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The 11 Best Day Trips from Thiès Nones

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 11 good day trips from Thiès Nones, Senegal, led by Dakar, Pikine, Touba. The closest is Tivaouane, about 40 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Thiès Nones at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Dakar52 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Pikine46 km W55 minHalf-day trip
Touba118 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Kaolack119 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Rufisque34 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Mbour40 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Saint-Louis146 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Diourbel79 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Louga122 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Tivaouane25 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Tiébo81 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Thiès Nones

  1. 1

    Dakar, Senegal

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km west of Thiès Nones2 hr round trip

    Known for Cathédrale du Souvenir africain.

    Also nearby: Guédiawaye.

  2. 2

    Pikine, Senegal

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km west of Thiès Nones1 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Leopold Sédar Senghor regarde sa maison.

    Also nearby: Rufisque est.

  3. 3

    Touba, Senegal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of Thiès Nones3 hr 40 min round trip

    Also nearby: Mbaké, Keur Médoune.

  4. 4

    Kaolack, Senegal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south-east of Thiès Nones3 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Rufisque, Senegal

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km west of Thiès Nones1 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Mbour, Senegal

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km south of Thiès Nones1 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Saint-Louis, Senegal

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Thiès Nones4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Diourbel, Senegal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km east of Thiès Nones3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Louga, Senegal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Thiès Nones3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Tivaouane, Senegal

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-east of Thiès Nones1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tiébo, Senegal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km east of Thiès Nones2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Thiès Nones to Dakar

A realistic pace for Dakar, 52 km from Thiès Nones. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Thiès Nones
  2. 09:30Arrive in Dakar (1 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Cathédrale du Souvenir africain
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Dakar
  6. 15:30Head back to Thiès Nones
  7. 16:30Home in Thiès Nones

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Thiès Nones?
The best day trips from Thiès Nones are Dakar, Pikine, Touba, Kaolack, Rufisque. The closest is Tivaouane, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Thiès Nones?
Tivaouane is the closest, 25 km north-east of Thiès Nones, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Thiès Nones?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Thiès Nones: Tivaouane (40 min), Rufisque (40 min), Mbour (45 min), Pikine (55 min), Dakar (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Thiès Nones for a day out?
Dakar is the largest city in day-trip range, 52 km west of Thiès Nones and about 1 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Thiès Nones?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Saint-Louis at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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