Mauritania, Senegal · Desert Adventure

2-Day Lompoul Desert Camping Tour from Dakar with Pink Lake

2 Days Round trip from Dakar Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the alluring Pink Lake
02 Go for a camel safari to see the great sunset over the dunes
03 Enjoy the performance of African ballet
04 Wander around the Lompoul Desert and fishing harbour
05 Mingle with the locals and learn about their traditions and culture

Sign up for this 2-day trip from Dakar to discover the beautiful Pink Lake and the majestic Lompoul Desert. Enjoy an exciting camel ride across the orange dunes to behold the great African sunset, appreciate a performance of African ballet, and stay in a comfortable Mauritanian tent in nomadic style. You will also explore the Lompoul fishing harbour, see its colourful fishing boats, and mingle with locals in a nearby village to learn about their traditions and culture.

Enjoy a local experience with a camel ride to behold the great African desert sunset.

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What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dakar to Pink Lake and Lompoul Desert

Connect with your tour representative to start the program.
See Pink Lake, the former fishing point of Dakar. Here, you will see how the salt seekers harvest the lake's salt.
Go by jeep through the sand dunes to the beach.
Then, have lunch at Chez Salim Hotel and head for the Lompoul Desert, a desert with orange dunes.
For accommodation, you will have a sublime and comfortable Mauritanian tent in nomadic style. Enjoy a local experience with a camel ride to behold the great African desert sunset.
Appreciate the African ballet that will be performed in your honour.

Day 02

Lompoul Fishing Harbour and Village Visit to Dakar

On this day, explore the Lompoul fishing harbour and see the colourful fishing boats and the fish folks.
Afterwards, proceed to a local village to immerse yourself in the local culture and tradition.
Later, return to Dakar to conclude the tour.