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The ornithological and photographic safari at Lake Rose is a special getaway for bird lovers and photography enthusiasts. This site, located near Dakar, charms visitors with its unique palette of colors—intense pink during the dry season and mauve reflections at sunset—but also with the diversity of species that frequent its salty shores and surrounding dunes. It’s easy to spot flamingos, gray herons, pelicans, avocets, sandpipers, white stilts, and many small wading birds feeding between the lagoon, wetlands, and marshes.
Accompanied by a naturalist guide, the walk often begins on foot or aboard an adapted vehicle. The best times to enjoy the activity are in the morning or late afternoon when the golden light enhances the lake’s color and the birds are active. The stops allow you to photograph scenes of flight, social interactions, courtship displays, and the traditional salt harvesting, a typical local activity. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to the birds, the tranquility of the site, and the diversity of landscapes: dunes, seashore, lagoon, Peul villages, and accessible ponds—all ideal for discreet observation and capturing shots.
The safari can be ideally complemented by discovering the lifestyle of the salt harvesters, meeting the locals, and visiting viewpoints on the dunes. Various trails are available, suited to both families and more patient photographers, with shooting tips and additional equipment offered by some local providers.
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