Reserves, Flora & Fauna

Retba. Lake Retba (or the Pink Lake)

A unique saltwater lagoon, renowned for its pink hue, high salinity, and artisanal salt harvesting. It is an iconic site and served as a historic finish line for the Paris-Dakar Rally.

Kerr Mbonaat-yi. The Village of the turtles

A conservation center that rescues, protects, and reintroduces various species of turtles—most notably the African spurred tortoise (*Centrochelys sulcata*).

portrait of giraffe

A Benedictine abbey renowned for its Gregorian chants, which are blended with traditional African instruments—most notably the kora, which is crafted on-site.

a large building with towers
red 2-storey houses

The Keur Mousse Monastery

The Lompoul Desert

A small desert featuring ochre-colored dunes—an ideal setting for camping, stargazing, and dromedary camel treks.

Ndarr (also known as Saint-Louis of Senegal)

A historic town designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site; the former capital of West Africa (AOF), celebrated for its colonial architecture and cultural festivals.