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Place · Ngor and the Almadies

African Renaissance MonumentMonument de la Renaissance africaine

A 49 m bronze statue on a hill in Ouakam, unveiled in 2010: go for the view and the scale, 45–75 minutes, on the way between the Plateau and Ngor; the walk to the top is hot, so go early or late.

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Key facts

Time on site
45–70 min
p95 100 min
Price
XOF 2,000–5,000
bring cash
Hours
unknown
see note below
Best time
unknown
28″ bags
Painful
Ngor and the Almadies: painful
Getting there
Ouakam hill road; taxi or hired car to the entrance
  • Landmark statue on the Ouakam hill
  • Views over the peninsula
  • Best early or late
  • 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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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: XOF 2,000–5,000 (2026 estimate)
Time to spend
45–70 min · up to 100 min if you linger
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Know before you go

  • Go early or late: the hill is shadeless and the steps add up.
  • The monument was built by a North Korean firm and remains a debated project locally; ask your driver what people think.
  • Combine with Ngor: the monument first, then the beach road and lunch.
  • Confirm the entry fee and the platform hours by phone through your hotel.

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Time on site

minutes

Minimum

30min

Worthwhile

45min

Typical

70min

p95

100min

Opening hours and the ticket for the viewing platform are not verified; check the day before.

Tickets & entry

2026 estimate · check the posted board
Where to buy
  • Buy at the entrance on the day.
  • Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
  • Bring cash; cards may not be taken (check).

Official site ↗

Dress code
  • Casual; modest clothing for the surrounding neighbourhood.

What to wear: dress-code checker

Bags & lockers
  • Small bags OK.
Photos
  • Fine; tripods may need permission.
What's closed
  • Public holidays and rainy dayscheckConfirm with the hotel.

“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.

TicketPriceNote
Site entry and viewing platformXOF 2,000–5,000 (2026 estimate)Foreigner rates may be higher; check at the ticket window.

On the ground

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

Getting in

Stop
Ouakam hill road; taxi or hired car to the entrance
Exit
—
Ticket
on site · official site · bring cash
Stairs
unknown
Shoes
Shoes on.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Busy on weekend afternoons; quiet on weekday mornings.
Sensory load
3/5
Exposure
high

Bailouts

  1. heat

    Nearest AC café or hotel lobby (field-verify)

  2. rain

    Wait under cover; showers pass quickly outside August and September

Nearest rescue anchor: A — Beach-road café (field-verify)

Step-free check

wheelchair: poor
  • Step-free entrance: no · no
  • Lifts: check · check
  • Accessible toilet: check · check
  • Wheelchair: no · no
  • Stroller: no · nopoor

Many steps to the base and the viewing level; a lift may operate (check).

Combine with

nearest first
  1. 0 minNgor Island
  2. 0 minPointe des Almadies

Walk the Ngor and the Almadies area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes

Best photo time today

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Red lines

  • Sun exposure: hat, water, early or late visit.
  • Ask before photographing local people around the site.
More on the groundWho it suits · Skip it if · With kids

With kids

kids: cautionstroller: poor
with kids
Steps, sun and drops; older children are fine.
child price
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Who it suits

TravelerFitWhy
First visit to DakargoodA clear view over the peninsula.
Wheelchair userspoorSteps and slopes.

Skip it if

  • Heavy haze or rain reduces the view.
  • You are on a tight Plateau-only day.

Deep dive

Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated
Is it worth the trip?

Yes for the view of Dakar and the coast if the weather is clear; skip it in the August rains or the harmattan haze.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Can I climb to the top?

A viewing platform is reported; the route includes many steps, so check the current setup.

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