I'm Nigerian, visited Dakar a couple of years back and was completely impressed. Very different from Nigeria. Nigeria (Lagos/Abuja) is more contemporary in many ways, but things like the Central Business District with tree-lined plaza is something Lagos can only dream off. Same with the beach front establishments that would rival anywhere else globally (no exaggeration) in places like Almady, in the Terrou-bi/Radisson Blu area.
@Oumy Neferti Yep something like that👍... I need to go back to 116th and get me some DiBi it's been a while I have not been there. Thank you sis Diam akk khewaal 🙏
I am from Ethiopia, all the way from east Africa, and visited Senegal some years back. African Renaissance monument and Goree slave museum are places to be visited. What impressed me the most was the hospitality of people, Teranga. And you can walk around Dakar day and night with no problem.
Thank you for this one! I seen bunch of other videos about Senegal all good but never seen walking in the streets etc. Great one and gives better idea!
Funny, I’m going to Portugal in June, and I’ll go to the easiest African country I can add. Tunisia and Senegal are my top contenders, but Senegal requires a shot. Maybe, Morocco. People are telling me to go to all these places, they don’t realize you need to pay, and apply for a visa ahead of time. I wish more African countries made travel easier.
Yeah, people kept asking me why i skipped some countries, but they don't understand that you need visas for many African countries as an American. It depends on what you're looking for, but I enjoyed Morocco. Plus, it's closer to Portugal and no Visa needed for Americans.
@@slyslife Yes, Tunisia also. Tunisia, all you need is a valid passport. They don’t care about how many months you have, as long as it’s valid during your stay. Fine, as long as you can get a direct flight. My passport is expiring in a few months. It just didn’t get used as much as I planned. 😔🦠
@@sewruba2 No, but at the time I was planning to go, it required Yellow Fever shot. Ghana also required 1 more shot, and at the time I was researching, all updated Covid shots, but also I have to get a visa. 2 other countries in West Africa required visas as well. The point, was making sure you know all the requirements for all the places you planned to visit, when you think you’re just bopping around. It would be great to have more regional visas. The shots, it just depends on varying conditions. I had a flow chart for my 1st planned trip I cancelled for 2020.
Hey Sly! I’m almost a year late to the party, but really enjoyed watching this video! A couple of things - we speak Wolof, Pulaar, Sereer and other ethnic languages in Senegal. I wish I had seen this much earlier, because I have an online Wolof class on my RUclips channel called Kaay ñu jang Wolof - Come let’s learn Wolof! I’m going to subscribe and check out your other videos on Senegal! 🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳
Wow! Sidewalks, clean streets, no gutters or garbage or a random guy pooping openly on the street. Nigeria really needs to improve because it has all these things, when Senegal seems to be orderly.
If you go, don't forget to learn about the history of Jacqueline Lemoine and her husband. They were from Haiti. They made great career, became Senegalese citizens. I won't tell you much. Find it by yourself! Interesting people!
Goree's Slave House is definitely well preserved. The Elmina Castle in Ghana is the largest followed by Cape Coast. With that said this is a very nice video. Thank you for sharing.
What up brother! You must throw a dart to a board to decide on where you go next. You are all over the place.😂😂 Good seeing you though. Keep them coming.
@@TheBakary8 You can still reach Sudan through Mali then go across Niger and Go across Chad through the desert and walk through every sand dunes that those countries have. NOW ARE YOU HAPPY? You did not demonstrate the contrary that one can walk from Senegal to Sudan! It is a straight line. Those countries share the same story. It is not like you go from Senegal the Cameroon then Sudan.
Thank you for the content, this is serious i'm a single guy planning to move to Dakar from Lebanon to start a new life hopefully a better one even though i have no idea what's waiting for me, i am open minded and open for other's cultures so i won't have problems collaborating and communicating especially that i understand french very well. Please any advice from anyone who reads my message!? Thank you in advance, much respect.
Great 👍 Job Sly. You are bringing 🔥 💯 childhood memories of DKR for me brother. GOD BLESS 🙌 🙏. BTW the other language is Pulaar also known as Fulani or Haal Pulaar or Toucouleur all have the same meaning 😀 enjoy your time there brother big ups 👍
Through your videos I have seen how beautiful Africa is. Africa has many beautiful cities... Indeed my respect for this my continent has increased. When will you visit Abuja, Nigeria?
