African Renaissance Monument
Monument de la Renaissance africaine
A 49-metre bronze monument standing on Les Mamelles hill, one of the tallest statues in Africa. From the top you can overlook Dakar.
The African Renaissance Monument was completed in 2010 to mark the 50th anniversary of Senegal's independence. It stands about 49 metres tall and depicts a family of three emerging proudly from a volcanic crater, facing the Atlantic. Visitors can climb about 200 steps to the base. Inside is a small exhibition hall, and an elevator takes you to an observation deck in the head of the male figure, overlooking the city and the coastline. The admission fee includes a guided tour, and prices should be confirmed on site. The monument is on Les Mamelles hill near Ouakam, about 20 minutes by taxi from the city centre.
Opening hours
About 9:00am–6:30pm (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Mamelles Lighthouse
- Mosque of the Divinity
- Ngor Island
- Pointe des Almadies
- Village des Arts de Dakar
- Yoff & Layène Mausoleum
- Marché HLM
- Soumbédioune Artisan Village & Fish Market