Dakar, the capital of Senegal, was the thriving pulse of Francophone West Africa long before Accra was a tourist hot spot. Dakar has always had vibrant nightlife, tasty bakeries and cafes (thanks, France), and culture to spare. It’s relatively safe, inexpensive, easy to reach from Europe or the US, and did we mention it has miles of beaches? You could definitely spend a week or more here as it does not lack for activities. Here are 15 things you have to experience when visiting Dakar.

Click here to read the article on AFKTravel.com.