DAKAR Senegal PLACES TO VISIT

 DAKAR PLACES TO VISIT

                    Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. It is located on the African mainland, in West Africa. 95% of population here belongs to Muslim religion. The mayor of Dakar is Khalifa Sall. It is also a major administrative center, home to the Senegal National Assembly and the Presidential places. Attractions of Dakar include Dakar Grand Mosque, Dakar Cathedral, Goree Island, IFAN Museum of West African, African Renaissance Monument and Cliff top.

MONUMENT TO THE AFRICAN RENAISSANCE:

                    This monument is the tallest monument in Africa and even lanky than the Statue of Liberty in New York. This gigantic monument can be seen from most places in Dakar. The statue shows the family, a father, mother and young son. Local Muslims are not very happy from the statue as they are with very little clothing. Making such expensive statue with all the economic problem in the country is another issueto public from the president.

HOUSE OF SLAVES:

                     The House of Slave has been visited by many dignitaries including Pope John Paul II, Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barak Obama. Most of the people come to Goree Island only to see the House of Slaves. It is the original house where many Africans were placed on ships as slaves. Inside the house there is a Museum and castle area and infamous Door of No Return. Outside area has a beautiful garden with a statue of a chained male slave being consoled by a female.

IFAN MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART:

                                                 IFAN is one of the oldest art museums in West Africa and it was promoted by the first President of country Leopold Senghor. IFAN Museum is a part of the Institute Fundamental d’ Afrique Noire (IFAN). The museum contains the large collection from across Francophone Africa and show decent art by contemporary African and Diaspora artists.

LAKE RETBA:

               Lake Retba, Also Known As Pink Lake or Lake Rose. The lake is naturally pink. The reason is its high salt content, a perfect condition for a specific kind of mico algae called “dunaliellasalina”. This organism gives pink color to the lake. This cool place is allure for the tourist. Many tourists visit this lake all around the year because of its uniqueness. Lake Retba is no doubt is major eye catching place in Dakar.

GRAND MOSQUE OF DAKAR:

                                               The Dakar Grand Mosque is one of the most prominent and important religious building for Muslim in the capital of Senegal, Dakar. Beautiful mosque is institute of Islamic Teaching in country. Mosque has a library opened in 2004. Mosque interior and exterior are richly decorated. The mosque was designed very uniquely and its cravings are attraction for the lovers of calligraphy and traditional art.

DAKAR CATHEDRAL:

                             It is a momentous cathedral in Dakar which exists in a country where 95%population is Muslim. Cathedral grandiose architecture, its sparse decoration from inside makes it a must visiting place when you are in Dakar. You see many candle and souvenirs sellers outside the church who earn money by selling these things outside the church.

Besides these places Dakar offers you many restaurant and eateries where you can enjoy mouth watering food. Many restaurants have a beautiful view and environment to sit and dine to make your evening wonderful.

ATTRACTIONS OF NAIROBI

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. Nairobi is the 14^th largest city in Africa. Nairobi has a rich history and tribal culture which bought life into its museums. For adventure seeker this country has a lot to see, even in such hustle and bustle its wildlife is a huge draw. Many places are attraction for tourists in Nairobi. Nairobi is famous for its safari trips.

NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK:

Nairobi National Park is a heaven for wildlife. It is the first National Park in Kenya. The park has a rhino sanctuary, which protects more than 50 of these endangered animals. Other than rhino, lions, gazelles, buffaloes, warthogs, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes and ostriches are part of Nairobi National Park. More than 400 species of birds are present in wetlands. The park is also famous from its ivory burning site.

KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM:

At the foot of the Ngong hills, Karen Blixen Museum is one of Nairobi’s top tourist attractions. Karen Blixen is an African author also known as Isak Dinesen, lived in the house from 1917-1931. She runs a coffee plant. Tourist visit the kitchen in a separate building coffee drying plant, well preserved colonial farmhouse and Agriculture College on ground. Display items belong to Mr. and Mrs.  Blixen is furniture, photographs and books.

GIRAFFE CENTRE:

Visitors can visit the endangered Roth’s child’s giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, which is on the edge of Nairobi National Park. Visitor can spend time with these graceful creatures feed them at eye level. This activity is very famous among children. Besides these long lash beauties, you can enjoy a 1.5km forest walk.

NAIROBI NATIONAL MUSEUM:

For educational trip National Museum of Nairobi is famous. The museum panoply distinct culture and history which includes more than 900 stuffed birds and mammals, ethnic displays from various tribal group of Kenya, fossils from lake Turkana and local art. If you have any interest in Geology, you must have to visit Geology Gallery where you can explore impressive collection of rocks and minerals, tectonic plates and learn the life cycle of a volcano.

BOMAS OF KENYA:

Kenya is rich in art, craft and museum. Bomas of Kenya is a living museum of Kenya which celebrated by the colorful tribes of Kenya. Tribes have their own culture. Visitors can learn here about the art, lifestyle, craft and music of each tribe. Every day in afternoon, a team performs a tradition dances and song in a big theater.

KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE:

The center, named after the first Republic President, Jamo Kenyatta. KICC is an international venue for meeting, conferences and exhibitions. Tourist can visit 28 story centers and can zoom up to the roof top platform and enjoy the charismatic views of Nairobi. You can also enjoy a meal at restaurants.

RAILWAY MUSEUM:

Railway Museum shows the rich history of railroad in Kenya. Museum has the fascinating collection of train and ship models, railway magazines, drawing and maps and photographs from the original construction of the Uganda Railway

N-GONG  HILLS:

One of the eye-catching places in Nairobi is N gong Hills. N gong means “Knuckles”. Beautiful green hills overlook the Great Rift Valley. Below this valley, several walking trails offer beautiful view. Wildlife is also discernible in area.