Senegal travel guide
What to see at the Pink Lake
Lake Retba, pink because of an alga, where salt is harvested by hand.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from November to June
Pink Lake highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Salt harvesters
Working in the water.
- Boat trip
Around the lake.
- Dunes
Between the lake and the ocean.
- Peul villages
The herders of the area.
- The Dakar Rally finish
Where the rally used to end.
Day trips from the Pink Lake
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to the Pink Lake
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Pink Lake are from November to June.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep with warnings
- Oct with warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from July to October
Rainy season
From July to October it rains heavily, especially in the south, and it’s hot and humid.
What to do: The best time is November to May, when it’s dry and cooler.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a local restaurant or a dibi stall (chargrilled meat). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Senegal guide.
Frequently asked questions about the Pink Lake
What to see at the Pink Lake?
Salt harvesters, Boat trip, Dunes, Peul villages and The Dakar Rally finish.
What to see at the Pink Lake in one day?
Don’t miss Salt harvesters, Boat trip, Dunes, Peul villages and The Dakar Rally finish. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to the Pink Lake?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Pink Lake are from November to June.
What day trips can you take from the Pink Lake?
Pink Lake.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.