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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/
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/
Hotel Toolbi

Hotel Toolbi

3 out of 5
Lac Rose Niaga Dakar
The price is ₹4,680 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
₹4,680
₹5,545 total
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Niaga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attraction Lake Retba is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
Beautiful traditional huts

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Hotel Toolbi
Le Trarza

Le Trarza

3 out of 5
Lac Rose Niaga
The price is ₹5,017 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
₹5,017
₹5,943 total
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Niaga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 ₹5,507 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
₹5,507
₹6,414 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 7 Feb 2023

Les Cristaux Roses
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Le Campement Calao Du Lac Rose- Glamping

Le Campement Calao Du Lac Rose- Glamping

2 out of 5
Camping calao du lac rose niaga Niaga
Stay at this campsite in Niaga. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attraction Lake Retba is located nearby.
Le Campement Calao Du Lac Rose- Glamping
Lighthouse Signature Suites

Lighthouse Signature Suites

4 out of 5
Renaissance Dakar Dakar Region
Stay at this aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 20 Dec 2025

Lighthouse Signature Suites
Oasis Seaside by Barok

Oasis Seaside by Barok

4 out of 5
35 Diamalaye Dakar Région de Dakar
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Stade Leopold Senghor and Village des Arts ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (36 reviews)
The apartment is very clean , the staff is nice and very respectful the view amazing, just a walk to the beach

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Oasis Seaside by Barok
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Special algae cause the lake to appear pink

Lake Retba

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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