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 amazing color of its water.

On our journey, you will learn about how the pinkish tone of the water comes from its high concentration of salt and microscopic algae. The salt content here is ten times higher than that of the ocean, allowing many to use traditional techniques for salt extraction.

Upon arriving, we will change to a 4x4 vehicle for a tour around the lake's surroundings, where you will see beautiful sand dunes between the lake and the ocean and discover the area used as the last stage of the Paris-Dakar Rally until 2008.

After the ATV tour, you will have the opportunity to take a dip in the saltwater lake and experience the sensation of floating on the surface, completely unaided. Later, we return to the starting point and climb back into the bus for your return to your hotel in Saly.

Bathing in Lac Rose

Bathing in Lac Rose occurs only 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 wish to participate.

Please Note

Due to the heavy rains of 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 the timeframe for it to turn pink again is unknown.

Departure From Other Points in Senegal.

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