Why Dakar, Senegal should be your next Africa trip 🇸🇳
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Күн бұрынWhy should #senegal be your first or next Africa travel destination?
This video will help you plan where to sleep, eat and explore in mainland Africa’s westernmost country. Senegal’s peninsula-shaped capital, #dakar is ranks high up on my top travel destinations on the continent.
From the impressive African Renaissance Museum, the rose coloured Lake Retba aka #LacRose and the hauntingly beautiful #GoreeIsland ... you will not regret a visit to Dakar!
🚗 Michel - Private driver in & around Dakar:
UPDATE: Unfortunately, Michel seems to have changed his number :(
As an alternative, contact Ali at Andaando Travel
WhatsApp +221 77 793 94 32
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🏠 Akseel Luxury Apartments in Ngor (black- & woman-owned):
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WhatsApp: +221 77 695 3793
Email: lenidguesthouse@gmail.com
AirBnB in Mbour by the beach:
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🇫🇷 ACI Baobab Language School (locally run):
www.acibaobab.org
Contact Daniel dbadji@acibaobab.org
🥘 Restaurants:
- Camping Le Nomade
- La Fourchette
- Le Bazoff
- Chez Loucha
- Hotel Sokhamon
- Sharky's
- L'endroit
00:00 Intro
01:21 Peace & Security
03:15 Culture & Values
05:54 Lac Rose
08:35 Gorée Island
10:05 La Corniche
11:32 African Renaissance Monument
12:30 Where to eat
14:52 Where to sleep
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@Manu-ln5sn 9 ай бұрын
I am indian. I work and live in dakar senegal. Nice place and good people. Welcome to senegal
@Imizi_Zungu 8 ай бұрын
I’m a South African by birth but I’ve always been drawn to Senegal. Call it deja vu but it is the only country in Africa outside my birth land that I truly feel at home. I love the Senegalese people
@jet7865 Жыл бұрын
I’m Gabonese living in New York , I love Dakar so much, I have been there more that 30 times, always ready to go to Dakar
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
That makes two of us! How can one ever get tired of Dakar? 😁
@dioumagogoba7606 Жыл бұрын
I think Gabonese and Ivorian are the most represented diaspora in Dakar.
@ismenie100 Жыл бұрын
@@sarajabril Do you have any hotel recommendations/and areas to stay. Heading there in 2 weeks with family
@ismenie100 Жыл бұрын
@@dioumagogoba7606 Do you have any hotel recommendations/and areas to stay. Heading there in 2 weeks with family
@dioumagogoba7606 Жыл бұрын
@@ismenie100 Radisson Blu, Terrou bi, Pullman. The are five star hôtels. But in y neighborhood there's few airbnb. Search for Illiyin Mermoz.
@deeqahmed2291 10 ай бұрын
I’m from Somalia 🇸🇴 but grew up in Canada 🇨🇦. I’ve always wZnted to visit Senegal 🇸🇳. Thank u for tge great visuals
@allenthomas7755 2 ай бұрын
I just found out that my roots are from Senegal… We come from Saint Kitts, but, after looking a little deeper, we’ve discovered we are Senegalese… I love it. I accept it and I am on my way. ❤🙏🏽🔥
@aliyahmahdi812 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing about Senegal! We relocated to Senegal 8 years ago from America and it has been our best decision yet! Now we have investment projects all over the country!
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
That’s amazing! I wish you lots more success 🙌🏽
@mooremillions9160 Жыл бұрын
That’s soooo dope. I’m on my way In April!!
@globetrotter_nic Жыл бұрын
Hello my dear what are some project that one can invest in senegal...am from canada
@ecovisiongroupeafridecouve8436 Жыл бұрын
@@globetrotter_nic you can invest in many sectors in hôtels cars renting homes building agriculture fishing etcc
@adamlasry5225 Жыл бұрын
As a Moroccan, I am taking my family to visit Senegal next year. In fact, my DNA showed I am 6% Senegalese. Dakar will be my first call. In fact, I am thinking of buying a holiday apartment if I can legally do that. Senegal is my second country. I would like to see more Senegalese youth come to Morocco to study, live and work.
@userinconu6076 Жыл бұрын
Senegalese love Moroccans come and visit us hope you won’t regret it
@TheLam98 Жыл бұрын
You'll be welcome!! somehow we are all brothers, our country is rich by love, emotion, peace and respect. hope you and your family gonna enjoy your second land!!
