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Lac Rose Day Trip from Dakar — Senegal's Pink Lake

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A pink lake. Yes, really. Less than an hour from Dakar, Lake Retba gets its surreal color from a micro-algae thriving in its ultra-salty waters. You'll watch salt harvesters work bare-handed the way their grandparents did, ride a 4x4 through dunes with the ocean on one side, and float in the lake without even trying — the salinity does all the work. A half-day that'll stay with you long after you leave.

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  • Duration 5 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

We pick you up at your hotel in Dakar in the morning. About an hour's drive in an air-conditioned car, and you're at Lac Rose. First shock: the color. It's even more intense in person than in photos. Your guide takes you to meet the salt harvesters — they work waist-deep in the water, and it's something to see. Then a 4x4 ride through white sand dunes along the coast. The highlight: floating. You just lie in the lake and float — it's physically impossible to sink (we rinse you off with fresh water after, don't worry). Optional: visit a Peul village right next door. Back in Dakar by early afternoon.

  • Le Lac Rose et sa couleur surréelle — à voir de ses propres yeux
  • Récolteurs de sel à l'ancienne, une tradition vivante
  • 4x4 entre dunes et océan
  • Flotter sans effort dans l'eau hyper-salée
  • Dernière étape historique du rallye Paris-Dakar
  • Transport aller-retour depuis votre hôtel à Dakar (véhicule climatisé)
  • Guide francophone et anglophone
  • Tour en 4x4 entre dunes et océan
  • Baignade flottante et rinçage eau douce
  • Visite village Peulh
  • Eau minérale pendant le trajet
  • Déjeuner (possibilité sur place au Restaurant Chez Salim)
  • Boissons au repas
  • Location quad/4x4 supplémentaire (en option)
  • Pourboires
  • Dépenses personnelles

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before booking.

  • The pink color is most intense during the dry season (November to June). During the rainy season, the color may vary.

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Unit price
69EUR €
per adult
👶 Child:34 EUR €per child
Total137 EUR €
For 2 adults
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69 EUR €
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