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Evening

Sunset at the Edge of Africa

Catch the last light of day at the westernmost point of the continent, then stay for dinner as the sky turns dark.

Best time: 18:29About 150 min

Timeline

  1. 17:59

    Esamaï

    Grab a bite and a drink at Esamaï. This African restaurant is open late, so you can start your evening here while the light is still good. Check that you arrive before they close at 01:00.

  2. 18:29

    Plage de la Pointe des Almadies

    Walk to Plage de la Pointe des Almadies. This beach marks the westernmost point of mainland Africa. It is a relatively clean, somewhat rocky shore with views of the ocean. You will be positioned perfectly for the sunset.

  3. 18:59

    Plage de la Pointe des Almadies

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light begins at 18:29, leading into the sunset at 18:59. This is the peak moment of your evening.

  4. 19:44

    Esamaï

    Head back to Esamaï for dinner and a nightcap. The restaurant is open until 01:00, giving you plenty of time to relax after the sun has gone down.

Local tip

The beach at Pointe des Almadies can be rocky. Wear shoes that can handle the terrain if you want to walk closer to the water.

Check before you go

  • Esamaï is open Tu-Su 11:00-01:00. Ensure your visit falls within these hours.

Worth knowing

  • Esamaï is open at 17:59 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • Esamaï is open at 19:44 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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