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Discover 20 verified attractions across Dakar, Sénégal. This curated collection features notable attractions, museums & galleries, cultural experiences, and more — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 ⭐ Notable Attractions

African Renaissance Monument

★★★★ 4.4 (9,438 reviews)
📍 PGC4+V2M, Dakar, Senegal
📞 30 118 36 74
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
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2 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Place du Souvenir Africain

★★★★ 4.1 (3,730 reviews)
📍 Rue Corniche Ouest, X Rue FN 20, Dakar, Senegal
📞 33 825 96 59
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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3 🎨 Museums & Galleries

House of Slaves

★★★★½ 4.5 (3,141 reviews)
📍 Dakar, Senegal
📞 77 649 38 24
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
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4 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Phare des Mamelles

★★★★ 4.3 (2,486 reviews)
📍 Mamelles, Rte de l'Aeroport, Dakar, Senegal
💰 $$
📞 77 343 72 72
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM
  • Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:30 AM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 AM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM
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5 🎨 Museums & Galleries

The Museum of Black Civilisations

★★★★ 4.4 (1,826 reviews)
📍 Dakar-Plateau, Dakar, Senegal
📞 33 889 11 80
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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6 🎭 Cultural Experiences

Mosque of the Divinity

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,102 reviews)
📍 PG75+VWH, Dakar, Senegal
📞 77 459 77 73
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM
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7 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Fathala Wildlife Reserve

★★★★ 4.3 (865 reviews)
📍 Fathala Wildlife Reserve Karang, 24020, Senegal
📞 77 329 42 97
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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8 🎪 Entertainment

Casino du Port

★★★★ 4.2 (710 reviews)
📍 19 Avenue de la Liberation X Avenue Fadiga Dakar BP, Dakar 3872, Senegal
📞 33 849 06 49
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
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9 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

★★★★ 4.4 (419 reviews)
📍 Saint-Louis, Senegal
📞 77 531 90 09
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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10 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Loman Art House - B&B - Gallery - Cafe - Rooftop

★★★★ 4.4 (404 reviews)
📍 villa no. 1 rue de pharmacy Atlantic Mamelles, Dakar 12500, Senegal
📞 78 756 54 54
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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⭐

Notable Attractions

8 places
⭐ Notable Attractions

African Renaissance Monument

★★★★ 4.4 (9,438 reviews)
📍 PGC4+V2M, Dakar, Senegal
📞 30 118 36 74
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Place du Souvenir Africain

★★★★ 4.1 (3,730 reviews)
📍 Rue Corniche Ouest, X Rue FN 20, Dakar, Senegal
📞 33 825 96 59
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Village Des Arts

★★★★ 4.1 (275 reviews)
📍 coté ker yoff, Rte de l'Aeroport, Dakar, Senegal
📞 77 264 14 21
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Travelwithziggy

★★★★½ 4.9 (158 reviews)
📍 Mamelles cité Mbackiyou, Rue DK0085ALM, Dakar 12000, Senegal
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Sogui Tours Senegal

★★★★½ 4.9 (54 reviews)
📍 Mbour, Senegal
📞 77 649 48 68
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

7 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

House of Slaves

★★★★½ 4.5 (3,141 reviews)
📍 Dakar, Senegal
📞 77 649 38 24
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Phare des Mamelles

★★★★ 4.3 (2,486 reviews)
📍 Mamelles, Rte de l'Aeroport, Dakar, Senegal
💰 $$
📞 77 343 72 72
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM
  • Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:30 AM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 AM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

The Museum of Black Civilisations

★★★★ 4.4 (1,826 reviews)
📍 Dakar-Plateau, Dakar, Senegal
📞 33 889 11 80
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Loman Art House - B&B - Gallery - Cafe - Rooftop

★★★★ 4.4 (404 reviews)
📍 villa no. 1 rue de pharmacy Atlantic Mamelles, Dakar 12500, Senegal
📞 78 756 54 54
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Arte Dakar

★★★★ 4.3 (158 reviews)
📍 XFW2+XG2 Mermoz Sénégal, Rue 81, Dakar 15024
📞 33 868 45 30
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor

★★★★ 4.2 (118 reviews)
📍 MGWH+MCQ, Dakar, Senegal
📞 33 823 57 11
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Senegalese Armed Forces Museum

★★★★ 4.3 (73 reviews)
📍 75 Bd de la République, Dakar, Senegal
📞 33 823 24 67
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎭

Cultural Experiences

1 places
🎭 Cultural Experiences

Mosque of the Divinity

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,102 reviews)
📍 PG75+VWH, Dakar, Senegal
📞 77 459 77 73
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

3 places
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Fathala Wildlife Reserve

★★★★ 4.3 (865 reviews)
📍 Fathala Wildlife Reserve Karang, 24020, Senegal
📞 77 329 42 97
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

★★★★ 4.4 (419 reviews)
📍 Saint-Louis, Senegal
📞 77 531 90 09
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Sama Weekend

★★★★½ 4.7 (52 reviews)
📍 Villa 110, Dakar 99000, Senegal
📞 78 100 17 17
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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🎪

Entertainment

1 places
🎪 Entertainment

Casino du Port

★★★★ 4.2 (710 reviews)
📍 19 Avenue de la Liberation X Avenue Fadiga Dakar BP, Dakar 3872, Senegal
📞 33 849 06 49
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
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