Private Tour

Private 2-Day Dakar Trip in the Desert

Overview

Available languages

English

48 hours

Mobile ticket

This popular 2-day trip allows you to first explore one of the most beautiful natural attractions. The pink lake is well worth a visit. Very interesting to see men harvesting the salt. The 4WD drive through the sand dunes and along the Atlantic Ocean is a unique experience.

After the visit, we will proceed for a 3-hour drive to the LOMPOUL desert. The drive offers a great view of rural life. A 4WD jeep will pick us up and take us to the middle of the desert. A lovely and peaceful stay. This would be an ideal place to stay one night in a relaxing atmosphere. The tranquility of the place, the experience of the pureness of nature could be really impressive.

Enjoy a traditional African Ballet performing under the constellations.

You will also be given the opportunity to take a guided tour inside the Mosque in the holy city of TOUBA.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Leave Dakar for a 45 min drive to the Pink Lake. Explore salt collectors and proceed for a 3 hour drive Lompoul desert

Accommodations

Overnight in traditional tents with modern facilities in the middle of the desert

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Lompoul Desert

Leave Dakar after breakfast for a 45 mn drive to the pink lake, 10 times saltier than the Atlantic Ocean. The lake is an important center for cooking salt collection. Upon arrival, experience how salt diggers harvest the salt from the lake and women unloading it. After lunch, we will be driving for 2-hours to the Lompoul desert. Upon arrival, board the 4WD to the middle of the desert. At dinner time enjoy a traditional ballet performing Jembe drums involving singing and dancing enjoying the constellations. You will be invited to join in and experience our culture. Overnight in unique traditional VIP tents with modern toilets and shower. This will be a lifetime and one of a kind experience. Possibility of camel ride in the desert.

16 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Lompoul/Touba/Dakar

Touba

Leave Lompoul after breakfast and proceed for a 3-hour drive to the holy city of TOUBA and visit the most beautiful mosque in West Africa. Then, proceed back to Dakar via the toll-way

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast

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