Lac Rose and Noflaye Tortoise Park
Overview
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Discovering the various species of tortoises in Noflaye conservation park and driving allong stunning sand dunes and amazing beaches will delight you.This 6 or 7-hours excursion will take you to Lac rose a miraculous lake that turns sometime in a pink color.You will have a chance to visit a Fulani tribe get also some valuable information on local culture.Noflaye village with its conservation tortoise park is also a point of interest to visit.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Minimum age is 18 years
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Dress code is formal
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
3-course lunch
Local taxes
All activities
Drinks
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Meeting points
Dakar
Dakar Senegal
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Start at 9:am.Meet and greet with your local guide.Then transfer in a a/c vehicle from Dakar hotels or port to Noflaye village where the park's guide will provide you with some insightful information on tortoise species.Then proceed to the Pink Lake known as Lac Rose that was the finishing line of the rallye Paris-Dakar. As one of Senegal wonder,this lake gets its pinkish coloration when the sun is straight, and at dusk we can see tints of purple or violet. The pink color of the lake is explained also by the presence of some algae in the water. Besides its strange color, the large salinity (380 g/liter) placed it second after the Dead Sea.You will visit the salt collectors and get on a pick up jeep for a short game drive on the sand dunes following the path of the Rally Paris-Dakar.Stop to visit a Fulani village and drive along the breathtaking beaches of the atlantic ocean back to Lac rose Restaurant for lunch.In the afternoon transfer by car or van to your location.
Options
Lac Rose Including Lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It wasn't pink.
Mariko T,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00They said it was a pink lake, but it was a very pink color. Despite the sunshine. Isn't the picture almost fraudulent? I even thought that was the case. But it was nice to be able to get a ride on the boat and see them hand-picking the salt from the bottom of the lake. I wish the guide wouldn't be late and leave early for personal reasons (dropping by my parents' house).
Everything but pink
564etienney,
Aug 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Banal lake that is not worth a visit. Very poorly landscaped surroundings despite a real potential. Only way to save his passage on the spot, ancillary activities like quad biking. Go your way!
Working Trip
David H,
Feb 12, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Had a great time at the lake. Enjoyed a quad bike tour for over an hour. great value and enjoyed the boat trip. I will be visiting again next year!
Very nice lake...grey
gclaire2015,
Dec 30, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Beautiful scenery, decent restaurant, interesting encounters, we only missed pink... no trace... What a pity, we fell badly, I suppose it must be pink at times...
Top
772didierj,
Dec 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As usual in Senegal a warm Welcoming and people met that gives you life lessons thank you for what you are
More like "Lack of Rose"
Ọnna N,
Apr 29, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This was straight up false advertisement. When we got here the lake was not pink at all very muddy. The only saving grace was other activities to do around here, but if you are coming to see pink lake, don't expect anything special (see photo below).
Like in the rally, but in pink :)
PaulaCVF,
Mar 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I loved the lake. It was not as pink as in the photo but there were indeed parts where large pink spots were distinguished. And we made part of the final stage of the Paris Dakar with right to dunes and all. It was very fun. As for the turtle park: it is not expensive and we always help in the conservation of the species. We have seen several species of turtles and it is a beautiful walk through nature.
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