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Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine - 52 meters high and made of copper, the monument represents a man with bulging muscles springing from the crater of one of the Mamelles hills. Shirtless, he carries a child on his left arm while wrapping the other, a woman. It is reached by a large staircase of 198 steps.
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Mosque of the Divinity - The Mosque of Divinity, built in 1997, is a mosque located in Ouakam, Senegal. It is a structure with two minarets. The mosque provides a view of the Atlantic Ocean, as the mosque lies near the shore, at the Corniche-Ouest.
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Sandaga Market - Sandaga market was built in 1935. Its architecture reminds the Arabian Sudanese style of Timbuktu in Mali. Its decoration is a mixture of Arabian and African styles with arabesques and geometrical drawings.
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Presidential Palace - The Palace of the Republic, residence of the President of the Republic, is a historic manor located in the Plateau district of Dakar, capital city of Senegal. Built in 1902, the Palace used to be the official residence of the Governor General of French West Africa.
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Marche Kermel - The Kermel market is a very beautiful building from 1860 - a beautiful round wrought iron and brick hall of Arabic inspiration - which was ravaged by fire in 1994, and rebuilt identically in 1997, classified as a historical monument. The large clock at the entrance to the market used to ring the closing bell at noon on the dot. At the Kermel market, one can find all the food products and is frequented by Westerners looking for the best products of the city since its creation
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The Museum of Black Civilisations - Two objectives emerge for the museum:
- To create a non-ethnographic museum, that is to say not devoted solely to primitive arts, and not commemorating the slave past of the populations of the continent.
- Show the vitality of the entire African continent through “cultures and civilizations of the black worlds”.
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Grand Mosque of Dakar - The Great Mosque of Dakar was built by French and Moroccan architects and was inaugurated in 1964 by the King of Morocco Hassan II who had financed its construction. The height of the minaret is 67 m. Richly decorated, both inside and outside
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Marche Artisanal de Soumbedioune - Created in 1961, this village is a good place to get an idea of
what the artisans of the country produce. Gathered by professional category, the craftsmen exhibit a wide choice of sculpted works. There are also all types of leather goods (cow, snake, goat, crocodile) and jewelry.
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- All activities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
This excursion will transport you to the train station, Independence Square, also known as Dakar’s birthplace, and the Presidential residence. Next, we’ll traverse the seaside road to take in the stunning views that Dakar, the city of smiles, presents to its visitors. Our journey continues as we explore the National Assembly, the grand cathedral, the majestic mosque, and Obelisk Square, the site of independence celebrations. We’ll conclude with a visit to the Monument of the African Renaissance.
- A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
