Pointe des Almadies
Place · Ngor and the Almadies
The westernmost point of mainland Africa: a rocky headland with a sign and a view; skip unless you are already on the Almadies road, and go at sunset if you do.
- Westernmost point of mainland Africa
- Sunset stop
- Skip unless nearby
- Voykit says skip
- Free entry
- Bring cash
- Hard in a wheelchair
Highlights come from Voykit's own data and desk notes, not from reviews. Hover a tag to see its source.
Rules in force · 11Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate on…Broken pavements and heavy traffic
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- West Africa ↗Carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate on any West African trip: several countries on the coast road demand it of every arrival, and the rest demand it after you have passed through a neighbour.
- West Africa ↗Cross land borders and drive between cities in daylight only; plan each crossing as a full travel day with cash for fees and passport copies for checkpoints.
- Senegal ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official Senegalese government sources before booking.
- Senegal ↗Dress modestly in towns and at religious sites: shoulders and knees covered.
- Senegal ↗Check your government's advice before travelling to parts of the Casamance region in the south.
- Dakar and Cap-Vert ↗Traffic is heavy at rush hours; build a buffer for every road leg and the airport.
- Dakar ↗Broken pavements and heavy traffic: large suitcases go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
- Dakar ↗Blaise Diagne airport is about 45 km from central Dakar: pre-book the ride, agree the fare first, and decline drivers who approach you inside the hall.
- Dakar ↗Dress modestly in the city and at religious sites: shoulders and knees covered; beachwear stays on the beach.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
- MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Quietest Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun · busiest Fri, Sat · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: Free
- Time to spend
- 15–25 min · up to 40 min if you linger
Best time to go
Busy at sunset; quiet mid-morning.
By weekday: quietest Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun, busiest Fri, Sat.
Opening hours
- Note
- Open access outdoors; some adjacent beach clubs have their own hours.
- Hours note
- Open air; access to nearby clubs varies.
Which month is quietest
- Janlight
- Feblight
- Marlight
- Aprlight
- Maylight
- Junlight
- Jullight
- Auglight
- Seplight
- Octlight
- Novlight
- Decbusy
Quietest Jan–Nov · busiest Dec.
Estimate: desk reasoning from school-term, weekend and season patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Almadies point road, taxi to the end
- Ticket
- free · official site · bring cash
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance
- NoLifts
- NoAccessible toilet
- NoWheelchair
- PartialStroller · caution
Sensory load
- Sensory load2/5 Low
Exposure: high
What to bring and the rules
- Cash · The ticket desk is likely to take cash only.
- A small bag · Keep valuables out of sight on the road.
- Water, a hat and sun or rain cover · Rated high exposure: little shelter while you walk.
- Casual.
- Keep valuables out of sight on the road.
- Fine.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Nearest AC café or hotel lobby (field-verify)
Nearest rescue anchor: C — Restaurant terrace with toilets (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- Waves break on the rocks: stay back from the edge.
- Do not swim off the point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Nearby places
Eat nearby
More detail
Everything else we know about this place
Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- Combine with a sunset drink or an Almadies dinner rather than making a trip.
- Do not go alone late at night; use a booked car.
- The plaque and sign are the main reason to come.
- Expect wind and spray.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Bring cash; cards may not be taken (check).
- Dress code
- Casual.
- Bags & lockers
- Keep valuables out of sight on the road.
- Photos
- Fine.
- What's closed
- NonecheckOpen air.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Free | Nearby clubs and restaurants charge separately. |
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
10min
Worthwhile
15min
Typical
25min
p95
40min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (25 min).
With the other 5 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Ngor Island0 min on foot · 5 min spare
- Seafood at Ngor0 min on foot · 5 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partly
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: no · no
- Wheelchair: no · no
- Stroller: partly · partlycaution
Rocky ground near the edge.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset seekers | ok | A wide horizon over the Atlantic. |
| Short on time | poor | Little to do beyond the view. |
Skip it if
- You are on a day with other Almadies plans.
- It is windy and hazy.
With kids
- with kids
- Rocky drops and waves.
- child price
- Free
Combine with
Combine with
- 0 minNgor Island
- 0 minSeafood at Ngor · eat
Walk the Ngor and the Almadies area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it really the westernmost point?
It is commonly described as the westernmost point of mainland Africa.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is it worth a visit?
A short photo stop at sunset; otherwise skip.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Photos
Photos
Pointe des Almadies Photo: Georges Hermann Njiale Njiale, CC BY-SA 4.0
Deep dive
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Dakar
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Source: Price
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Written from desk research. Not yet compared with the official source.
Prices are 2026 estimates. The official site has the current price.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best hour
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Taken from the desk crowd estimate by hour. It is not a count of visitors.
Source: Bag rating
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No official source is recorded for this figure.
Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.