Senegal

Must-see destinations in Senegal

From Djoudj to Casamance, every place listed here is a stop Babacar will take you to. Scroll down to discover them one by one.

Lake RetbaNature

Lake Retba

Lake Retba, known as the Pink Lake, is one of Senegal’s most fascinating sites, famous for its unique shifting colour and its connection to the Paris–Dakar rally.

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DakarCity

Dakar

Senegal’s vibrant capital blends modern life with long-standing traditions, from Independence Square to the African Renaissance Monument and Soumbedioune market.

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Gorée IslandHistory

Gorée Island

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978, Gorée is an essential place of remembrance. The House of Slaves bears witness to a painful chapter in human history.

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Lompoul DesertAdventure

Lompoul Desert

An ochre desert, a peaceful ecolodge, camel rides and a night in a comfortable Mauritanian tent beneath the stars.

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Saloum DeltaNature

Saloum Delta

Explore the Saloum by colourful wooden pirogue: 250,000 hectares of land, water and mangroves sheltering countless migratory birds.

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Bandia ReserveSafari

Bandia Reserve

Just 65 km from Dakar, this 3,500-hectare reserve is home to rhinos, giraffes, buffalo and 120 bird species.

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Joal-FadiouthCulture

Joal-Fadiouth

A 500-metre wooden bridge links Joal to Fadiouth, an extraordinary island built entirely on seashells.

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Mbour Fish MarketAuthentic

Mbour Fish Market

Mbour is a genuine fishing port on the Petite-Côte. The colourful return of the fishing fleet is one of Senegal’s liveliest spectacles.

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Touba, the Holy CitySpiritual

Touba, the Holy City

The spiritual centre of the Mouride brotherhood, Touba is home to one of West Africa’s most beautiful great mosques.

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Djoudj National Bird SanctuaryBirdwatching

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

This UNESCO-listed ecological jewel welcomes more than 350 bird species, including vast colonies of pelicans and flamingos.

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Saint-LouisHeritage

Saint-Louis

Senegal’s former capital is a UNESCO World Heritage city of colourful houses, wrought-iron balconies and renowned jazz.

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Fathala ReserveSafari

Fathala Reserve

Experience the rare thrill of walking with lions in the heart of the Saloum forest.

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ZiguinchorCity

Ziguinchor

The capital of Casamance sits on the riverbank, where the legacy of Portuguese and French trading posts meets the daily bustle of its markets.

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The Bandial KingdomCulture

The Bandial Kingdom

Enampore, Séléki and the Bandial villages hold the impluvium houses, a Diola architecture unique in West Africa and still lived in today.

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Mlomp and Pointe Saint-GeorgesAuthentic

Mlomp and Pointe Saint-Georges

The two-storey houses of Mlomp, the Kanoufa platform and Pointe Saint-Georges offer the finest views over the green Casamance.

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Carabane IslandHistory

Carabane Island

A former colonial trading post at the mouth of the Casamance, Carabane is reached by pirogue: an island with no cars, between mangrove, beach and forgotten buildings.

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Cap SkirringBeach

Cap Skirring

Kilometres of fine sand lined with coconut palms, fishing villages and the open Atlantic: Cap Skirring has the finest coastline in Senegal.

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