African Renaissance Monument
A Dakar landmark on the hills of Ouakam.
Photography to come.
Culture & heritage
Mamelles Lighthouse
WHY SPEND TIME HERE
A lighthouse on the hill, the Atlantic all around.
The lighthouse stands on the western Mamelle in Ouakam. Distinguish the heritage visit, lighthouse access and a possible venue outing: conditions may differ. Confirm the meeting point, possibilities for going up and your return before leaving.
A little Leydimen advice
Confirm practical details with the place.
Sources and verification
Editorial adviceLast reviewed · Last updated ·
Documentary research and editorial advice. No field visit claimed.
The place on the map
Documentary marker. Confirm the exact meeting point. Marker source
Choose the moment
ExploreSeasons and travel events.
Prepare access
ExploreThe journey is part of the visit.
A few words for the encounter
ExploreGreet, ask, thank.
KEEP EXPLORING
Explore around here.
Approximate straight-line distance from the documented marker. Check access and routes separately.
Leydimen PickNgor Island
Leave the city, find the ocean. An island escape just off the peninsula.
Events in this area
Regional events: not filtered by radius.
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