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West Africa · Senegal

Gorée Island

Historic Full day difficulty: Easy with kids: yes
Gorée Island

A small island off Dakar, of car-free streets, pastel-colored houses and bougainvillea, that holds an enormous history: it was a place tied to the trade of enslaved people. Today, between its quiet beauty and its memory, it is a place of reflection and art.

With kids

  • Cross by ferry from Dakar watching the island draw closer
  • Stroll through the car-free lanes, among colorful houses
  • Listen to a guide tell the history with calm and respect
  • See the work of the artists who today fill the island with color
Accessibility: Recommended from 9-10 years old for the historical part; the island itself is calm, car-free, pleasant to stroll; the history is told with respect and hope

With family

  • Visit the House of Slaves and its memorial with dignity
  • Talk as a family about freedom and about learning from history
  • Discover the painters and musicians who live on the island today
  • Have a snack by the sea looking at Dakar across the water

Full listing, routes and recommendations at Mi País — Gorée Island. ← All destinations