Bandia Reserve and Lac Rose Tour from Saly - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Bandia Reserve and Lac Rose Private Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 230.39 USD
Rating: 7.8 (12 reviews)

A very interesting excursion. Our guide, Souleymane (Julio), explained the entire history of Senegal in an educational a...

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Enjoy Senegal's best tourist attraction when you take our exciting safari of Bandia Reserve. Besides discovering the different species of amazing animals native to this part of Africa, you'll also visit the beautiful Lac Rose saltwater lake.

Details

Duration

10 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: 18.5EUR per person
Transport by 4x4 to visit Lac Rose: 55EUR per car (up to 8 people), 100EUR per car (9–16 people)
Transport by 4x4 in the Bandia Reserve: 62EUR per group (up to 8 people)
Wildlife guide: 10EUR per group (required for entry to the park)

When to book

You can book up to 3 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Accessible only for folding chairs. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation. Audible security and alarm system. Security system and visual alarm. Information in easy-to-read format. Accessible toilets. Security system and visual and audible alarm.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

7.8

Very good 320 Travelers·12 reviews

May 14, 2026
Carmen
Madrid, Spain
It's a beautiful experience, but there is too much exploitation both in the reserve and at the Pink Lake. Additionally, you have to spend quite a bit ...
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April 1, 2026
Lidia
Spain
A very interesting excursion. Our guide, Souleymane (Julio), explained the entire history of Senegal in an educational and entertaining way, speaking ...
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September 28, 2025
Alma Cordero Contreras
Almendralejo, Spain
Incredible. Latyr, our guide, will always remain in our hearts. The work he did with us was impeccable. You have a great professional. He will forever...
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August 17, 2025
Aroa
Barcelona, Spain
Great; the guide, Latir, is super friendly and explains everything brilliantly. He made the tour an incredible experience.
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February 1, 2025
Isabel Vieira Mendonça
Lisboa, Portugal
Everything went well I recommend it
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August 12, 2024
David
Spain
It was an interesting excursion with a relaxing canoe ride and a visit to a village where we discovered a little about their lifestyle. Very professio...
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July 16, 2024
Raquel
Spain
We loved everything, the visits and the unbeatable guide, Super fun and attentive.
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Bandia Reserve & Lac Rose Private Tour

We'll collect you from your hotel in Saly early in the morning before driving to the huge Bandia Nature Reserve. Inside this protected wilderness area, you'll encounter beautiful forests and various species of wild animals, many of which are native to the African Savannah.

On the route, we'll pass majestic baobab trees which are only found in this part of the world. Our guide will tell you all about the importance these trees have for the Senegalese people and how they are often used as burial chambers.

As we continue our route in the offroading vehicle, we'll see some of the wonderful wildlife that inhabits this natural landscape. We'll find ourselves in the company of a huge number of species of birds, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, rhinos, monkeys, ostriches, and hyenas. Don't forget to bring your camera so you can capture these sights forever.

When the safari has finished, we'll leave Bandia behind and head north along the coast of Senegal until we reach Lac Rose (Pink Lake). Just after arriving, you'll have some free time so you can take some food in one of the local restaurants at your own leisure.

Afterward, we climb back into the 4x4 vehicle and begin our tour of the lake and the large sand dunes which surround it. The guide will tell you all about how the lake became this color and subsequently earned its name. If time allows, you'll also enjoy a refreshing dip in the salty waters.

Finally, we'll return to Saly at around 6 pm.

Bathing in Lac Rose

We'll bathe in Lac Rose only if time permits. If there is sufficient time, you'll have 15 minutes to enjoy the gorgeous pink waters.

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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Bandia Reserve & Lac Rose Private Tour

Finally, we'll return to Saly at around 6 pm.

Bathing in Lac Rose

We'll bathe in Lac Rose only if time permits. If there is sufficient time, you'll have 15 minutes to enjoy the gorgeous pink waters.

Bandia Reserve and Lac Rose Private Tour