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Dakar
Senegal · DKR
Atlantic peninsula capital of music, markets, and Gorée island.
About
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.
Source: Wikipedia — Dakar (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- live music · excellent
- affordability · good
- beaches · good
- dining · good
- historical · good
- nightlife · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan81°F0d wet
- Feb79°F0d wet
- Mar76°F0d wet
- Apr77°F0d wet
- May78°F0d wet
- Jun82°F1d wet
- Jul84°F7d wet
- Aug84°F15d wet
- Sep85°F12d wet
- Oct87°F3d wet
- Nov87°F0d wet
- Dec83°F1d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
7 Days in Senegal Private Tour packageFrom $2,111 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Gorée Island - Pink Lake excursion 2 persons minimumFrom $213 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Senegal private tour 7 days 6 nights-minimum 2 people to book itFrom $1,550 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Saly Zone (two directions)From $87 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
2 days Joal Fadiouth and Saloum Delta Private Tour packageFrom $492 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Tour: Kedougou, SenegalFrom $1,659 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR), about 4.1 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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