Lac Rose – Saint-Louis – Parc de Djoudj – Langue de Barbarie

Duration 3 days 2 nights

DAY 1: DAKAR - PINK LAKE - SAINT LOUIS (About 270km / 04h)

Departure from Dakar in the morning to reach the Lac Rose.

Tour du Lac and meeting with the salt collectors.

Picnic lunch on the banks of the pink lake. Then road towards Saint Louis. Installation, dinner and overnight in a guest house.

DAY 2: SAINT LOUIS - ORNITHOLOGICAL PARK OF DJOUDJ - SAINT LOUIS (Approx 120km / 02 hrs)

In the morning, visit the ornithological park of Djoudj. Classified as World Heritage by Unesco, it is the first water point after crossing the Sahara for migratory birds: cormorants, pelicans, whistling ducks, eagles fishermen ... but also crocodiles, lizards, warthogs and jackals are present. About 350 species are referenced. Canoe tour of the park through the backwaters. Lunch at the park restaurant and return to Saint Louis. In the afternoon, visit in the carriage of the old colonial city: the Faidherbe Bridge, the houses of notables with quaint charm, the Town Hall, the Cathedral, the Museum of Photography and the fishing district of Guet Ndar with multicolored canoes. Dinner and overnight in a guest house.

DAY 3: SAINT LOUIS - LANGUAGE OF BARBARIA - DAKAR (About 300km / .04h30)

After breakfast, drive to the Langue de Barbarie park, ornithological reserve and nesting territory of sea turtles. Canoe trip on the Senegal River and bird watching. Picnic lunch, on the Barbary tongue with a magnificent view of the river.

Back to Dakar, possible stop at the Thiès basketry. Arriving late in the day.