@Khadijaba_1612 Жыл бұрын
@@userinconu6076 treu❣
@internetcensure5849 Жыл бұрын
"In fact, my DNA showed I am 6% Senegalese."😂 Why not 1% Swedish?🤣🤣🤣🤣
@adamlasry5225 Жыл бұрын
@@internetcensure5849 This is true. As a Moroccan I must have had great grandparents from Senegal and Mali. IAM very proud of my heritage. In fact, I am planning to visit Senegal next year.
@ismailozkan8948 Жыл бұрын
BIG LOVE AND RESPECT TO SENEGAL AAAAAND TO MOUSSA SOW (Fenerbahce 💛💙) OUR LEGEND AND BIG LOVE ....FROM TURKIYE 🇸🇳 ♥️ 🇹🇷
@alexlim6300 Жыл бұрын
This reconfirms my yearning to go to Senegal as my first destination in the African continent. It just seems like a peaceful and overlooked country. I must say Sara you are gorgeous omg.
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more! In the future I’ll do a video on how to pick your first African travel destination 🙌🏽 …and thanks 🥹
@alexlim6300 Жыл бұрын
@@sarajabril Beside being an amazing KZfaqr , what do you for a living ?
@userinconu6076 Жыл бұрын
One of the best African countries🇸🇳❤️
@sulemansalar1476 Жыл бұрын
I'm from Pakistan I 💓🇵🇰 long live 🇵🇰 nice beautiful thanks 🙏🇵🇰❤️💜♥️🌹
@emiforbs9780 Жыл бұрын
I am senegalese living in Europe and i enjoyed your video, you did a great job showing beautiful parts & culture of my beloved country. Spots to visit with my family when we're next back there.🙏👏💪✌️🤗
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Makes me so happy that you felt well represented by this video! Here’s to your next trip!
@henokzion800 Жыл бұрын
I am from Eritrea 🇪🇷 love 💘 Senegal 🇸🇳 and Africa 🌍!!!!!
@gwengibson1045 Жыл бұрын
I visited Dakar in 2011. Lived there 2012-15. Visited in 2019. Traveled to other areas in Senegal. Will visit in 2024. I love Senegal. Did language at ACI!
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Small world! I went to Dakar for the first time in 2017 and have been back almost every year 😁
@siluechigata8508 Жыл бұрын
I'll love to be there
@MukhtarNuur Жыл бұрын
This video should be streamed on big mainstreams like BBC africa or something it’s absolutely well produced and I have enjoyed it a lot! Can’t wait to welcome you in Somalia 🇸🇴 and show the Somalia media never shows!
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Aww thanks so much! Cannot wait to collab once in Somalia.
@Kiyana_Beauty 8 ай бұрын
I'm from Indonesia.. hope i can visit senegal❤
@maiiam9835 Жыл бұрын
I am looking forward to visiting next year! I met a nice brotha, Muhammad from Dakar, Senegal. He owns a restaurant in Philly. I love the people, food, history, everything! His mother was so happy when we spoke on the phone.
@annikagraber5348 Жыл бұрын
I was missing Senegal today so I searched for a video and yours popped up. Crazy enough, I visited the ACI Baobab school because of some friends I met and Ibou gave me a tour. I was there the day they painted the mural behind him. What a small world! Thanks for reminding me of happy times :):)
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Ohh lovely! I’m happy that my video brought back good memories. Also, Ibou is the sweetest
@senmar2013 Жыл бұрын
Sénégal Dakar my favourite country🇸🇳❤❤❤🇲🇦🇸🇳🇲🇦
@Blakkbarbii101 Жыл бұрын
I’m Senegalese and currently live in California! Thank you for making this video ❤
@issavibez394 Жыл бұрын
I am Senegalese but living in Ohio America is no good
@oralv.stephenson1427 Жыл бұрын
Very informative. Always wanted to see that statue of man, woman and child in real life. Wow!!!
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
It’s so impressive. Hope you get to see it!
@gurlbuttafly Жыл бұрын
The Renaissance…it’s even more amazing up close. I climbed every stair in July 2021, after having major back surgery in January . I will never forget
@oralv.stephenson1427 Жыл бұрын
@@gurlbuttafly We pray that you're much better now. Excellent job you've done to enlighten us all. That statue - The Renaissance - is most impressive from your description. Very kind of you. Thanks so much. Wow!
