What to do in Dakar Region

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Special algae cause the lake to appear pink
Special algae cause the lake to appear pink
The African Renaissance Monument, completed in 2010 stands 49 meters tall. depicting a young man, guiding his wife and holding his small child facing into the west. The infant points ahead to indicate the glorious future, while the woman extends her arm behind to acknowledge the troubled past.

This bronze statue stands on top of a 100 meter hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It is the tallest statue in Africa and is over one and-a-half times the height of the Statue of Liberty.
Yoff is a neighborhood in Dakar, but it is also a separate town with its own peculiarities. Yoff is known for its Muslim Community Council and its fishing villages and is considered slightly more conservative than more central parts of Dakar. To get a proper impression of traditional fishing and the beautiful pirogues a visit to the district Yoff is a good idea. Yoff is the most northeastern district of Dakar and adjoins the airport in the west. Read more on blog: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/fishermen-of-yoff/
The world`s smalles National Park is Ile de Madeleine just 4 km outside Dakar in Senegal. It has a great bird life and some beautiful lagoons. A shipwreck is just on the shore of the island. Read more on. http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/ile-de-madeleine-dakar-senegal/

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Les Almadies

If you're spending some time in Les Almadies, Pointe des Almadies Beach and Des Almadies Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

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Ouakam

While visiting Ouakam, you might make a stop by sights like African Renaissance Monument and Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine.

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