1-Month Trip to Dakar, Senegal

Most Common Language

French

Top Attraction

Lake Retba

Summer & Winter Avg Temp.

88°F | 64°F

Must-try dish

Thieboudienne

A laid-back surf town, historic port, and culinary surprise. Dakar, your new home and office.

Set up your next remote office on the Atlantic Port of the Capo Verde peninsula! Dakar is a fantastic place to make new connections - catch waves on ‘Secret Beach’ or gorgeous sunsets from rooftop bars after work. Try delicious Senegalese cuisine such as the hearty Maffe beef stew and see the local way of life at the Medina quarter. Uncover the hidden treasure that is Dakar!

WHAT’S INCLUDED

What’s included in our 1-month trips

The only thing better than 1 epic month working remotely around the world? Sharing the adventure with our global community. Meet us in Medellin. Log on in Lisbon. Catch us in Cape Town. Brainstorm in Bali. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whatever you’d like to explore, there’s a place here for you.

Accommodation

Centrally located, apartment or hotel-style accommodations

Co-Working Spaces

24/7 Access to a centrally located co-working space with strong WIFI

Airport Transfers

We'll meet you at the airport and provide a transport to your accommodation

Supportive Community

A Community of like-minded people to meet and explore with

Leader & Local Team

On-site staff to manage logistics and facilitate local experiences

Community Experiences

5 included Community Experiences to make you feel at home

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COMMUNITY

Meet your new community. We’re 4000+ strong.

Traveling the world is incredible, but traveling alongside a vibrant global community - now that’s unforgettable. Over the past 6 years, we’ve helped 4,000+ passionate adventurers find their go-to adventure buddies, business partners, and even love connections while on the road. Everything we do revolves around community. We can’t wait for you to join ours.

People of color

21-54 years old

Identify as LGTBQ+

Meet one of our Community Leaders

Eddie Jones

A true nature-aficionado, with a heart for helping people, Community Leader Eddie is truly one of a kind. When he’s not busy hiking or skiing on mountain tops, Eddie spends his time learning new languages (he’s fluent in Spanish). During your month in Dakar, you will have a Community Leader, like Eddie, to support you, and a dedicated City Team who will be your insider source for the best local tips in town!

ACCOMMODATIONS

Meet travelers, diplomats, and locals in your new lively neighborhood.

Unpack your laptop (and your swimsuit!) in your new home near the beach. You’ll be staying in private bedrooms in shared apartments or private rooms in a hotel, with a choice to book a private apartment at an extra cost. You are only a stroll away from the supermarket and popular restaurants and cafes. Go out and enjoy the vibrant nightlife!

Centrally Located

Participant Rating

Safe & Secure

I learned a ton of new skills, and actually got a bunch of work done.

I met one of my best friends ever, and also met my girlfriend (who is wonderful) from going on Remote Year. I learned a ton of new skills, and actually got a bunch of work done. Before Remote Year, I was a digital nomad, but I lacked structure.

Sean S.

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WORKSPACES

Log on next door to the UN offices. Have your lunch break by the beach.

Start your workdays surrounded by international professionals, diplomats, and NGOs. Your designated workspace is set up to maximize your productivity, with reliable wifi, bookable meeting rooms, 24/7 access, and a variety of open spaces to work from. Get productive and get connected in an inspiring coworking environment!

Centrally Located

24/7 Access

Reliable WIFI

EXPERIENCES

A pink lake. An orange desert. White sandy beaches. Discover all the colors of Dakar.

There's so much to discover in Dakar! Make the most of its beaches by learning to surf, or take a boat ride to explore Ngor Island just off-shore. Want to stay in town? Admire some art at the Loman Art Gallery and relax on its colorful patio with friends. Put some color to your weekend by visiting Pink Lake. Dakar has so much to offer once you clock off!

The Lompoul Desert

Discover a desert with impressive orange dunes and stay overnight in a khaima tent. Watch a magnificent sunset while on a camel ride.

Local Flavors Home Cooking

Test your culinary skills with a Senegalese family. Get fresh local ingredients from the local market before preparing a traditional dish together in a cooking workshop.

Djembe Rhythms

Take a ferry to the mainland and visit the Cultural Center in Derkle. Learn how to build and play the djembe drum from master drum-maker and teacher Ibou Sene.