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Gorée Island + Lac Rose in 1 Day from Dakar — The 2 Must-Sees

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The two sites everyone wants to see in Senegal, in a single day. Morning: ferry to Gorée — the UNESCO-listed island where history hits you at every turn. Afternoon: Lac Rose for a completely different vibe — dunes, salt, pink water and guaranteed floating. Two moods, zero downtime, and a Senegalese lunch in between.

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  • Duration 11 hours

Pickup included in Dakar and Saly

Pickup included in Dakar and Saly from your accommodation (eligible zones). The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

What to expect

Early morning departure from your hotel. Head to Dakar's port for the ferry to Gorée (20-minute crossing). On the island: streets lined with colorful houses draped in bougainvillea, the House of Slaves, Saint Charles Church, artist workshops. You'll have time to wander or swim at the beach. Ferry back, then drive to Lac Rose (about 1.5 hours). Lunch at Restaurant Chez Salim — Senegalese specialties, practically sitting in the sand. After lunch: lake tour, visit a Peul village, salt harvesters at work. And of course, the swim: you float, period. We rinse you off with fresh water and head back to Dakar by evening.

  • Île de Gorée — classée UNESCO, chargée d'histoire
  • Maison des Esclaves et ruelles colorées
  • Lac Rose — eau rose et flottaison garantie
  • Déjeuner au Restaurant Chez Salim
  • Les 2 incontournables du Sénégal en 1 jour
  • Transport aller-retour depuis votre hôtel (véhicule climatisé)
  • Billets ferry Gorée aller-retour
  • Entrées Maison des Esclaves et musées
  • Déjeuner au Restaurant Chez Salim (Lac Rose)
  • Tour du lac et visite des ramasseurs de sel
  • Visite village Peulh
  • Guide francophone et anglophone
  • Eau minérale pendant le trajet
  • Boissons au repas
  • Location quad/4x4 en supplément (en option)
  • Pourboires
  • Dépenses personnelles

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Everything you need to know before booking.

  • The program is well-paced with breaks. We optimize travel times to maximize time at each site.

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Unit price
88EUR €
per adult
👶 Child:44 EUR €per child
Total177 EUR €
For 2 adults
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88 EUR €
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