Kayar
One of Senegal's largest traditional fishing harbours, where hundreds of colourful dugout canoes ride the surf back to shore each afternoon in a spectacular scene.
Kayar is a traditional fishing centre on the Atlantic coast about 58 km northeast of Dakar and an important hub of Senegal's traditional fishing industry. Every afternoon hundreds of painted dugout canoes ride the waves onto the beach, porters carry the catch to the shore on their heads, and fish sellers, drying racks and vehicles crowd the sand. It is the best place to experience West African fishing village life. Arrive after 2 pm and combine it with Pink Lake on the same day. The beach is slippery and crowded, so ask permission before taking photos.
Opening hours
Open all day; liveliest in the afternoon
Nearby sights
- Keur Moussa Abbey
- Lake Retba (Lac Rose)
- Toubab Dialaw
- Bandia Reserve
- House of Slaves
- Gorée Island
- Le Castel, Gorée
- Village des Arts de Dakar