Bandia Park And Pink Lake

3.9
(9 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Bandia Park reserve is one of the major attractions in Senegal for tourists staying in Dakar or nearby area. It is a conservation park that helps protect some African wildlife like giraffes, rhinos, a variety of antelopes, buffaloes, monkeys, crocodiles, tortoises and more. This tour will give you a chance to watch closely the wildlife in an eco-friendly nature. Also
Pink
Lake: Retba
lake is amazing marvel of nature, know througout the world as
Pink
lake.It"s a famous for its remarquable pinkish-coloured water (due to unique bacteria and its strong salt content) that can turn to purple depending on the intensity of sunlight

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotels in Saly or Dakar and surrounding

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Depending on road traffic you will arrive around 9:30 am to change vehicle and get in a pick up jeep for a 2 hours game drive in this reserve that covers 1000 hectares, where you will spot African wildlife in their natural habitat - such as giraffes ,buffaloes, rhinos, a variety of antelopes, zebras, monkeys, crocodiles, tortoises and more. In addition to the fauna and flora, visitors can also see replicas of the Serere Pyramids with burial chambers, griot (traditional story tellers and entertainers) tombs in the hollow of a thousand year old baobab containing authentic human bones, a charcoal maker's grindstone, Peulh huts and more. Our competent guides, some of whom are multi-lingual, will give you detailed explanations of all the sights and sounds of the park, illustrated by delightful anecdotes.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lake Retba

    Around 12:am Transfer to The Pink Lake. Lunch (included) will be served around 01:00 pm at the restaurant Around 3pm, we'll make a ride with a 4x4 jeep over the sand dunes and along sandy beaches to a wonderful gift of the nature: the famous pink lake in Senegal.Tucked in between ocean and sand dunes, this salt lake will amaze you with its shifting colours of mauve and purple. Drive around the lake, visit of Peulh villages and salt extraction area. After this amazing tour, we'll drive back to Dakar and arrive at around 6:30 pm at your hotel in Dakar

    5 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Supplied by Senegal Tourist Guide

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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Eco Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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