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Chez Salim Lodge, Lac Rose – Lac Rose (Lake Retba) loop from Le Palal

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Chez Salim Lodge, Lac Rose – Lac Rose (Lake Retba) loop from Le Palal

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Chez Salim Lodge, Lac Rose – Lac Rose (Lake Retba) loop from Le Palal

03:28

13.8km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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232 m

Chez Salim Lodge, Lac Rose

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Close to Lac Rose, comfortable rooms, food was also very tasty.

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8.89 km

Lac Rose (Lake Retba) Salt Harvesting Area

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About 35 km northeast of the capital Dakar is surrounded by rainforest and dunes the lake Lac Retba. Because of its unique phenomenon, namely the always pink surface, it is …

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11.8 km

Lac Rose (Lake Retba)

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According to the tour guide, if you want to see the lake in its pink glow, you have to be there in June.

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11.9 km

Salt Harvesting at Lake Retba

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If you are at Lac Rose, you should definitely take a boat trip and watch the workers extracting the salt. A small donation is very much appreciated. The salt extraction is deliberately done manually, and it is hard work.

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Women's Handicraft Cooperative near Lac Rose

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Near Lac Rose, some women have founded a cooperative to produce and sell handicrafts and souvenirs. The proceeds are distributed equally.

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

2.19 km

409 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

2.84 km

2.45 km

143 m

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