Bandia Reserve and Lac Rose Private Tour

Enjoy Senegal's best tourist attraction with our safari of Bandia Reserve. Discover various species of native animals and visit the beautiful Lac Rose saltwater lake.

Bandia Reserve & Lac Rose Private Tour

We will collect you from your hotel in Saly early in the morning and drive to the Bandia Nature Reserve. Inside this wilderness area, you'll encounter beautiful forests and various species of wild animals, including many native to the African Savannah.

On the way, we'll pass majestic baobab trees, known for their cultural significance to the Senegalese people, often serving as burial chambers. In the offroading vehicle, we’ll observe a range of wildlife including birds, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, rhinos, monkeys, ostriches, and hyenas. Bring your camera to capture these sights.

After the safari, we will head north along the coast to Lac Rose (Pink Lake). Upon arrival, you will have free time to eat at local restaurants. Then, we will tour the lake and the surrounding sand dunes. The guide will explain how the lake became pink, and if time permits, you may enjoy a dip in the salty waters.

We will return to Saly around 6 pm.

Bathing in Lac Rose

We’ll bathe in Lac Rose only if time allows, with a possibility of 15 minutes in the pink waters. Due to heavy rains in summer 2024, the lake has accumulated water, losing its color. Salt extraction activities have resumed, but the pink color has not returned yet.