Historic site
2020 Senegal shipwreck
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The 2020 Senegal shipwreck site, located along the coast near Saly, commemorates one of West Africa's deadliest maritime disasters. On September 6, 2020, a wooden pirogue carrying migrants capsized off M'Bour, killing at least 140 people. Visitors can view a memorial monument inscribed with the victims' names, set against the Atlantic backdrop. The site serves as a poignant reminder of the risks of irregular migration, with local communities often leaving flowers and tributes. It is a place for quiet reflection, not a typical tourist attraction, but important for understanding Senegal's contemporary history.
Don't miss
- The memorial monument engraved with names of the 2020 shipwreck victims
- Coastal setting with views of the Atlantic Ocean near the accident site
- Local tributes and flowers left by families and community members
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit 2020 Senegal shipwreck
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inPrivate sailing boat with its Sailor4.8★ · 35 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$10 per personSee dates →
Most bookedAntilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay Snorkel Sail4.6★ · 517 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$79 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Saly Zone (two directions)5★ · 17 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$85 per personSee dates →More attractions in Saly