Dakar: Gorée Island and Lac Rose with dugout canoe and ATV｜Senegal

Depart from Dakar for a full day discovering two iconic Senegalese sites: Gorée Island and Lac Rose. This day trip combines history, heritage, natural landscapes, and things to do outdoors in a single organized program.

Start your day with departure from Dakar and head to the pier for the sea crossing to Gorée Island.

Upon arrival, discover the special atmosphere of this island steeped in history. Accompanied by a live guide, explore its narrow streets, squares, and main heritage sites while learning about the history of Gorée and its role in the memory of the slave trade.

When the site is open to the public, the tour also allows you to discover the slave house. In the event of exceptional closure, the historical and heritage tour of Gorée Island will still take place.

Also take the time to enjoy the colorful houses, the architecture, the seaside landscapes, and the different vantage points on the island before making the return crossing.

Then continue your day trip to the Pink Lake. Enjoy lunch before exploring the site through two complementary activities.

Embark on a dugout canoe trip and admire the landscape from the water. Then explore the area around Lac Rose on a quad ride along an authorized route, with two participants per quad.

The color of the lake depends on natural phenomena and may vary depending on the season, weather conditions, and the characteristics of the water. The presence of a pronounced pink hue can therefore not be guaranteed.

After the activities, meet your vehicle for the drop-off in Dakar.

This day trip is ideal for travelers who want to combine the history and heritage of Gorée with a more fun and exotic experience at Lac Rose, while enjoying a coordinated organization from Dakar.