PlaGE (Beach) is pronounced like paGE. and also traditional wrestling called LAAMB has become THE national sports before football. Prime wrestlers make an unbelievable amount of money for a match.
@SLY- You never ever go into the water in any country where you visit the beach. Why is that? For instance, this video- just take off your shoes and get your toes wet but no- like you are allergic to the water 🤣🤣🤣
I was planning on going to ethiopia but I think I'm going to come here and then go to Ethiopia another time. How long did your visa take? I speak some French but I'm wondering how much English do they tend to speak?
Hey wassup Sly.... glad to see you making vids. Haven't seen you on th YT feed for a minute. One of my favorite vloggers right here. The very first travel vlogger that I ever watched. Bro got me interested in watching. I think you were in Colombia at the time.... Barranquilla to be precise... maybe?
I’m from central Africa rep but I lived in NYC since 2010. I visited Mali in 2021 but senegal is in my bucket list. Man you’re just different kind 😅 I couldn’t comfortably sit and ate them Street food while I was in Bamako. But I guess maybe Dakar is just way different
Wait! Don't you have an American passport? US passport holders actually have it rather EASY for traveling international as most countries don't require US citizens to have a visa unless staying over 90 days. Do your research gentleman.
@@OumyNeferti NOT TRUE! Some countries require a VISA. Only those with Agreements with the USA does not require one. Usually European, South American and many Asian countries. Many African countries require VISA.
Sly do you have apply for a visa if one is visiting a country just for a week? Is that the case when visiting most countries? I plan on visiting Rio next year. I had no issues visiting Ireland in 2019. They just allowed me to remain in the country for 90 days.
I think it's very wise for you to skip those countries nobody should have all that data concerning your personal life and access to your accounts no way
Bonjour I enjoyed this video it was very peaceful. I’m moving from the US this year June with my 2 children does anyone know a Good State/Cities for Reasonable living prices? I’m coming on a budget until I get on my feet financially. I want something Rural far away from the city life. I don’t want anything to do with the city life. Can someone help?
Oh and one more thing, in Islam photographs and videos of people is forbidden. Not allowed photos of family in the home, etc... Multiple reasons because its considered idolatry and because of wicked ppl that use photos/video images for performing witchcraft on others. Just a brief explanation that can go much deeper, hence they were uneasy.
I'm Nigerian, visited Dakar a couple of years back and was completely impressed. Very different from Nigeria. Nigeria (Lagos/Abuja) is more contemporary in many ways, but things like the Central Business District with tree-lined plaza is something Lagos can only dream off. Same with the beach front establishments that would rival anywhere else globally (no exaggeration) in places like Almady, in the Terrou-bi/Radisson Blu area.
I remember in the 90's there I used to frequent a Senegalese restaurant in NYC on 6th Ave. My favorite dish was Fish Yassa. 😋
I had the chicken yassa and it was fire.
@@slyslife yeah there's fish yassa chicken yassa meat yassa
Oh yeah I know that spot it was what 48st or 52nd I use to go there once a week when I lived in NYC also in the 90's
Keur Ndey or Keur Sokhna it was called i think.
@Oumy Neferti Yep something like that👍... I need to go back to 116th and get me some DiBi it's been a while I have not been there. Thank you sis Diam akk khewaal 🙏
I am from Ethiopia, all the way from east Africa, and visited Senegal some years back. African Renaissance monument and Goree slave museum are places to be visited. What impressed me the most was the hospitality of people, Teranga. And you can walk around Dakar day and night with no problem.
Thanks for the visuals! Thanks for showing me the vibe of Senegal 🇸🇳 ✊🏾
Most impressive. Senegal shoots right to the top of my list of travel destinations.
Senegal 🇸🇳 is very beautiful the weather looks awesome
Love Senegal. Can't wait to go back.
stay there next time
I love Senegal ❤️ I can not wait to go back, I miss it so much 🙏🏿☪️
It looks like a very stylish city. Lots of different architectural styles.
Thank you for this one! I seen bunch of other videos about Senegal all good but never seen walking in the streets etc.
Great one and gives better idea!
Would love to visit Senegal sometime soon. I love walking so I really enjoy your walking tours.
