The Atlas Obscura Guide To

Senegal

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Senegal

Unusual
Attractions
in Senegal

Aerial view of Lake Retba, aka Lac Rose

Rufisque, Senegal

Lake Retba

A lake that looks like blushing pink lemonade is deceptively salty.

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A satellite view of the Sahara

The Great Green Wall of Africa

Over 4,700 miles of trees being planted to hold back the desert.

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House of Slaves

House of Slaves

Despite a fraught and controversial history this African island holds a powerful monument to the tragedy of the slave trade.

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African Renaissance Monument

African Renaissance Monument

This giant statue is the product of a mixture of corruption, Stalinist architecture, and North Korean manpower.

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A tree makes its last stand against the ocean.

Ndieulé Mbam, Senegal

Langue de Barbarie

A tree seems to grow from the ocean floor on this strange strip of sand slowly being overtaken by the sea.

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Fadiouth Shell Island

And island made out of shells, including a cemetery.

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Cap Manuel's Abandoned Bunker

Perched on top of a high cliff in Senegal, this abandoned bunker looks out over the Atlantic.

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Joal Fadiout, Senegal

Joal-Fadiouth Fishing Port

West Africa's largest fishing port honors its artisanal fishing process.

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Senegal

Miracle Berries

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Fruits & Vegetables

Miracle Berries

When life gives you lemons, this tropical fruit makes 'em taste like lemonade.

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African Horned Cucumber

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Fruits & Vegetables

African Horned Cucumber

The spiky, fruit cup-flavored orb made an appearance on “Star Trek.”

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Bouye

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Bouye

Juice from the Baobab tree “tastes like sunshine” and treats dysentery.

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