Unique points of interest in Senegal
Retba Lake
From the series “Top 13 Most Colorful and Picturesque Places on the Planet”
Not only the wonderful flowers, but also the bacteria can color the world colorfully. An excellent confirmation of this is the lake Retba, located in Senegal. This unique water basin is characterized by the bright pink water color. The secret of the strange lake is quite simple - a special kind of cyanobacteria is living there. Remarkable that they are among the oldest microorganisms living on earth and among the few living creatures that can live in saturated saltwater. Retba is one of the most salty lakes on the planet. The salt concentration in the salt concentration of the Dead Sea is about one and a half times. The unique natural site is not far from the Cap Vert peninsula. The remarkable pink lake is quite large, its surface is 3 sqkm. The depth of the water basin is relatively … Read all
Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Senegal
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes in Senegal
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Senegal with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Senegal
This Senegal map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.Maps of cities and regions of Senegal
Dakar
One of the largest and impressive sculptures in the world which is called the African Renaissance Monument is located in the city. The Opening of this monument took place in 2010, timed to the day of the 50th anniversary of the independence of Senegal. On the monument, a couple with a child is depicted, their eyes fixed on the future and full of hope. This huge monument is made of concrete and covered with bronze. It looks very impressive. To see one of the main historical sights of Dakar, … Read more 
