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  • Daiki Saito

    Only a motorsports rallye? As an expat, I learned a lot about Senegal's green energy sector: InterNations lets me share my knowledge.

Get Connected to Our Community of Expats in Dakar!

Salut and salam alaikum and welcome to our community of expats in Dakar! InterNations is the no. 1 social network of expats around the globe and a great resource to help you get to know other expats in Dakar, as well as settle into your new life in Senegal. It can be a challenging experience to move to a new country and there might be a number of questions you would love to ask other expats who've already gone through the same process, such as "what are the most affordable housing options in Dakar?" or "which international school would you recommend in the city?". Through InterNations, you can easily get in touch and ask these expats those questions. The friendly and experienced expat community is happy to help answer your queries and give you the best advice they can about making that big move abroad.

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Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

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Join Our Exciting Events in Dakar

Attend our monthly events and activities for Dakar expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Dec 15, 2024, 2:00 PM
18 attendees
Dear Dakar Community, To wrap up an eventful year, let's meet up one last time in 2024 for a convivial lunch at one of the best restaurants in Dakar with beautiful seaside views. We will share a mome
Dear friends, Let’s get together and share Italian delicacies in one of the best locations in town. Time to catch up with friends old and new.
Sep 27, 2024, 9:00 PM
37 attendees
Come celebrate friendship across countries and languages for InterNations 17th birthday. It will be the opportunity to welcome newcomers to the city of Dakar and let them experience our vibrant commun
Aug 16, 2024, 10:00 PM
31 attendees
Let's relax and welcome the weekend next to the ocean. See you there!

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Dakar - or learn something new!

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Find Out More about Life in Dakar

The capital and largest city in Senegal, Dakar has a spectacular Atlantic coastline and a thriving music scene and culture. Its rich ancient history can be traced back within the city, with its numerous traditional remains and Old World landscape. Many expats who move to Dakar enjoy the rich history that the city has to offer, such as its narrow medieval streets, alongside the changes that modern life has brought to Dakar. By connecting with other expats through InterNations, you will gain an insight into the culture of Dakar, including highlights such as Lake Retba, an incredible and unique rose-colored lake.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Singapore or Beijing, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Connect to Other Expats in Dakar with InterNations!

InterNations expat members are from all over the world. They have gone through an approval process to activate their membership in order to ensure they follow the guiding principles of InterNations, as well as the expected etiquette of interacting in a polite, respectful, and friendly fashion, both online and offline. With this in mind, you can interact safely face-to-face with expats in Dakar through InterNations. To find out what's happening in Dakar, simply join InterNations and have a look at our events overview. Here you will find out what other expats in Dakar get up to, from InterNations Official Events to member-organized get-togethers, and you can join them. From the sports and outdoor activities to live music, you don't need to leave your hobbies behind just because you're moving to a new country. Whatever your interests and hobbies are, you will be sure to find an InterNations Group you like and more importantly get to know expat locals and your new city!

  • Daiki Saito

    Only a motorsports rallye? As an expat, I learned a lot about Senegal's green energy sector: InterNations lets me share my knowledge.

  • Lastri Sasongko

    As an expat in West Africa, I appreciate Dakar's contemporary art exhibitions -- I love making discoveries with my InterNations friends.

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