On my bucket list of places to visit!
This brings back memories. Can’t wait to go back home. Thanks for showcasing my beloved Senegal is such a beautiful way.
I am Italian/American.....my last DNA test tells me I am 5% Senegalese
I have never seen detailed street walk of Dakar's video before until now. You captured in the detail the everyday activities.
Thank you, sir.
Saly, Senegal has some of the nicest beaches. Please try to visit there one day.
My new second home. Was there in 2022 and got married in Dakar 💚 The way I miss Thebe Dieunne 😩
Congratulations
Hi
Congratulations! Where in Dakar did you get married? I'm looking for a destination wedding. Thanks
@@brittanywesley2823 i am married in Thaïlande whit my wife bud I am gonna look for you and tell you
@@brittanywesley2823 Hi, look for Al Kimia
Good to see another video from you Sly - travel safe my man
Thanks and much appreciated🙏🏿
Beautiful atmosphere out there
That final beach looks very similar to the Southwest England… hills and cliffs!!!
Youssou N’dour is a great introduction to Senegalese music.
I enjoyed. The ending at the beach was beautiful, thanks! No foreigners walking with dogs, great!!
Funny, I’m going to Portugal in June, and I’ll go to the easiest African country I can add. Tunisia and Senegal are my top contenders, but Senegal requires a shot. Maybe, Morocco. People are telling me to go to all these places, they don’t realize you need to pay, and apply for a visa ahead of time. I wish more African countries made travel easier.
Yeah, people kept asking me why i skipped some countries, but they don't understand that you need visas for many African countries as an American.
It depends on what you're looking for, but I enjoyed Morocco. Plus, it's closer to Portugal and no Visa needed for Americans.
@@slyslife Yes, Tunisia also. Tunisia, all you need is a valid passport. They don’t care about how many months you have, as long as it’s valid during your stay. Fine, as long as you can get a direct flight. My passport is expiring in a few months. It just didn’t get used as much as I planned. 😔🦠
There is no visa for Americans to visit Senegal
@@sewruba2 No, but at the time I was planning to go, it required Yellow Fever shot. Ghana also required 1 more shot, and at the time I was researching, all updated Covid shots, but also I have to get a visa. 2 other countries in West Africa required visas as well. The point, was making sure you know all the requirements for all the places you planned to visit, when you think you’re just bopping around. It would be great to have more regional visas. The shots, it just depends on varying conditions. I had a flow chart for my 1st planned trip I cancelled for 2020.
The beach scene was pristine ❤
Nice work, again 👍
Good video. You should visit casamance its in the south. You will definitely not regret it!
You can get to The Gambia directly from Casamance.
Yes that's the green region of Senegal 🇸🇳
As a senegalese man, first i wanna say welcome to Senegal! wish i could be there to give you tour of the must sees !
Hey Sly! I’m almost a year late to the party, but really enjoyed watching this video! A couple of things - we speak Wolof, Pulaar, Sereer and other ethnic languages in Senegal. I wish I had seen this much earlier, because I have an online Wolof class on my RUclips channel called Kaay ñu jang Wolof - Come let’s learn Wolof! I’m going to subscribe and check out your other videos on Senegal! 🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳
Wow! Sidewalks, clean streets, no gutters or garbage or a random guy pooping openly on the street. Nigeria really needs to improve because it has all these things, when Senegal seems to be orderly.
You know you had to heare some Akon playing sssssomewhere!! Haha dope video and we appreciate the love sir! 🫶🏾
Dakar is on my list!
If you go, don't forget to learn about the history of Jacqueline Lemoine and her husband. They were from Haiti. They made great career, became Senegalese citizens. I won't tell you much. Find it by yourself! Interesting people!
Senegal is an interesting place to visit
Buy a lot of Water if/when you come.
Always inspiring to watch your videos bro. See you soon.
Joining peace corps and going to be here for 2 years, excited. Thanks for this video
Theboudienne. In The Gambia, it’s called Benachin. This dish is the forerunner to the popular New Orleans dish - Jambalaya.
