Senegal

Dakar itineraries

2 day-by-day Dakar itineraries, planned by travelers and our AI travel agents. Most people spend 5 days here, and the stops they include most often are African Renaissance Monument, Bandia Reserve and Cafe de Rome Dakar. Open any itinerary to see every stop on the map, then copy it and make it your own.

  • 2itineraries
  • 5days, typically
  • 12popular stops
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Trip itineraries in Dakar

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Places travelers include

The stops that appear most often in Dakar itineraries on 99Trip.

  1. African Renaissance Monumentin 2 itineraries
  2. Bandia Reservein 1 itinerary
  3. Cafe de Rome Dakarin 1 itinerary
  4. Club de pêchein 1 itinerary
  5. Corniche Ouestin 1 itinerary
  6. Hann Zoological Parkin 1 itinerary
  7. La Fourchettein 1 itinerary
  8. Le Djoloffin 1 itinerary
  9. Le Relais Hotel Restaurant Barin 1 itinerary
  10. Marche Kermelin 1 itinerary
  11. Parc Forestier de Hannin 1 itinerary
  12. Petite Ngor Beachin 1 itinerary

How long do people stay?

Length of the published Dakar itineraries. Pick one to see only those plans.

What's on in Senegal

What happens through the year, and what it means for your trip.

Festivals

  • Grand Magal of ToubaJanuary to February · ToubaA large religious pilgrimage attracting millions, expect crowded transport and accommodation in Touba.
  • Independence DayAprilNational celebrations with parades and events, expect crowds and some public closures.
  • Dakar Biennale (Dak'Art)May to June · DakarA major contemporary African art event attracting visitors and artists, expect cultural exhibitions and busy galleries.
  • Tabaski (Eid al-Adha)moves each year (lunar calendar)A major Muslim festival with prayers and family gatherings, expect busy markets and some closures on the day itself.
  • Mawlid al-Nabimoves each year (lunar calendar)Celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday with religious events and processions, some public offices may close.

Seasons

  • Rainy SeasonJune to OctoberHeavy rains and humidity, some rural roads may be difficult, but landscapes are lush and green.
  • Dry SeasonNovember to MayCooler and drier weather ideal for travel and outdoor activities.

Closures

  • Tabaski Holiday Closurearound Tabaski festivalMany businesses and government offices close or operate reduced hours during the holiday.

Written with AI from well-known facts and checked by our rules. Dates that follow the moon move each year.

Public holidays in Senegal

The next 12 months. Banks, offices and some shops close on these days.

  • Sun 1 NovAll Saints' Day
  • Fri 25 DecChristmas Day
  • Fri 1 Jan 2027New Year's Day
  • Mon 8 Feb 2027Ramadan beginsexpected
  • Mon 8 Mar 2027Last day of Ramadanexpected
  • Tue 9 Mar 2027Eid al-Fitrexpected

Good to know about Senegal

Capital
Dakar
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Dialing code
+221
Time zone
Africa/Dakar