Private Lac Rose Tour

Let the magical pink waters of Lac Rose cast their spell on you when you take our unforgettable trip to one of Senegal's most stunning natural environments.

Tour Details

We will collect you from your hotel in Saly at the scheduled time and then head 50 miles along the northern coast of Senegal. After traveling for around an hour and a half, we will arrive at Lac Rose, known as the Pink Lake due to the color of its water.

During the journey, you will learn how the pinkish tone of the water comes from its high concentration of salt and microscopic algae. The salt content is ten times higher than that of the ocean, allowing many people to extract the mineral in the water.

Upon arrival, we will change to a 4x4 vehicle which will take us around the lake's surroundings, where you will see sand dunes between the lake and the ocean, including the area used for the Paris-Dakar Rally up until 2008.

After the ATV tour, you will have the opportunity to take a dip in the saltwater lake and experience floating on the surface unaided. Later we will return to the starting point and you will be taken back to your hotel in Saly.

Bathing in Lac Rose

Bathing in Lac Rose only takes place if time allows. If there is sufficient time remaining, you will have 15 minutes to enjoy a swim in the Pink Lake. Remember to bring your swimsuit if you want to participate.

Please Note

Due to heavy rains in summer 2024, the lake has retained a lot of water and has lost its color. Salt extraction activities have resumed, but the color has not returned yet, and we do not know when it will be pink again.

Departure From Other Points in Senegal.

This tour of Lac Rose can also be booked with a departure from Dakar.