Best Things to do in Senegal (2026)

Activities and experiences, from markets and classes to outdoor trips and evening entertainment, for filling your time in a destination.

3 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 things to do in Senegal

Île de Ngor Island and beaches, NgorSmall island a few minutes by pirogue from Ngor beach, with small beaches, seafood restaurants and well-known surf breaks on Dakar's northern tip.
Îles de la Madeleine National Park Island national park, Off SoumbédiouneUninhabited volcanic islands off Dakar protected as a national park since 1976, visited by park boat for seabirds, cliffs and a clear swimming cove.
Réserve de Bandia Wildlife reserve day trip, Sindia, Thiès regionWildlife reserve of about 3,500 hectares on the road from Dakar to Mbour, visited on guided drives to see rhinos, giraffes, zebras and antelopes.

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1. Île de Ngor

Island and beachesNgor

Small island a few minutes by pirogue from Ngor beach, with small beaches, seafood restaurants and well-known surf breaks on Dakar's northern tip.

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Island national parkOff Soumbédioune

Uninhabited volcanic islands off Dakar protected as a national park since 1976, visited by park boat for seabirds, cliffs and a clear swimming cove.

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Wildlife reserve day tripSindia, Thiès region

Wildlife reserve of about 3,500 hectares on the road from Dakar to Mbour, visited on guided drives to see rhinos, giraffes, zebras and antelopes.