Lake Retba, Salt lake near Dakar, Senegal
The saline waters of Lake Retba span three square kilometers with a maximum depth of three meters, located 30 kilometers from Dakar.
Lake Retba transformed from a freshwater lake in the 1980s due to an extended drought period that modified its water composition.
The lake functions as a major salt production center where workers protect their skin with shea butter while extracting 24,000 tons annually.
Visitors can access Lake Retba throughout the year, though the pink color appears strongest during the dry season from November to June.
The Dunaliella salina algae combined with intense sunlight and mineral concentration creates the lake's pink color, reaching 40 percent salinity.
Location: Tivaouane Peulh-Niaga
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
GPS coordinates: 14.83889,-17.23444
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
Dakar brings together various sites between historical heritage and the Atlantic Ocean. The Senegalese capital features several monuments such as the African Memorial Cathedral of 1929 and the African Renaissance Monument, 52 meters tall. The Théodore Monod Museum of African Art displays 9,000 artifacts from West African cultures, while Gorée Island hosts the Slave House documenting the Atlantic slave trade. Traditional markets like Kermel and Tilène offer fish, spices, and crafts in buildings dating from the early 20th century. The coast offers several points of interest along the 13-kilometer-long Corniche. Pointe des Almadies marks the western tip of the African continent with its rock formations facing the Atlantic and seafood restaurants. Hann Park spans 60 hectares with West African flora and fauna. Between colonial architecture, natural spaces, and cultural institutions, the city presents various locations to explore the history and culture of Senegal.
House of Slaves
25.9 km
Diamniadio Olympic Stadium
12.4 km
Massalikoul Djinane Mosque
27.7 km
Museum of Black Civilizations
28.1 km
Cinéma Sandaga
28.8 km
Dakar Grand Mosque
28.7 km
Dakar station
28.1 km
Zoo de Hann
24.9 km
Hann Forest and Zoological Park
24.9 km
Stade Demba Diop
28 km
Keur Moussa abbey
13.7 km
Historical Museum of Senegal
25.8 km
Monument Demba et Dupont
28.1 km
Institut français Sénégal
28.8 km
Grand Théâtre National de Dakar
28.1 km
Village des Arts de Dakar
26.3 km
Centre culturel Blaise Senghor
28.1 km
Church of Saint Charles Borromee (Goree)
26 km
Musée de la Mer
26 km
Galleria nazionale di Dakar
28.2 km
Marché Kermel
28.1 km
Village des Tortures
6.4 km
Place de indépendance
28.4 km
Malika Beach
11.8 km
Palais du Président de la Republique du Senegal
28.9 km
Plage de Yoff
27.4 km
Place du Tirailleur Sénégalais
28.1 km
The Mosque of Goree
26.2 kmReviews
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