Timeline
09:00
Arrive at Hann Park and Zoo as it opens. The public gardens, established in 1903, offer a quiet start to the day with a wide variety of Senegalese plant life.
09:45
Walk 18 minutes WSW to Chez maman aicha. Stop for a snack or light lunch at this local spot before heading to your final destination.
10:15
Continue 30 minutes SE to Chez Serigne Basse. Explore this public art site and the surrounding greenery to round out your morning.
Local tip
The zoo contains over 130 animals, so allow extra time if you want to see them all. The area is best visited in the cooler morning hours.
Check before you go
- Check opening hours for Chez maman aicha and Chez Serigne Basse, as they may vary.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the 18-minute and 30-minute walks between stops.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dakar (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).