Welcome to Senegal
Though it’s one of West Africa's most stable countries, Senegal is far from dull. Perched on the tip of a peninsula, Dakar, the capital, is a dizzying, street-hustler-rich introduction to the country: elegance meets chaos, snarling traffic, vibrant markets and glittering nightlife, while nearby Île de Gorée and the beaches of Yoff and N'Gor tap to slow, lazy beats.
Highlights in Senegal
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Dakar: Senegal's city of rhythm
In Dakar reggae resounds around old slave quarters, clubs throb with world beats and homegrown pop, and sounds of the djembe and kora are as vital as ever.
Île de Gorée: the perfect Dakar day trip
One of West Africa’s most dynamic cities, Dakar offers a dizzying mix of sun-kissed beaches, colourful markets and mbalax-fueled nightclubs where snappily…
Dining in Dakar: the 10 best restaurants
With their generous servings of fresh grilled fish with Creole sauce, or sophisticated French or Lebanese-influenced dishes, Dakar’s restaurants will…
