Excursion Fd pink lake & keur massar experience tour at Dakar

Visit a traditional healing hospital and discover the Pink Lake in Senegal, offering one of the most spectacular panoramas of Senegal north of Dakar. Departing the pier, visit the traditional healing hospital, which provides an immersion into the traditional medicine of Senegal and Africa in general: this medicine is present in all stages of life in Africa. Meet the Medicine Men, visit the hospital," and learn about the cure process, including the plants and roots that are used in this form of healing.

The Pink Lake's salinity content compares to that of the Dead Sea, and during the dry season it exceeds it. Its distinct pink color is caused by the Dunaliella salina bacteria, which is attracted by the lake's salt content. At the Pink Lake meet the locals and learn of their daily activities, including the harvesting of salt.

Drive onward to Lake Retba, or the Pink Lake for the second half of your tour. Enjoy an exciting and scenic tour through the sand dunes in a 4x4 truck. Arrive on the wild beach, the final stage of the Paris-Dakar Car Rally in its original incarnation, before this famous off-road race was moved to South America. Enjoy lunch at Keur Salim Lodge before returning 1 hour drive to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: healing hospital visit, Pink Lake, 4x4 sand dune tour, salt harvesting

Note

Please note: There is little walking involved on this trip but there are 20 steps to climb at the restaurant and a bumpy drive on a 4x4 vehicle, making this tour less suitable for individuals with walking difficulties. No specific dress code is required, though light comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended, as well as a sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen.