Western Africa
Senegal
The top 5 natural landmarks of Senegal — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.
Africa
LakesLake Retba
Dakar Region
Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose, lies north of the Cape Verde peninsula in Senegal, some 35 km (22 mi) north-east of the capital, Dakar. It is named for its pink waters caused by Dunaliella salina algae and is known for its high salt content, up to 40% in some areas.
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The Pink Lake, coloured rose by salt-loving algae.
GrasslandsNiokolo-Koba
Tambacounda
Niokolo-Koba National Park is a World Heritage Site and natural protected area in southeastern Senegal, near the Guinea border. It is served by Niokolo-Koba Airport, an unpaved airstrip.
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A vast savanna park along the Gambia River sheltering rare wildlife.
WetlandsDjoudj
Saint-Louis
The Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary lies on the southeast bank of the Senegal River in Senegal, in northern Biffeche, north east of St-Louis.
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One of the world's great bird reserves, a stopover for millions of migrants.
WetlandsSaloum Delta
Fatick
Saloum Delta or Sine-Saloum Delta is a river delta in Senegal at the mouth of the Saloum River where it flows into the North Atlantic Ocean. The delta covers 180,000 hectares.
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A maze of mangrove channels, islands and shell-mounds.
CoastsCap Skirring
Casamance
Cap Skirring, also spelled Cap Skiring, is a town on the Atlantic Ocean coast of the Basse Casamance (Ziguinchor) region of Senegal, near the border of Guinea-Bissau. It is a popular seaside resort with Europeans and has an airport and a golf course.
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Palm-fringed Atlantic beaches in Senegal's lush south.