@meganbuxton8514 Жыл бұрын
This is making me so excited!! Thank you
@agustinaperez2334 Жыл бұрын
Great video ! Thanks for it! Ready to go to Dakar now!
@tahall1667 Жыл бұрын
Great illustration
@JazminMasi Жыл бұрын
Loved this video, on my list of places to visit next!
@graceaiye Жыл бұрын
Great video. Love Dakar, can't wait to go back.
@momopouye Жыл бұрын
Feel like you will come back to Dakar 😆. Very good content ☺️
@user0user131 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@fanfan2latc Жыл бұрын
Outstanding videos and very factual! Thank you to have showcased the beauty of my country
@MarkisCouch_1WhatJustHappen Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@vaalkhana6618 Жыл бұрын
Truly a love letter to my beautiful country thank you ❤
@sadiak7205 Жыл бұрын
Very beautiful ❤️❤️ thanks for sharing with us 🤝🏾
@TheAlfredPlatform 9 ай бұрын
Nice video!
@lets_measure_it Жыл бұрын
amazing. thank you. saving up for this.
@naturelle1097 16 күн бұрын
A Youssou Ndour live concert is on my bucket list❤️❤️
@sebocaraci Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video! A love letter to Dakar Senegal ❤ I enjoyed this video so much
@victor-lboadum Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. Really enjoyed you taking us on a tour of Dakar! This makes me eager to visit Senegal and check out all of the spots you spotlighted.
@tomasdiera5165 Жыл бұрын
Nice Video, a lot of work went into it, well done 😄
@chocolatchaud3011 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Hope to go to Dakar in the next few years.
@sleipnir7124 11 ай бұрын
One of the best, most insightful travel videos I have seen. Many thanks! Your tips will be most useful in our own travel preparations.
@itssophiahere Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved watching this video Sara, really looking forward to watching more of your videos☺️X
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Sophia ♥️
@KingkyroEnt 10 ай бұрын
this was an excellent video with a wealth of information! thank you as I will be visiting Senegal in few months!
@tonsbitonsbi8621 Жыл бұрын
Waw this is a beautiful piece of art I ever see about Dakar Thank you for the great job
@user-yp8hp9rc5w 9 ай бұрын
Darker is beautiful
@naturelle1097 16 күн бұрын
Really😂
@chrisd.7234 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Bravo for your work, the video shootings...
@AndrewRobinson-ee7um 5 ай бұрын
Looks like a cool place. Definitely going on my list. Thank you !
@angelinaarrington8516 Жыл бұрын
Lovely! Thank you!
@cheikh2212 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for Nice 👌👌❤❤
@M.excellentservices 4 ай бұрын
Wow I can’t wait!!!😮
@cornellscott2666 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video.
@billk.5305 Жыл бұрын
thank you for acknowledging that jollof rice originated from Senegal In fact Jolof is a region in Senegal and is sometimes used by locals instead of Senegal
@chinenyeezema525 5 ай бұрын
Omg really?❤
@marni12196 Ай бұрын
@@chinenyeezema525 yes instead senegal we say jolof in wolof
@chinenyeezema525 Ай бұрын
@@marni12196 lovely I’m Nigerian so I love learning about other cultures in WA
@marni12196 Ай бұрын
@@chinenyeezema525 I'm glad to help. If you have any further questions I would be happy to answer them
@Nextphaseblack Жыл бұрын
You’re awesome in front of, and behind the camera! Your channel is about to blow up Sara! And thanks for the content!!!
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
You made my day 🥹
@prodrmx5007 Жыл бұрын
One or the best of short reportage about Senegal
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for the nice words!
@djb.8507 Жыл бұрын
As someone who is planning on visiting Senegal this is a great video. Good work.
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy your trip!
@issavibez394 Жыл бұрын
Yes leave America and come there
@gator8260 Жыл бұрын
Jolie reportage, merci 👍🇸🇳❤
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Merci à vous 😊
@justpushingkeys Жыл бұрын
Beautiful vlog. Thanks for sharing your experience 😊
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🙌🏽
@DanialSyed25 5 ай бұрын
I see so many travel KZfaq videos. This one is a perfect travel video. Well done
@ousseynoudiallo7859 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that’s beautiful videos sister 🤍
@ct1064 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@oralv.stephenson1427 Жыл бұрын
Watching from North Carolina (NC), USA. New sub. Like #803. Very interesting presentation.
