Ngaparou

Ngaparou is a coastal commune on the Petite Côte in the Mbour department of the Thiès region, about 75 km south of Dakar, sitting between the more heavily touristed resort towns of Saly and Somone. Home to a mainly Lebu and Serer population of over 15,000, Ngaparou is built around artisanal fishing, agriculture, handicrafts, and small-scale trade, and has kept more of a working-village character than its neighbors — travelers are drawn to it precisely for that contrast with mass-tourism Saly.

By Plane

Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS IATA) is the nearest major airport, with onward connections by road.

By Car / Road

Ngaparou is reached by road along the Petite Côte, between Saly and Somone, about 75 km south of Dakar.

The village is walkable.

• The village's fishing beach, where the daily pirogue activity of the local Lebu and Serer fishing community can be observed.

• Walk the beach and observe the working fishing village atmosphere that distinguishes Ngaparou from the resort towns nearby.

• Saly, a larger beach resort, lies just to the north.
• Somone lies just to the south.
• Thiès, the regional capital, offers markets, transport connections, and accommodation.