Mamelles Lighthouse
Phare des Mamelles
A lighthouse built in 1864 on the summit of Mamelles hill, offering a superb viewpoint over the Dakar peninsula and the Atlantic.
The Phare des Mamelles was built in 1864 on the Mamelles hill, about 105 metres high, and is one of Dakar's oldest lighthouses. A roughly 15-minute walk up the slope brings you to the top, where a 360-degree view takes in the Cap-Vert Peninsula, Pointe des Almadies and the African Renaissance Monument. Beside the lighthouse is a viewing restaurant and bar, which is very popular for sunset, and live music is often played on weekend nights. Whether the lighthouse interior is open and the admission fee should be checked on site.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–24:00 (restaurant; check on site)
Nearby sights
- African Renaissance Monument
- Mosque of the Divinity
- Pointe des Almadies
- Ngor Island
- Yoff & Layène Mausoleum
- Village des Arts de Dakar
- Marché HLM
- Soumbédioune Artisan Village & Fish Market