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  • Meet South Africans in Dakar

  • Get information in our Dakar guide

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InterNations - The Place for South Africans in Dakar

Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo to all South Africans in Dakar! Searching for other South Africans in Dakar? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow South Africans for example, where in Dakar can I find a South African restaurant? Or where in Dakar can I find some bobotie?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Dakar community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of South African expats, coming from all corners of South Africa, from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and many more.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet fellow South Africans at our events in Dakar

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow South Africans in Dakar.

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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    From South Africa, living in Dakar
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    From South Africa, living in Dakar
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    From South Africa, living in Dakar
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    From South Africa, living in Dakar
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    From South Africa, living in Dakar

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other South Africans to share your hobbies with

South African Expats in Dakar Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for South African expats in Dakar to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The westernmost city on the African mainland will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

  • Get to know Dakar’s South African expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow South Africans in Dakar.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Dakar.

Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Dakar at Our Events and Activities

Our Dakar community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Dakar’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore Senegal’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow South African expats in your city and South Africans in Senegal. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our South Africans living in Dakar.