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Place · Ngor and the Almadies

Pointe des 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.

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Key facts

Time on site
15–25 min
p95 40 min
Price
Free
bring cash
Hours
unknown
see note below
Best time
unknown
28″ bags
Painful
Ngor and the Almadies: painful
Getting there
Almadies point road, taxi to the end
  • 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.
Hours unknown
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Plan

Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes

Go now?

hours and prices: check on the day
Open
Hours unknown
Crowds

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
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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.

Weather here, next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Time on site

minutes

Minimum

10min

Worthwhile

15min

Typical

25min

p95

40min

Open access outdoors; some adjacent beach clubs have their own hours.

How much time do you have?

from the time-on-site figures above

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.

Tickets & entry

2026 estimate · check the posted board
Where to buy
  • No ticket needed.
  • Bring cash; cards may not be taken (check).

Official site ↗

Dress code
  • Casual.

What to wear: dress-code checker

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.

TicketPriceNote
EntryFreeNearby clubs and restaurants charge separately.

On the ground

Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop
Almadies point road, taxi to the end
Exit
—
Ticket
free · official site · bring cash
Stairs
unknown
Shoes
Shoes on.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Busy at sunset; quiet mid-morning.
Sensory load
2/5
Exposure
high

Which month is quietest

desk estimate · not counted
  1. Janlight
  2. Feblight
  3. Marlight
  4. Aprlight
  5. Maylight
  6. Junlight
  7. Jullight
  8. Auglight
  9. Seplight
  10. Octlight
  11. Novlight
  12. Decbusy

Quietest Jan–Nov · busiest Dec.

Estimate: desk reasoning from school-term, weekend and season patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.

Bailouts

  1. heat

    Nearest AC café or hotel lobby (field-verify)

Nearest rescue anchor: C — Restaurant terrace with toilets (field-verify)

What to have on you

from the rules and facts on this page
  • CashThe ticket desk is likely to take cash only.
  • A small bagKeep valuables out of sight on the road.
  • Water, a hat and sun or rain coverRated high exposure: little shelter while you walk.

Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.

Step-free check

wheelchair: poor
  • Step-free entrance: partly · partly
  • Lifts: no · no
  • Accessible toilet: no · no
  • Wheelchair: no · no
  • Stroller: partly · partlycaution

Rocky ground near the edge.

Combine with

nearest first
  1. 0 minNgor Island
  2. 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 today

Sun times for today load in your browser.

Red lines

  • Waves break on the rocks: stay back from the edge.
  • Do not swim off the point.
More on the groundWho it suits · Skip it if · With kids

With kids

kids: cautionstroller: caution
with kids
Rocky drops and waves.
child price
Free

Who it suits

TravelerFitWhy
Sunset seekersokA wide horizon over the Atlantic.
Short on timepoorLittle to do beyond the view.

Skip it if

  • You are on a day with other Almadies plans.
  • It is windy and hazy.

Deep dive

Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated
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

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Sources