Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games — Your practical guide
Where to sleep, where to eat, how to get around, where to find healthcare, how to pay: every referenced business to make your stay a success.
From October 31 to November 13, 2026, Senegal hosts the Youth Olympic Games — the first Olympic event ever held on African soil. Under the motto "Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates", nearly 2,700 young athletes from around the world, their delegations, media and thousands of visitors will gather across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.
SenPages, Senegal's business directory platform, brings you this practical guide to plan and enjoy your stay: where to sleep, where to eat, how to travel between the three host cities, where to find healthcare, how to pay, and what to discover around the competitions.
Each section connects you directly to referenced Senegalese businesses and establishments — contact details, location, opening hours. Welcome to Senegal, the land of Teranga.
In this guide
Essential info — dates, venues and getting to the Games
Dates, host cities, arriving at AIBD airport, emergency numbers: the essentials before you travel.
Read more →Where to stay — hotels, residences and guesthouses
Business hotels in Dakar, brand-new infrastructure in Diamniadio, seaside stays in Saly: find and book your accommodation.
Read more →Where to eat — restaurants, cafés and Senegalese flavours
Thieboudienne, yassa, mafé: discover the food scene of the three host cities and book your table.
Read more →Getting around — transport between Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly
Toll motorway, TER express train, taxis, ride-hailing, car rental: travel between the three host cities of the Games.
Read more →Healthcare — medical services during your stay
24/7 emergency clinics, pharmacies and the on-call rota: the care network of the three host cities.
Read more →Money & payments — banks, exchange and mobile money
CFA franc, bank cards, Wave and Orange Money: everything you need to pay with confidence during the Games.
Read more →Discover Senegal — day trips and experiences around the Games
Gorée, Lac Rose, the Bandia reserve, Saint-Louis: must-sees a day trip away from the stadiums, with referenced professionals.
Read more →Organising an event — event services and technical suppliers
National houses, activations, hospitality: Dakar-based agencies and technical suppliers for your side events.
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