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$50
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$140
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$208
per adult
Private Half Day Dakar City Tour Layover tour
Canoe Tour

Cultural Excursions ( Goree Island and Lac Rose) with SENEXPAT

NZ$246
per adult
Cultural Excursions ( Goree Island and Lac Rose) with SENEXPAT
With ATS, visit Dakar, from 3 to 6 hours of availability...

With ATS, visit Dakar, from 3 to 6 hours of availability...

NZ$131
per traveller
With ATS, visit Dakar, from 3 to 6 hours of availability...
Dakar City Tour

Dakar City Tour and Goree Island

NZ$280
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Dakar City Tour and Goree Island
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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
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$220 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$220
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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
Fadidi House

Fadidi House

2 out of 5
197 Rue OKM 258 Dakar
The price is NZ$53 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$53
7 Sept - 8 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! (7 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
Hotel du Phare

Hotel du Phare

3 out of 5
36 Citee Magistrats Dakar
The price is NZ$139 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$139
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Mamelles Beach and Mamelles Lighthouse are located ...
Hotel du Phare
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
Studio near the beaches and attractions • Gated and secure residential community • The Beleric

Studio 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 beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine and Centre Culturel ...
8/10 Very good! (2 reviews)
Nice & clean
"The property was very nice the room was exceptionally clean and I enjoyed it thank you for being a good host"

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2024

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Studio near the beaches and attractions • Gated and secure residential community • The Beleric
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Aerial view of Ngor Island surrounded by turquoise ocean waves with the city skyline in the background in Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal.

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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