Dakar

Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. It is located on the Cap-Vert Peninsula on the Atlantic coast and is the westernmost city on the African mainland.

Places to visit include the House of Slaves in Goree, Oceanium Dakar and Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine.

The Kermel, Sandaga and Soumbedioune Markets are located in the city centre. Leather goods, wood carvings, gold and silver jewellery, batiks and fabrics make good gifts.

Local dishes include 'tieboudiene', a typical Senegalese meal with tomatoes, rice, fried fish and vegetables and 'poulet yassa', which is chicken and rice covered with an onion and peanut oil sauce.

Cruise ships dock at Mole I Port de Dakar. The city centre is less than a mile away.

Taxis are usually available outside the main entrance of the port and it's recommended to agree a price before leaving the port.