Bandia Reserve and Lac Rose Private Trip
Bandia Reserve and Lac Rose Private Trip
We'll pick you up at the scheduled time from your hotel in Dakar and head to the first stop on the itinerary, Bandia Nature Reserve. In these spectacular wilderness areas, you'll discover a magical forest of baobab trees that are native to the African savanna.
When we arrive in Bandia, we'll get down from the bus and climb up into an all-terrain vehicle to begin a genuine adventure in this huge nature reserve. If you have ever dreamt of taking part in an African safari, then this is your opportunity. You'll encounter zebras, rhinos, giraffes, monkeys, buffalos, and ostriches in their natural habitat.
After enjoying a thrilling tour of the nature reserve, we'll then head to Lac Rose (the Pink Lake), which is famous for having been the last stage of the Paris-Dakar Rally up until 2008. Upon arriving, you'll have your own free time to eat before we set off on an exciting 4x4 tour around this stunning lake of pink waters which is only separated from the ocean by a row of sand dunes.
There, you'll witness inhabitants extracting the salt from the lake, using traditional techniques which date back centuries. If there is time, you'll also have the chance to take a 15 minute dip in the gorgeous rose-coloured water. At the end of the ATV trip, we climb back onto the bus and return to Dakar between 9 to 10 hours after the start of the activity.
Lac Rose
Due to heavy rains in the summer of 2024, the lake has accumulated a lot of water and lost its color. Salt extraction activities have resumed, as well as tours and activities offered there, but the color has not returned yet and we do not know when it will be pink again.
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Duration
9 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off
English–speaking guide
Not included
Lunch
Entrance fee to Bandia Reserve: € 19 (US$ 19.59) per person
Transport by 4x4 in Bandia Reserve: € 72 (US$ 74.25) per group
Visit to the lake by 4x4: € 55 (US$ 56.71) per car, up to 8 people, and € 100 (US$ 103.12) for up to 16 people
Visit to the lake by canoe: € 25 (US$ 25.78) per canoe
When to book?
You can book up until 3 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Physical: Only some areas are accessible. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation. Show more
Visual: Varies according to the attraction included. Audible security and alarm system.
Auditory: Varies according to the attraction included. Security system and visual alarm.
Intellectual: Varies according to the attraction included. Information in easy-to-read format. Accessible toilets. Security system and visual and audible alarm.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Optimum Voyages Senegal
Corporate name: Optimum Voyage Sénégal-S.A.R.L.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
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