Lake Retba: scenery and salt discovery

Lake Retba, known as the Pink Lake, makes an outing beyond central Dakar in the Niaga area. Explore the shore landscape and salt-related activities when these are visible and accessible. A local guide can help explain the work of salt harvesters with their permission. Water colour changes with lake conditions: dated photographs show a particular moment and do not guarantee pink water on your visit. Confirm any boat trip, horse ride or dune activity with an identified operator.

Things to see and do

• Observe the lake from a permitted shore access point
• Discover salt activities with workers’ permission
• Compare the landscape and reflections as the light changes
• Use a local guide to help explain the site

Good to know

Bring water, a hat and sun protection. Ask before photographing workers. Confirm transport, prices and what each service includes; do not enter the water without local guidance.