Ouakam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with boats, a rocky shoreline, and a red building.
A large outdoor sculpture with multiple figures, a staircase leading up to it, and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Ouakam attractions

A large statue of a man and woman on a staircase.

African Renaissance Statue

9.0/10 (186 reviews)
Find out about the history of Dakar with a stop at African Renaissance Statue. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.
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Activities

Dakar in 3h: Full tour by traditional fast coach

Dakar in 3h: Full tour by traditional fast coach

NZ$59
per adult
Dakar in 3h: Full tour by traditional fast coach
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar

Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar

NZ$139
per adult
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar
Private Half-Day Dakar City Tour: Layover tour

Private Half Day Dakar City Tour Layover tour

NZ$201
per adult
Private Half Day Dakar City Tour Layover tour
Dakar and Gorée Island a full day visiting the capital

Dakar and Gorée Island — a full day discovering the capital

NZ$186
per adult
Dakar and Gorée Island — a full day discovering the capital
Canoe Tour

Cultural Excursions ( Goree Island and Lac Rose) with SENEXPAT

NZ$244
per adult
Cultural Excursions ( Goree Island and Lac Rose) with SENEXPAT
Half Day Dakar City Tour

Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)

NZ$176
per adult
Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)
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Our pick of the best Ouakam Hotel Deals

Lighthouse Signature Suites

Lighthouse Signature Suites

4 out of 5
Renaissance Dakar Dakar Region
Stay at this aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions African Renaissance Statue and Mamelles Lighthouse ...
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Lighthouse Signature Suites
Fadidi House

Fadidi House

2 out of 5
197 Rue OKM 258 Dakar
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$54 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$54
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Dakar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions African Renaissance Statue and Le Monument de la Renaissance ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Had a nightmare taxi journey from airport to Fadidi House, but the staff and Boucar (owner) made me feel at ease. The place has a family vibe and they make sure you’re happy and feeling the positive vibes! Rooftop area is sublime and I slept well in a room that had a private balcony. Breakfast was ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Fadidi House
Large luxury F3 in Ouakam Corniche next to the beach

Large luxury F3 in Ouakam Corniche next to the beach

Dakar Dakar
The price is NZ$158 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$158
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions African Renaissance Statue and African Renaissance ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Apartment was spacious and clean. Host was easy to communicate with and very helpful."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Large luxury F3 in Ouakam Corniche next to the beach
Studio Labelle Ouakam Mamelles (ApartmentT2)

Studio Labelle Ouakam Mamelles (ApartmentT2)

Dakar Senegal
Stay at this apartment in Dakar. Enjoy balconies, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions African Renaissance Statue and ...
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Studio Labelle Ouakam Mamelles (ApartmentT2)
Les Mamelles Dakar Hotel

Les Mamelles Dakar Hotel

3.5 out of 5
34 Rue OKM 25 Dakar Région de Dakar
The price is NZ$183 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$183
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dakar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Mamelles Lighthouse and Mamelles Beach are located ...
4/10 (4 reviews)
"I had to leave the place due to not having water and WiFi. When the water was available, I had to wash using a bucket of warm water. The staff tried their best but the few people working were tired and ill. The walk up of three flights of stairs was not easy with luggage. Because of a power surge, ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Les Mamelles Dakar Hotel
4-bedroom apartment near the beaches and attractions • Gated and secure residential community • The Beleric

4-bedroom apartment near the beaches and attractions • Gated and secure residential community • The Beleric

Dakar Région de Dakar
Stay at this apartment in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine and African Renaissance ...
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4-bedroom apartment near the beaches and attractions • Gated and secure residential community • The Beleric
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Our guide on where to stay in Ouakam

Find the best Ouakam areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Ouakam
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Grand Dakar

While there might not be top attractions in Grand Dakar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Iba Mar Diop Stadium and Soumbédioune Fish Market.

A mosque with a tall minaret and arched windows.

Dakar-Plateau

If you're spending some time in Dakar-Plateau, Place de l'Indépendance and Sandaga Market are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent island featuring a fortified structure surrounded by clear blue waters.

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.

A coastal town with a beach, boats, and buildings.

Ngor

If you're spending some time in Ngor, Nagor Island and Pointe des Almadies Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Colorful boats with intricate designs on a beach.
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Yof

The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Yof. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Stade Leopold Senghor and Village des Arts are a few top places to visit.

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