Full-Day PINK LAKE and FISHING VILLAGE combination

Dakar, Senegal

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Visit Sengegal’s "Pink Lake," and spend time in a local fishing village with this tour from Dakar. Your English-speaking guide will take you to the fishing village of Kayar, where you'll get the chance to take photos of the colorful fishing boats used by locals. It's then on to saline Lake Retba, where you'll see salt getting harvested, with a stop for a three-course lunch along the way.

Get out of town for the day with an English-speaking guide
A three-course lunch is included in the price of the tour
Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle
Private experience for just you and your party

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
4 WD Jeep
Commentary on board
knowledgeable English-speaking guide

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Kayar

Admission Ticket Free

Lake Retba

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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The tour was relaxing,...

Donna_F, Mar 2026

The tour was relaxing, worry free and fun. The guide made the day go smoothly. The experiences were exciting, but something anyone could do.

Beautiful Pink Lake & Fishing Village

Athonia_C, Feb 2026

Oumar was an exceptional tour guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and truly unforgettable. He has a deep understanding of Senegal’s social economics, religion, and history, and he shared his insights in a way that was both informative and enjoyable. As we walked through the fishing village, he offered a wealth of information and pointed out perfect spots to capture beautiful, lasting photos. Oumar speaks excellent English and has a warm, friendly, and humorous personality that made the experience even more enjoyable. He took great care of my daughter and me, making sure we stayed hydrated and that all of our questions were thoroughly answered. One of the highlights of the tour was visiting Lac Rose (Pink Lake). It was an incredible experience to go out onto the lake and see its stunning pink hue in person. We watched as a man harvested salt from the water, and Oumar clearly explained the entire process. The salt harvester even demonstrated how he could float due to the lake’s high salt concentration, which was fascinating to see. Afterward, we enjoyed lunch at a hotel before ending the day with an exciting dune buggy ride along the beach. Throughout the tour, Oumar made sure I captured the most Instagram-worthy photos I could have asked for. If you take this tour, I highly recommend requesting Oumar as your guide. He truly made the experience unforgettable.

Off the Beaten Path …

Renee_T, Jun 2024

Omar was an outstanding guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly experienced. His English is excellent. He took great care of me (with some mobility issues) to ensure I was comfortable and able to see everything of interest to me. I learned so much about the local customs and culture from him as well.

This would be the most...

Jasper_W, Aug 2023

This would be the most highlighted experience in my trip to Africa. Only one full day's travel to the pink lake and the fishing village is sufficient to have a taste of Oumar's excellent guidance. Grown up in a small village near Dakar himself, Oumar is so knowledgable that he could walk you from the history, then to the culture, finally to the ethnic configuration of Senegal in an afternoon, which, as a researcher in political economy would be more than delighted to listen to. Although I booked the trip within 24 hours before the meeting time, Oumar still confirmed and took a good care of me during the whole trip. Knowing that I'm taking the flight back to NYC right after the trip at 2am the next day, Oumar invited me to his house to take a shower and have a traditional Senegalese dinner, which I liked a loooooot!

Awesome day trip

Valerio_G, Jul 2022

I booked this excursion at the last minute after another one was cancelled. I had such a great time thanks to my amazing guide, Oumar, who was extremely knowledgeable and taught me so much about Senegal and the local culture. My favorite part was without a doubt the ride through the dunes and the fishing village. Thank you Oumar!