It's not the same. Jambalaya is totally different
Beautiful vlog mate
Glad you enjoyed it👍🏿
I want to visit Dakar. I am west African but I love seeing other African nations. I like how clean it is compared to Lagos 😅
West African is not a nationality. Just name your country
Thank you 🙏🏾 for doing this walking 🚶🏾♀️ tour. I hope 🤞🏽 you can do more like this 👍🏽 in Africa
Love Senegal 🇸🇳 thanks for your video, glad you liked the food 🥘 so yummy made me nostalgic ❤
Finally! Someone just walking around showing life in Dakar. I can only find voiceovers and corporate travel videos
Goree's Slave House is definitely well preserved. The Elmina Castle in Ghana is the largest followed by Cape Coast. With that said this is a very nice video. Thank you for sharing.
Very modest peoples ❤
Its always worth knowing when some people dont like the camera lol
You’re a pro vlogga sly 😅
What up brother! You must throw a dart to a board to decide on where you go next. You are all over the place.😂😂
Good seeing you though. Keep them coming.
Thank you for sharing I am going in October 2023, your video was a great confidence building experience, I cannot wait.
It looks beautiful 🤩
America is worse when it comes to issuing visas, especially to African countries people.
Greetings and thanks for sharing Senegal 🇸🇳 ❤
I’m a descendant of Senegal and I dream of visiting one day!
"Taller and Dark"
We share that feature with Sudan, Mali and in fact you can walk from Senegal to Sudan by crossing Mali. Same people.
Soudan is actually far from Mali. You will have to cross both Niger and Chad to reach Soudan.
@@TheBakary8 You can still reach Sudan through Mali then go across Niger and Go across Chad through the desert and walk through every sand dunes that those countries have.
NOW ARE YOU HAPPY?
You did not demonstrate the contrary that one can walk from Senegal to Sudan!
It is a straight line. Those countries share the same story. It is not like you go from Senegal the Cameroon then Sudan.
@@BoringDad1272 enjoy your walk bro
Hope one day visiting Senegal
9:40 My home is less than 300 meters to this place. A very good place to chill and relax.
Thank you for the content, this is serious i'm a single guy planning to move to Dakar from Lebanon to start a new life hopefully a better one even though i have no idea what's waiting for me, i am open minded and open for other's cultures so i won't have problems collaborating and communicating especially that i understand french very well. Please any advice from anyone who reads my message!? Thank you in advance, much respect.
Great 👍 Job Sly. You are bringing 🔥 💯 childhood memories of DKR for me brother. GOD BLESS 🙌 🙏. BTW the other language is Pulaar also known as Fulani or Haal Pulaar or Toucouleur all have the same meaning 😀 enjoy your time there brother big ups 👍
For clarity: The castle and dungeons on Goree aren't the biggest in West Africa. Ghana is home to 2 larger castles.
The southern Part of Senegal i so cool. More Nature
Through your videos I have seen how beautiful Africa is. Africa has many beautiful cities... Indeed my respect for this my continent has increased. When will you visit Abuja, Nigeria?
Thanks a lot for sharing. I would like one day to visit (and perhaps live) in Senegal
ma shaa allah ! so beutiful ! l love seeing senegal !
PlaGE (Beach) is pronounced like paGE. and also traditional wrestling called LAAMB has become THE national sports before football. Prime wrestlers make an unbelievable amount of money for a match.
Those beaches look amazing..I think a new smart city is being built just outside of Dakar too..
Waw beautiful city
Wallabok!!! Senegal 🇸🇳 is literally my second home.
Amazing view thank you KING
😢❤ I MISS SENEGAL 🇸🇳 I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO RETURNING. TANZANIA IS NICE BUT NO COMPARISON TO SENEGAL ❤❤❤❤
My 1st time visiting Senegal I stayed in the Marist area. Very cool!
Dakar is like NYC on steroids & I’m Bronx born & bred!
How is it like NYC? Is it super crowded?
@SLY- You never ever go into the water in any country where you visit the beach. Why is that? For instance, this video- just take off your shoes and get your toes wet but no- like you are allergic to the water 🤣🤣🤣
Yeah😅, I'm not a water guy. Plus, I'm not trying to get my feet muddy and sandy. I didn't see any outdoor showers anywhere.
You got him bro😂😂😂😂❤
Was there in October 2008 and the Gambia 🇬🇲 life changing experience
Thanks for sharing
thanks for the info man
Nice video 🔥❤🇸🇳
I was planning on going to ethiopia but I think I'm going to come here and then go to Ethiopia another time. How long did your visa take? I speak some French but I'm wondering how much English do they tend to speak?
