Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
the north of the city centre lie the suburbs Point E, Fann, Mermoz and Ouakam, all of
which have good bars and restaurants. The airport is 19km north of the town centre, and
north of there are Les Almadies, Yoff and N'Gor, with Dakar's best beaches.
Information
CULTURAL CENTRES
33 869 2700; Rue AAB-68, Amitié Zone
A&B)
Has English magazines and occasional events.
Rue de Diourbel & Piscine Olympique)
The German cultural centre frequently hosts exhibitions and
shows films.
INTERNET ACCESS
There are a few internet cafes, and wi-fi is spreading fast; it's offered free for customers in
dozens of hotels and restaurants.
Espacetel Plus
(
33 822 9062; Blvd de la République; per hr CFA400;
8am-midnight)
MEDIA
The exhaustive website
www.au-senegal.com
gives you an answer to almost any question
about Senegal. Most parts of this French site are available in software-translated English.
The 221 section (CFA100) contains a cultural calendar, as well as interesting write-ups
on music, arts and sports around the country.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Hospitals are understaffed and underequipped; for faster service try a private clinic. Phar-
macies are plentiful in Dakar; most are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday but rotate
with 24-hour shifts.
Pasteur)
One of the biggest private medical clinics in Dakar.
Ave Nelson Mandéla)
Main hospital and emergency department.
33 823 0333; 1 Ave du Président Lamine
8am-11pm Mon-Sat)
One of the best-stocked options.
Guèye;
MONEY
