Dakar, Senegal
Safe central area that's cheaper than Almadies but still has security and amenities. Mix of expats and locals, various restaurants, easy to get taxis. Good value option.
Point E sits between the expat and local worlds. Mix of Senegalese professionals and foreigners living here. Grocery stores, restaurants doing Senegalese, Thai, Italian food. Some art galleries and cultural venues. Eating alone doesn't feel weird. Beach is a 20-minute walk, taxis are easy to find. More English than purely local areas but less than Almadies - basic French helps. Well-lit streets, regular police patrols, safe to walk around in the evening. Gets quiet after 10pm since it's mostly residential, not a nightlife area. Cheaper than Almadies but still secure - good middle option.
Daytime Safety
GoodNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
ModeratePolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
GoodEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
GoodDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Good"Safe and close to everything"
"Cheaper than Almadies but still secure"
"Good grocery stores for longer stays"
"Fine walking around during day and early evening"
"Less touristy than Almadies, still has decent restaurants"
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