@dbestofdbest9631 Жыл бұрын
Love the cool and relaxing tone of your voice
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🥹 I’m always self-conscious so that’s great to hear
@weurseuktv221 Жыл бұрын
Bravo a toi nice video.. ♥️
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Merci bcp 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@leslieboadum6663 Жыл бұрын
Suuuuch an amazing Video! Dakar is now on the list it looks like a little piece of paradise 😍
@Gmack_Brick_City Жыл бұрын
It’s very nice and the grilled fish is succulent and super fresh
@yemiajomale7879 6 ай бұрын
This was amazing, you are doing the lords work .
@MiloticFan Жыл бұрын
I am Senegalese & Gambian, though I have never been there to either yet. Thank you for this beautiful video😁I will definitely subscribe!
@RB-rc2rr Жыл бұрын
Great content. Welcome to senegal
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Merci 😊
@BarryKenny 7 ай бұрын
Hi Sara, what a great guide your video is, which will really help in planning for a visit next year! (Subscribed too) Can I ask: if you were to add a Senegal beach destination to a trip to Dakar, where would you go? Saly and Cap Skirring are mentioned. Are there other nice beach options? Are beaches in Gambia better? Thank you!
@sarajabril 7 ай бұрын
Hi Barry 👋🏽 I’ve been to Saly & Mbour before and it’s been lovely. I’ll add the AirBnB link in the description. We drove down to The Gambia later and the beaches were also great. Everyone says Cap Skirring is the most beautiful, though. I’ve not been yet.
@cotigasenegal Жыл бұрын
Merci Hope see you soon 😊
@larryboone5865 7 ай бұрын
Tres bon! Nice na! Nekh na turope! Sending clip to my friends.
@amadhd 5 ай бұрын
you are a great person and presented dakar amazingly 🙌
@GoTasteandSeeJennifer Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your information!!!! I was trying to decide on which African country to see for my visit to the continent. I believe you helped me decide. Great video!
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Yay, that’s great! I was also thinking about making an entire video about how to pick your first African country to visit 😁
@GoTasteandSeeJennifer Жыл бұрын
@@sarajabril That would be so helpful, bcuz many don’t have a point of reference. Picking a country on the continent to visit for the first time, is like playing darts blindfolded.
@voyageswithshyeasha1398 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video!! I went to Senegal for the first time February 2022. It's definitely on my list of places to visit again
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Hope you can visit again soon!
@GodChaserzCinema Жыл бұрын
wonderful video
@aSlimtube Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. Very well done. Thanks for sharing. My interest is certainly piqued!
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙌🏽
@dairouabdou240 Жыл бұрын
Cool
@spirituality3562 Жыл бұрын
Peace and love. I'm Guyanese. And I dream of Africa I wish for senegal
@samtheman9669 11 ай бұрын
Hello Sara - I truly enjoyed your video and I have added Dakar to my list - I heard about Senegal from its music - from the show on NPR called Afropop worldwide - I hope I can experience Teranga here and take it with me wherever I go ! - Keep those videos coming ! Best, Sam !
@sarajabril 11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Sam! So happy you enjoyed the video and are inspired to visit Dakar 🙌🏽
@raymanmufasa 11 ай бұрын
This makes me miss Senegal man so much !!! such a beautiful country man .... I loved my time there! 😁😁
@caiobianchini2698 9 ай бұрын
I was searching more about Senegal for a French assignment and your video made my day! Not sure why I was feeling so heavy but your whole video made me better in a number of ways. I also have to point out that it's so well done! Congrats to you, I fell in love with this place's sights and values (especially Teranga). Such a complete video with meaningful recommendations, thank you for mentioning the black and woman owned place, a lot of people will support her amazing work. Have a great day!
@jis7369 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful mosques and beautiful people around there..
@Sarcazz25 3 ай бұрын
I’m in NYC. I’ll be going next month. Thanks for the review. La Paix✌🏽
@khoudiaguisse4998 Жыл бұрын
Hello I'm just seeing your channel and love it . I'm a travel lover myself but if you go back to Sénégal please visit the south la casamance omg I been there last summer the best time of my travel experience. Thanks for yr job you did great I love it ❤️
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Ohh yes! The Casamance has been on my list for so long 🙌🏽
@jdas336 Жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful! I am going to Dakar in a few months and preparing for my trip now. Thanks for the suggestions! BTW what kind of drone do you have? That footage made your video so fun to watch.
