Dakar
SenegalSN
Capital and the largest city of Senegal
Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. The department of Dakar has a population of 1,278,469, and the population of the Dakar metropolitan area was at 4.0 million in 2023.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,438,725
- Coordinates
- 14.694, -17.444
- Timezone
- Africa/Dakar
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Dakar
Dakar belongs to Senegal and has the feel of a major metropolis. Records put its population near 1,438,725. And it shows in how much there is to see. Dakar is strongest on nature, water sports and culture. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Dakar
Nature in Dakar
(16)Dakar records Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Lakes under nature. It is a direct read of Dakar's activity profile. There are 16 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Dakar
(16)Water Sports in Dakar covers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. The category holds 16 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Dakar.
Culture in Dakar
(15)Looking for culture? Dakar has Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges, Castles and Cathedrals. Counting everything, 15 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Dakar.
Sports in Dakar
(12)Sports lovers get Biking, Golf, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting. It is a direct read of Dakar's activity profile. There are 12 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Dakar
(10)Our data lists Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides as adventure options here. The category holds 10 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Dakar.
Wellness in Dakar
(6)Wellness lovers get Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Dakar. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Family in Dakar
(3)For family, expect Aquariums, Playgrounds and Water Parks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Dakar.
Nightlife in Dakar
(2)Under nightlife, Dakar is tagged with Casinos and Wine Bars. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Dakar.
More to do in Dakar
(2)Dakar records Fishing and Secret under other activities. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Dakar. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Dakar
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Big-city infrastructure means Dakar is both easy to reach and easy to navigate. Set your clock to Africa/Dakar on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Dakar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dakar known for?
- Travellers associate Dakar with nature, water sports and culture. It sits in Senegal and counts about 1,438,725 residents.
- What can you do in Dakar?
- Dakar is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Lakes, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Dakar?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Dakar located?
- Dakar belongs to Senegal, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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