Price of a camel ride to the Pink Lake

Introduction

The Pink Lake (or Lake Retba) is an iconic destination about 40 minutes from Dakar. Its unique color, due to a high concentration of salt and algae Dunaliella salina, attracts many visitors. Among the flagship activities: the camel ride, also called camel ride, perfect for discovering the surrounding dunes.

Basic rates

According to several local operators, the standard formulas are:

The 15-minute tour is ideal for a first experience or with children. The 30-minute tour offers a good compromise, while the hour tour is recommended for nature lovers.

Combined packages & excursions

Several local agencies offer combined packages including camel ride :

• YAYA QUAD offers a formula to 20,000 CFA (~30 €) including quad, canoe and camel ride

• The agency Senegal Dream offers a package at 60,000 CFA (~91 €) with round-trip transfer, camel ride, quad bike, canoe and visit to the salt collectors

• Other “full day” packages can combine several activities and meals, with prices often ranging from 100 $ to 300 $ USD, depending on the agency and content .

Practical advice

• Reservation : highly recommended in high season (November to April) location-quad-lacrose.com.

• Perfect time : early in the morning or at the end of the day to avoid the heat and enjoy the soft light.

• Payment : payment in cash (FCFA or €), most accept euros but few accept bank cards location-quad-lacrose.com.

• Other activities : quad bike ride, canoe trip on the lake, meeting with salt collectors and lunch on site depending on the packages chosen.

Which formula should I choose?

• Limited budget : opt for a solo ride of 15 to 30 minutes at 5,000–8,000 CFA.

• Varied experience : choose the combined packs between 20,000 and 60,000 CFA for a rich day (quad, canoe, camel, etc.).

• Lovers of comfort and guided tours : opt for complete tours (100–300 $) including transport, guide, meals and additional activities.

 How to book?

• On site : most operators (YAYA QUAD, Senegal Dream, etc.) are easily accessible around the lake.

• Online or agencies : sites like Viator, Ceetiz or ReallyTrip allow you to book complete tours with pick-up in Dakar

 Conclusion

• Simple walk : 5,000 CFA for 15 minutes, up to 15,000 CFA for 1 hour.

• Combined formula : between 20,000 and 60,000 CFA for an experience including several activities.

• Complete excursion : accounts to be expected between 100 $ and 300 $ for all inclusive.

The choice depends on your budget, your timing, and your desire for immersion. In any case, a camel ride, surrounded by dunes and the marvelous panorama of the Pink Lake, is undoubtedly one of the best souvenirs to bring back from Senegal.

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