Almadies Point, Dakar, Senegal: The Westernmost Point of Africa

We visited Almadies Point (French: Pointe des Almadies) on Friday the 28th of February, 2025. We took a shared taxi and used the tips a fellow traveler gave us to dodge ‘security’ and visit the westernmost point of Africa without bribing anyone. Here’s how we did it without paying a bribe. Click here to scroll down to the interactive map Contents1 Research into Africa’s Westernmost Point2 African Renaissance Monument + Taxi Ride to Ngor3 Sneaking Past4 Pointe Almadies on the Cap-Vert Peninsula5 Kalao Craft Beer at Le Ngor6 Map of the Westernmost Point of Africa7 Did my post help youContinue reading

How to Get a Senegalese SIM Card

We entered Senegal in February 2025 and traveled around, with a side quest to the Gambia. Here you’ll find which Senegalese SIM card to buy, how to get one at a shop or from an authorized street vendor, and how to set up an eSIM before you arrive so you’re never offline or lost. Contents1 Which Senegalese SIM Card is Best?2 Senegalese eSIM Before Arrival3 Senegalese SIM Card Options: Orange, Free, and Expresso3.1 Orange SIM cards on offer at the Diama border with Mauritania3.2 Orange SIM card in Saint-Louis4 Senegalese SIM Card FAQ + Internet Freedom4.1 Should I buy aContinue reading