The country of Teranga is one of the essential places in terms of tourism in West Africa. The former stronghold of the AOF, shaped by the ruins of colonization today offers mountains and wonders in parks, reserves, modern and historical monuments, cities. If you don't know where to start your visit to the region, in this article we show you the most beautiful places in Senegal.
The most beautiful places in Senegal: parks and reserves
Looking for the most beautiful places in Senegal to visit. The country offers you breathtaking parks and reserves.
Djoudj National Bird Park
Djoudj is one of the wonders offered by Senegal. Founded in 1971, the park is located at a distance of 60 kilometers from the city of Saint-Louis. Furthermore, it covers an area of 16,000 hectares. It is full of beautiful lakes and water basins. It is a meeting point for many species of birds that make this place a gem. Leaving the site, you will see specimens of rare birds such as gray pelicans, egrets, spoonbills.
the Niokolo-Koba park
The Niokolo-Koba National Park is a UNESCO heritage site. Indeed, it overflows with a heterogeneous and luxuriant landscape. It is one of the most beautiful parks in Senegal. It is located in the east of the country, it covers an area of 913,000 hectares. You will find a complete and beautiful ecosystem there. However, while visiting the place, you can see elephants, lions and various species of birds.
Saloum Delta National Park
It is one of the largest parks in Senegal, it covers an area of 76,000 hectares. Indeed, its ecosystem is composed of mangroves and beautiful beaches that make it unique. If you want to be in harmony with nature in Senegal, this is the ideal place. Visiting the locations will allow you to see unique scenes. Indeed, in the park, you can observe birds such as royal terns, herons, godwits. Also, you may have the chance to see many mammals and fish species.
The Bandia Reserve
The reserve is 65 kilometers from the city of Dakar. It covers an area of 3500 hectares. It offers a very beautiful panorama. Indeed, it is an opportunity to see the largest mammals in Africa such as buffaloes, giraffes, rhinos.
The most beautiful monuments of Senegal
The most beautiful places in Senegal are not only limited to parks and reserves, it is also the monuments that are the pride of the country.
The African Renaissance Monument
If you are looking for a beautiful place with a great view, visit the Renaissance monument. Indeed, located in Ouakam in the Dakar region, it is 50 meters high. The place is quiet and well built. Also, to enjoy more of the beauty of the place, you can wait and watch the sunset.
Richard Toll's Palace
Among the most beautiful monuments, there is also the palace of Richard Toll. Indeed, the latter is located in the north of Senegal in the region of Saint-Louis. Indeed, it takes its name from a famous French botanist. The dilapidated castle offers a spectacular view that says a lot about colonization.
The most beautiful places in Senegal: cities, lake and waterfall
The most beautiful places in Senegal are also the island of Gorée, Saint-Louis and the pink lake.
The island of Gorée
Gorée is 3.5 kilometers off the coast of Dakar. Its history makes it unique in the world. Indeed, it was in this small island that the transit of slaves to Africa and America was organized. Today, the island contains a heritage of this sinister past. In the middle of the night or in broad daylight, the island offers wonders to discover. On the spot, you will be able to observe unique houses with colonial decor. You can also visit the house of slaves which is today a high place of memory. You can also enjoy the beautiful beaches offered by the island.
The city of Saint Louis
The former capital of Senegal is located 260 kilometers north of the city of Dakar. However, it is a very beautiful city especially at night. With a colonial past, it now offers the beautiful remains of that time. If you go to Saint-Louis, do not hesitate to visit:
- The city from top to bottom
- The Fanal especially at night
- The research center museum
- The magnificent beaches of Saint-Louis
- The Djoudj bird park
- The famous Faidherbe bridge in Saint-Louis
The pink lake
It is one of the most visited sites in Senegal. Indeed, the pink color of the water is unique in the world. Furthermore, It is 3 kilometers long. Its pink color is caused by a cyanobacterium which produces a pink substance to protect itself from the salinity of the water. However, the place is quiet and offers unique scenes. You can observe the women smeared with Shea butter working in the salt.
Dindefelo waterfall
The Dindéfélo waterfall is located in the Dindéfélo commune in the Kédougou region, a few kilometers from the border between Senegal and Mali. Literally, the word would mean: at the foot of the mountain in the Fulani language. Indeed, he is one of the joyful people of the Bassari country. It has its source at about 318 m in the Dandé mountain. However, access is a little difficult, but once there, you will be spoiled by a unique view in the world. The waterfall is 120m long. It will allow you to enjoy a pleasant swim in a natural pool.
The beautiful places are all unique and offer marvelous scenes. Parks, cities and islands will make you live unique moments in the world. Do not hesitate to live the experience of the wonders of Senegal mentioned in this article.
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