Hey wassup Sly.... glad to see you making vids. Haven't seen you on th YT feed for a minute. One of my favorite vloggers right here. The very first travel vlogger that I ever watched. Bro got me interested in watching. I think you were in Colombia at the time.... Barranquilla to be precise... maybe?
I’m from central Africa rep but I lived in NYC since 2010. I visited Mali in 2021 but senegal is in my bucket list.
Man you’re just different kind 😅
I couldn’t comfortably sit and ate them Street food while I was in Bamako.
But I guess maybe Dakar is just way different
Very enjoyable
that beach is beautiful
Getting a visa to enter the USA is rough also and the fees are nonrefundable!
Great contents,bruth you have to talk to the local to better understand the country
I LOVE the ocean.
Im sub&Like cuz u made my day❤🙏🏾
Dakar the lovely city
Well...welcome 👍🇸🇳✨
Wait! Don't you have an American passport? US passport holders actually have it rather EASY for traveling international as most countries don't require US citizens to have a visa unless staying over 90 days. Do your research gentleman.
Not true. There are quite a few countries requiring visas from US citizens!
@@iriskebbeh6267 EXACTLY my point, only a FEW in the global spectrum. So basically a US passport is visa free for most countries in the world.
@@OumyNeferti NOT TRUE! Some countries require a VISA. Only those with Agreements with the USA does not require one. Usually European, South American and many Asian countries. Many African countries require VISA.
The women wear clothing called abayas and khaftans (long dresses). I used to be a practicing Muslima. I miss dressing that way. 😁
Loving the video of African countries am a fan of Senegal 🇸🇳
I can’t wait to visit
8:53 Senegal guy are cool bro 😂💗👌
The person in the clip was cool; the people on the other side of me weren't having it.
I worked with a guy from Senegal and he was 6'7".You studied Spanish for a while,there are some similarities.
You should visit la petite côte at Saly. I lived here for the last 2 years after 1 year near the monument. I will never return to the US
I LOVE Saly!
I'm glad you love it.
@@diopfifi4937 thank you. In what city do you live?
@@ralphtyson9104 I was born in Switzerland to Senegalese parents. Raised between Dakar and Bern Switzerland 🇨🇭.
@@diopfifi4937 lucky you. Sounds like you have a wonderful life and a wonderful family. Where are you now? I live in Saly
Seems beautiful.
bro are you going to visit goree island senegal?
Beautiful country
Nice video bro…
I understand the difficulties of getting visa bro …it’s just as difficult as getting an American one if not less.
Nice video 📹 👍 brilliant
I like the vibe
Great beach scenes from Senegal. I always wanted to visit Dakar. Did you take malaria pills or yellow fever vaccine?
Thanks and I have the yellow fever vaccine, but I didn't take Malaria pills before visiting Africa.
As an American did you have to show the yellow fever vaccine certificate to enter the country?
@@VizonTravels They didn't ask for it at the airport.
@@slyslife Yellow fever is not really a big issue. Malaria is prominent on rainy season. On dry season , there is no worries.
Sly do you have apply for a visa if one is visiting a country just for a week? Is that the case when visiting most countries? I plan on visiting Rio next year. I had no issues visiting Ireland in 2019. They just allowed me to remain in the country for 90 days.
You don't need a visa for Senegal, but a PCR test or Vaccination card is. Check the local entry requirements at the travel.state.gov website.
Thank you
Safe travels
Bro you should have visited Gambia they speak English just next to Senegal.
I think it's very wise for you to skip those countries nobody should have all that data concerning your personal life and access to your accounts no way
Bonjour I enjoyed this video it was very peaceful. I’m moving from the US this year June with my 2 children does anyone know a Good State/Cities for Reasonable living prices? I’m coming on a budget until I get on my feet financially. I want something Rural far away from the city life. I don’t want anything to do with the city life. Can someone help?
Senegal is my favorite country
Oh and one more thing, in Islam photographs and videos of people is forbidden. Not allowed photos of family in the home, etc... Multiple reasons because its considered idolatry and because of wicked ppl that use photos/video images for performing witchcraft on others. Just a brief explanation that can go much deeper, hence they were uneasy.