Preparing your trip to Dakar: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

1. Museums open their doors at 8:00 am and work until 5:00-6:00 pm. Government offices and shops open a bit earlier, at 7:30 am, and serve visitors until 3:00 pm. Travelers should take into account that working hours of public institutions and shops may be reduced during the holy month of Ramadan.

2. Dakar is considered a quite safe city, in the central area you can safely walk even late in the evening. However, it's still recommended to explore the suburbs with a guide.

3. Tourists are advised to carry a copy of their identification document at all times. This can make it easy to resolve any misunderstandings. Passport, cash and other valuables are recommended to be stored in the hotel room's safe.

4. All kinds of safaris and hikes in nature reserves are very popular among tourists. During such excursions one should accurately follow instructions of the guide. It's not allowed to leave the car without permission, as well as walk close to animals and touch plants during the hike.

5. While walking around the city, one shouldn't take take pictures or film local residents. Photo and video recording are permitted in many cultural institution, while a small fee may be charged in others. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

6. In the city you can meet quite a lot of locals asking for alms. Tourists are not recommended to give them money, since in the future it will be very difficult to “get rid” of professional beggars.

7. It is not recommended to wear too revealing and provocative clothes for a walk. Beach outfits will also be appropriate solely on the beach. Lightweight sportswear is perfect for exploring the city, and for visiting a luxury restaurant or any important event, choose a more formal suit.

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8. Smokers should be careful and pay attention to prohibition signs. Smoking is prohibited in the territory of religious sites, in public transport, as well as near some public institutions.

9. The mains voltage is 220 V; it's best to take care of necessary adapters for electrical appliances in advance. It is worth noting that a power outage may occur in some small hotels at night.

10. In large restaurants, it is customary to leave tips in the amount of 10% of the total bill. Tips are not accepted in small cafes and bars.

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What to visit being in Dakar - unique sights

Maison des Esclaves Prison

From the series “Famous prisons of the world”

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Distance from Dakar center - 11.6 km.

There are also other colonial-era buildings near the prison building. Old houses with tiled roofs are of great value from a historical point of view. Visitors to the historical museum will have the opportunity to see the cameras during the tour. Slaves were kept in them once. Visitors can also take a walk around the prison's courtyard. There were several prisons on Mount Island a few hundred years ago. All of them were used for the maintenance of slaves. The Maison des Esclaves is the only prison that has survived to this day. … Read further

Retba Lake

From the series “Top 13 Most Colorful and Picturesque Places on the Planet”

Check on the map: Retba Lake on map

Distance from Dakar center - 14.5 km.

Retba is one of the most salty lakes on the planet. The salt concentration in the salt concentration of the Dead Sea is about one and a half times. The unique natural site is not far from the Cap Vert peninsula. The remarkable pink lake is quite large, its surface is 3 sqkm. The depth of the water basin is relatively low and is a maximum of 3 meters. Retba Lake has been used for salt production for more than forty years. The numerous tourists come here to ride on the pink sea surface by boat. … Read further

Preparing your trip to Dakar: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

What to visit being in Dakar - unique sights

Maison des Esclaves Prison

Retba Lake

City tours, excursions and tickets in Dakar and surroundings

Photos of Dakar

Services search (pharmacy, police, parking, banks) on Dakar map

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