Situated on the Cape Verde Peninsula, the Atlantic port city of Dakar serves as the capital of Senegal. Originally put on the map as a tourist hotspot for the renowned Dakar Rally, Dakar has become a sprawling city that offers visitors a unique blend of modern living combined with historic traditions. The city features a vibrant nightlife, bustling markets, a variety of museums, sacred mosques, and a traditional medina quarter. Visitors can view the soaring minarets of the Grande Mosque, experience authentic Senegalese hospitality and spend their days browsing the lively markets and enjoying sunset drinks overlooking the crashing waves.
Located along Senegal’s spectacularly scenic coast, in the Petite Cote region, Saly was once a Portuguese trading post, and today it is a popular beach resort area. It is said to be the top tourist destination in all of West Africa, boasting a vibrant nightlife, entertaining bars, shops and a host of holiday activities, including a variety of watersports. This popular spot features coconut palm-fringed beaches scattered with local restaurants, ocean-front hotels and lovely villas. Visitors can look forward to a wide selection of wonderful activities, including deep-sea fishing, sunbathing on sun-drenched beaches, sipping cocktails, sampling local cuisine and exploring the 700-hectare Reserve Naturelle Somone.
