Where is senegal pink lake

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And the sight is beautiful! This beautiful and unique sight can be missed by tourists except they visit in the dry season which is usually in the months of November through to June when it is said to be intensely pink and less so during the rainy season in July through October.

The reason for its pink look, according to locals is that the salt content of the three-square kilometre lake can be compared to that of the Dead Sea and even exceeds during the dry season. The water turns colour in the sun due to a salt-loving micro-algae which produces a red coloured pigment.

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Unfortunately Lake Retba has become over exploited. With harvest currently around 40, to 50, tons per year an incredible threat is posed to the biodiversity of this unique environment. Donate Join us. Search Search for:.

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