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Maison Ousmane Sow
Museum
👍👍 Quel talent! J'étais content d'y aller.
4.50 (132 reviews) (~11.31 km from centre)
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Eden Roc Résidence
Apartment complex
4.50 (26 reviews) (~0.55 km from centre)
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Baie de mermoz
Beach
This popular local beach features a compact sandy expanse, clear waters & sweeping coastal views.
4.50 (18 reviews) (~5.34 km from centre)
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