Taking a Taxi in Dakar: What to Know Before You Get In

In Dakar, the most visible taxis are yellow and black, and they do not always run a meter: the fare is negotiated with the driver before you get in, once you have named your destination. Ride-hailing apps are also available in the city, showing a price before you book the ride. To reach Point E, give the address, 656 avenue Birago Diop, or place it by mentioning the Corniche Ouest and the university, both nearby.

The yellow and black street taxi, negotiated up front

The classic street taxi, easy to spot by its yellow and black paint, still runs largely on negotiation: you state your destination before opening the door, and the fare is set at that point, before the car moves. It helps to have a rough sense of a typical fare in mind so you can discuss it with more confidence, but no fixed rate is posted or guaranteed from one ride to the next. Getting in before agreeing on a price can lead to a longer discussion on arrival.

Ride-hailing apps

Ride-hailing apps also operate in Dakar, showing a price before the trip and allowing payment in cash or online depending on the app. They remove the need to negotiate, since the fare is set before you book the car. Choosing between a street taxi and an app comes down mostly to personal preference and whatever is already set up on your phone.

Giving a driver Ge'eza's address

To reach Point E, the full address is 656 avenue Birago Diop, Dakar. If the driver does not know the exact address, it helps to add familiar landmarks: the neighbourhood sits a few minutes from the Corniche Ouest and the university, two points most drivers can place easily. Our article on Ge'eza's opening hours and directions covers these landmarks and the opening hours in more detail.

If you are driving yourself

For anyone who prefers to drive or be dropped off by a friend, parking is available in the street, near the villa. No reserved spot is listed online: it is ordinary neighbourhood street parking, found the same way as for any other address in Point E.

Before you set off

For any question about getting there, a message on WhatsApp at +221 78 660 07 07 usually gets a quick reply. The contact page also gives the exact address and other ways to reach the team before your visit.