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Special algae cause the lake to appear pink
Special algae cause the lake to appear pink
Lac Rose or Lake Retba, the pink lake of Senegal. The pink water is because of the Dunaliella salina algae. The lake has a high salt content and the locals wade into its deep waters to harvest the salt manually #lake #lakeretba #senegal #lacrose #wondersoftheworld
Sometimes a tourist attraction can be a disappointment at first glance, but if you take your time it can still be a great experience. Read more about our meeting with the Pink Lake that was not pink at all and our adventures in the dunes towards The Atlantic Ocean on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/senegals-pink-lake-lake-retba/
Sometimes a tourist attraction can be a disappointment at first glance, but if you take your time it can still be a great experience. Read more about our meeting with the Pink Lake that was not pink at all and our adventures in the dunes towards The Atlantic Ocean on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/senegals-pink-lake-lake-retba/

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Hotel Toolbi

Hotel Toolbi

3 out of 5
Lac Rose Niaga Dakar
The price is CA $71 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
CA $71
CA $85 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Niaga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attraction Lake Retba is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
Beautiful traditional huts

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Hotel Toolbi
Le Trarza

Le Trarza

3 out of 5
Lac Rose Niaga
The price is CA $86 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
CA $86
CA $100 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Niaga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Lake Retba is located nearby.
Le Trarza
Les Cristaux Roses

Les Cristaux Roses

3 out of 5
Rufisque Niague Lac Rose Niaga
The price is CA $84 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
CA $84
CA $97 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Niaga. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attraction Lake Retba is located ...
6.2/10 (13 reviews)
I arrived to be informed that they no longer take online bookings and therefore my expedia booking was invalid. They said that they maybe could organise a room for later that evening but I would have to pay cash immediately if I wanted it. I left and found an alternative and have applied for a refund. ...

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2023

Les Cristaux Roses
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Lighthouse Signature Suites

Lighthouse Signature Suites

4 out of 5
Renaissance Dakar Dakar Region
Stay at this aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions African Renaissance Statue and Mamelles Lighthouse ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)
Personnel dévoué belle chambre .

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Lighthouse Signature Suites
Oasis Seaside by Barok

Oasis Seaside by Barok

4 out of 5
35 Diamalaye Dakar Région de Dakar
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Stade Leopold Senghor and Village des ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (35 reviews)
Old and unkempt building, no towels in the rooms, bad location, very polite concierge, not worth the price

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Oasis Seaside by Barok
Residence Hotel Kakatar

Residence Hotel Kakatar

5 out of 5
YOFF Apecsy 2, villa 448 Dakar Région de Dakar
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Layen Mausoleum and Village des Arts are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
Clean rooms, wonderful people.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Residence Hotel Kakatar
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Popular places to visit

Special algae cause the lake to appear pink

Lake Retba

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Retba during your travels in Niaga. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Lake Retba

Things to do

Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar

Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar

CA $76
per adult
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar
Pink lake

Pink lake with Bandia reserve. Minimum 2 people for reservation.

CA $299
per adult
Pink lake with Bandia reserve. Minimum 2 people for reservation.
2-day tour Lac rose- desert of Lompoul

2 days tour Pink lake- desert of Lompoul 2 people minimum

CA $355
per adult
2 days tour Pink lake- desert of Lompoul 2 people minimum
Port de Ziguinchor

12 days Private Tour Package in Senegal and the Gambia

CA $5,884
per adult
12 days Private Tour Package in Senegal and the Gambia
Day Tour Bandia Wildlife Reserve and pink lake

Day Tour Bandia Wildlife Reserve and pink lake

CA $725
per adult
Day Tour Bandia Wildlife Reserve and pink lake
2-Day Private Tour of Lac Rose and Djoudj and Saint Louis

2-Day Private Tour of Lac Rose and Djoudj and Saint Louis

CA $1,277
per adult
2-Day Private Tour of Lac Rose and Djoudj and Saint Louis
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