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3/7/2010
Overall rating: 8
Tourist Guide Dakar:
Dakar, estimated population more than 2 million inhabitants, is not only Senegal’s
capital city but its administrative, communications, and economic centre, too.
The city is located on the Cap Vert peninsula on the country's Atlantic coast.
Thanks to its strategic position, on western edge of Africa, Dakar is a very
good departure point for trans-Atlantic and European trade and a major regional
port.
Dakar grew up around a French fort built in 1857 after residents moved from
the nearby island of Gorée and in 1902 it replaced Saint-Louis as the
capital of French West Africa.
It was the capital of the short-lived Mali Federation from 1959 to 1960, after
which it became the capital of Senegal.
Today, Dakar is a cosmopolitan city where businessmen and tourists, European
clothes and traditional dress, colonial-style villas and big modern buildings,
new residential areas and the Medina, the old quarter, cohabit in an incredible
mix.
Dakar's international airport is the main stopping point for flights from Europe
to South America.
Dakar is also the finishing point of the world famous Paris Dakar Rally.
12/25/2012
Overall rating: 10
I am an American woman and I moved here over 13 years ago with my three American children. They all went to Senegalese schools (IB program) and now speak 3 languages (english, french, wolof). 2 are in the states, 1 graduated university, 1 started this year and the youngest is still here in Dakar with me and will finish up next year.
As I am an anglophone, I found services for English speakers lacking. I also couldn't get any decent advice. The problem with reviews of Dakar by other anglophones is: they aren't here long enough to give accurate assessments because they don't understand
... More what they are looking at, why something is the way it is (there may be a very good reason!) and where the places are that the locals go to get away from the tourist areas! With this in mind, I am sharing with you a series of businesses that focus EXCLUSIVELY on the big picture, honesty & integrity (with a easily accessible online track record, google 'SenegalStyle), economy/budget pricing, ease of use and convenience. That's pretty much what people want when they're in a country where they don't speak the language.
Not to be missed:
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SenegalStyle City Tour
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Day Trippin' Tours outside of the city
hussein badredine
5/17/2013
Overall rating: 10
I was born in Diourbel and know Senegal as it's my native country.I speak Ouolof(no doubt about it).I am living in London,UK.I wish people from Europe to go and visit this lovely country where I grew up and learnt at Lycee Lamine Gueye(former Van Vollenhoven) in Dakar.I cannot forget my childhood which was full of memories.
7/8/2012
Overall rating: 10
The most defining aspect of Dakar is the genuine hospitality of the people. In the day time every house leaves it's front door open. This is a symbol of hospitality meaning that any person is welcome into the household and will receive the best of treatment. It's definitely a place to visit and remember.
Not to be missed:
Downtown ( Central Dakar )
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Anna
11/20/2012
Overall rating: 8
A city of very kind people. Not in my opinion dangerous at all. People may look at you but they are very nice. If you buy food like bread or fruits, buy it from privat sellers on the street, price is much cheaper and a small sum is big for them. It's a beautiful but rather polluted city.
Rizaliev
10/16/2012
Overall rating: 7
For tourism maybe only limited to local attraction and seaside views. But for work, it's good. But keep in mind that this is Africa, don't get too much expectation. Compared to Europe, the price is quiet a bargain, but compared to Asia, it's more expensive
CharlesRumbinoRumakito
8/9/2012
Overall rating: 7
How many Accomodation and tourism object in Dakar. I would like to go and meet my old friend. I need this map because this is my first journey. Also, i want to docomentation my jouerney because i like some place in Dakar.
Not to be missed:
Dancing
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music
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festival
ali
10/24/2012
Overall rating: 8
It's ok people, down here there are very lot of places to stay, in Dakar Downtown tourist attraction is not bad I would definitely be going there again
Not to be missed:
teranga
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kobby
11/20/2012
Overall rating: 6
Interesting, fun, good poeple.. did enjoy my stay and will love to visit again some day. Had few problems but is just good..
LIBNI ABNER MIRANDA
10/2/2012
Overall rating: 7
THIS COUNTRY AS A DANGEROUS PLACE TO BE FOR TOURISM, IT IS NOT FRIENDLY.
User 18907
4/23/2012
Overall rating: 7
Good information was available.
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