Can participants actively help prepare the meal?

Yes, the cooking workshop is participatory and suitable for all skill levels, including beginners.

Does the walk include visiting the salt basins?

It can be included depending on the chosen itinerary for the day.

Is this activity suitable for families?

Yes, the hands-on workshops and variety of discoveries are very enjoyable for children.

Can local products be purchased at the market?

Yes, fruits, spices, vegetables, and small handicrafts can be purchased at the market or village shops.

Is walking in the village difficult?

No, it is easy and accessible to everyone, although the ground can sometimes be sandy.

Immersion at lake Retba: workshop, market, Cooking & local village

Workshop, Market, Cooking, Village (Pink Lake)

Q: Do the workshops include products related to salt?

Depending on the season and local activity, some workshops may include products inspired by salt production.

Q: Is the lake always pink?

No, its color varies depending on the light, season, and salinity, changing throughout the day.

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Lac Rose

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All levels

Group, private

Description of this activity

Spend a full day at Lac Rose to experience local life in all its forms: market, hands-on workshop, traditional cooking, and a stroll through a Sahelian village. This immersive excursion allows you to understand the culture around the lake, the presence of the dunes, salt production activities, and the daily life of the inhabitants. Accessible to all, it’s a day full of flavors, encounters, and discoveries. The day begins with a visit to a local market near Lac Rose, often lively in the morning. You’ll find tropical fruits, vegetables, spices, fish, handicrafts, and everyday items. This market visit allows participants to learn which ingredients are used in local cuisine, observe the exchanges, and familiarize themselves with the region’s products. After the market, it’s time for a hands-on workshop, which varies depending on the day: handling a local ingredient, discovering a traditional gesture, trying a small craft, or preparing a culinary element. In the Lac Rose region, some workshops may include products related to salt production or local food preparation techniques.The excursion continues with a cooking workshop, based on the ingredients purchased that morning. Participants learn the basics of Senegalese cuisine: sauce preparation, spice selection, slow cooking, preparing fish or chicken, and balancing flavors…
The dish varies by season: thiebou dieune, yassa, mafé, rice with fish, or other specialties. The meal is then shared in a friendly atmosphere, often in a shaded area near the dunes or the lake.

The afternoon is dedicated to a walk through a village near Lac Rose, where you’ll explore sandy streets, family homes, everyday shops, rural areas, and sometimes salt basins. This stroll offers insight into Sahelian life, between dunes, mangroves, salt flats, and rest periods in the shade of trees.

This full day combines workshops, cooking, visits, light walking, and breaks. Comfortable clothing is recommended.

Activities and Discoveries Around Lac Rose
- Lac Rose Tour To admire the pink hues depending on the time of day and sunlight.
- Visit the Salt Basins To observe the work of the salt harvesters.
- Dune Crossing Stunning landscapes with the nearby ocean in view.
- Hikes in Sahelian Villages To understand the rural rhythm of life.
- Dakar-Plage or Khaar Yalah Beach Just a few minutes away, ideal for a relaxing break.
- Horseback or Camel Rides Often offered around the lake.

FAQ – Workshop + Market + Cooking + Village (Lac Rose)

Is the Lac Rose market large?
It is medium-sized but very lively, especially in the morning.

Do the workshops include products related to salt?
Depending on the season and local activities, some workshops may be inspired by salt production.

Can visitors actively participate in meal preparation?
Yes, the cooking workshop is participatory and accessible even to beginners.

Does the walk include a visit to the salt basins?
It can be included depending on the chosen itinerary.

Is the day suitable for families?
Yes, the hands-on workshops and variety of activities are very enjoyable for children.

Can products be purchased at the market?
Yes, visitors can buy fruits, spices, or artisanal products.

Is the walk through the village difficult?
No, it is easy and suitable for everyone, although the ground can sometimes be sandy.

Is the lake always pink?
Its color varies depending on the season and light; it changes throughout the day.

Details of activities included

The price includes :

Guide
Workshops
Meals

Good to know

The market around Lake Retba (Pink Lake) varies depending on the day: some are larger at the beginning of the week.
The workshops adapt strongly to the ingredients found in the morning, making each day unique.
Villages near the lake are often sandy: comfortable shoes are recommended.
Areas near the salt flats can be very sunny: a hat is essential.
The wind can lift sand in the dunes: protective glasses or a scarf are recommended.
Recipes may change depending on the availability of fish, vegetables, or meat.
The walk is done at a leisurely pace with regular stops to observe the landscapes or homes.

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