"Dakar... not what you would think!!!" Top 5 Page for this destination Dakar by africateach
Dakar Travel Guide: 112 reviews and 237 photos
As I am looking out from the patio of the conference, I actually make myself turn off all the sound, people and just concentrate on how I am in Dakar, Senegal!!! The skyline looked like something that came out of a van gogh painting with birds that seem regal. The breeze coming from the sea cools things down softly as you are actually able to breathe. This time of day is one of the best. The air is cleaner, the smells are more vibrant and the sky looks like it was painted for you! Just so you would never forget it.
- Pros:Goree Island and food
- Cons:People and traffic
- In a nutshell:Visit but don't live!!!
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Another hotel, but without frills
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I did not stay here, but heard it was cheaper than the Sofitel, but still nice. more travel advice
Huge Eggs for the Day!!!
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The food was so good, we had to go back twice in the same day!!! Walking around Dakar wanting to find some new little... more travel advice
Dakar's Most Expensive Hotel
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I stayed at the hotel for 6 days. I had no idea of what to expect, but stayed there because that was where the... more travel advice
Silence works!!!
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When walking around the town, make sure if you do not want anything from what the people are hassleing you to buy...... more travel advice
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I will be in Dakar for about 3-4 hours each way on 7 and 22 July. Is that time enough to do anything outside the apt? If so, what? What do you teach and where?
Unless I was really unlucky, this place was so crap,they had no food at all,they only had enough eggs for two of us(out of four), it was expensive,we paid 12000 CFA(aprox 18€) for two omelettes,couple of coffees and that was it. I do not recommend at all.
Very helpful tips! I just wonder about places to visit in Dakar and around, are there any flights to Cape Verde, and what about safety and diseases, weird insects and animals and all that stuff? I'm going to be there for work in January for 3 weeks...
I have to admit that Daka is NOT my favourite city! Come to Bamako - you'll feel at home here!!! Well done for the pages, enjoyed reading them.
i enjoyed reading ur warning tips. so u practiced for all that in south chicago eh? :-) but u need to tell us more about some places to visit.
wowww not so good street and hotel experience! Hope the rest made it up! The description of the food sounded delicious!
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