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your time in Dakar! I use a DJI Mini 2. Only those big birds in the city were my enemies when filming 😆
@daily-traveler Ай бұрын
멋진 관광지네요. 아름다워요.
@themaskaraltd9235 Жыл бұрын
Senegal looks very beautiful and the food there is very good
@user-ip7sg5iv6f 2 ай бұрын
Sénégal rek ❤
@ThatsYahya Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to tell you how beautiful this Vlog was . Thanks for sharing and adding all the little touches . Truly this was really great . I pray for my videos to eventually reach this level of help and excellence !!
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
I just subscribed to your channel! 🙌🏽❤️ Thanks so much. I truly appreciate it.
@Searchforuhuru Жыл бұрын
My favorite country
@buutifuleyes Жыл бұрын
I just have to acknowledge your spirit is so warm and genuine and soothing voice. I'm researching Senegal to go on vaca/winter holiday before my life gets super busy this spring. This video was very informative, recorded in a dope way and respectful love that so much Sara.❤❤ I've never visited Africa and I'm super thrilled my first African country is actually one of my top 5. Thank you for all your suggestions!!! Merci
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this comment! I felt so self-conscious about these voice overs 😆 I’m glad the video was helpful ❤️ You’ll enjoy Senegal, I’m sure!
@mambayesambdiayela1426 Жыл бұрын
As born senegalese I was impressed by your video💞😊🇸🇳... Good Job You made it right🙏🏿 Thanks
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Comments like these make my day
@keonroshdieh2497 Жыл бұрын
I have two friends from Dakar, Senegal 🇸🇳 and everything you said is true and it makes want to visit Senegal soon 💯🙏💪👍👌🤙👉👏🙌
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
You will NOT regret it! 😁
@daveblake6816 Жыл бұрын
Wow
@cheaplikeabird Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for that Video. We are on our way to Senegal. But we would like to See more then dakar 😉🙏
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Hope you get to see St. Louis & the Casamance!
@cheaplikeabird Жыл бұрын
@@sarajabril we have a visa for 40 days. Hope we see a lot 😁
@paulkenneally789 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and enjoyable. Me, British will be visiting.. hopefully will see Senegal football.. currently kings of African football.
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
If anything, you’ll see lots of people play outdoors in the evening. It’s wonderful!
@melanierobinson4152 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video! New subscriber 🫶🏾
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙌🏽 great to have you here!!
@ndongo-j4269 Жыл бұрын
From dakar living in Hong Kong .much love 👍
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Back at ya!
@ndongo-j4269 Жыл бұрын
Very soon girl
@mandelinho100 2 ай бұрын
Cant wait to visit Dakar soon 🙏🏿
@TodayWitness Жыл бұрын
I’m Senegalese living in dakar. Did all the places numerous times but your video gave me goosebumps 😊. Thank you for this incredible video. Hope you’ll come back often Inch’Allah 🎉👌🏾🇸🇳
@sarajabril Жыл бұрын
Comments like yours make my day, honestly. I’m glad you felt your city was well represented 🙌🏽 Jerejef 😊
@TodayWitness Жыл бұрын
@@sarajabril nio far 😊. You did an excellent work. Nekal ci diam
@damonicajones4396 3 ай бұрын
You're accomdatins are beautiful. I want to go there and visit.
@ahmedkedir2047 Жыл бұрын
In mid 2018, I visited Dajar staying in King Fahd Palace
@c.b.3371 Жыл бұрын
Jërejëff waye, super nice video. I just realised it's time to go back to my beloved Senegal and visit again my friends! I can't believe my last time in Dakar and M'Bour was in...2005! But I needed to get to know other countries in Africa 😁 That's why. For me Senegal is teranga and lots of sabar percussion & dance. The best music spirit in the continent. I used to stay with a local family in HLM, sorrounded by griots and music atmosphere, but, well, now at my age maybe I should consider a fancy apartment like yours! Need a more quite sleep 😅😅 Cangrats, super good work. J'ai trop de nostalgie because of you now 😬 Carles.
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