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Sunset

Dakar Sunset at the Mamelles

A simple plan to catch the sun dipping below the horizon from Dakar’s most popular beach.

Best time: 18:29About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 18:14

    Esamaï

    Grab a bite at Esamaï. This African restaurant is open until 01:00, so it is easy to fit in before the evening rush.

  2. 18:39

    Plage des mamelles

    Walk down to Plage des mamelles. The sand is soft and the views are well-liked, but keep an eye on the big waves.

  3. 18:59

    Phare des Mamelles

    Head to Phare des Mamelles. This lighthouse offers superb views of the ocean and city skyline. It is the perfect spot to watch the sun set toward the WSW.

  4. 19:29

    Plage des mamelles

    Finish the walk back on the beach. The sand is ideal for a final stroll as the light fades.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WSW in winter and W in spring. Check the specific date for exact timing.

Check before you go

  • Esamaï is open Tu-Su 11:00-01:00.

Worth knowing

  • Esamaï is open at 18:14 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dakar (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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