Pink Waters of Lake Retba
2008 © Maxim Tabachnik
Senegalese Woven BasketsCrossing the Pink WatersPink Waters of Lake RetbaMax and Jelena Floating on Lake RetbaMax Rinsing Off Salt at Lake RetbaFloating in Lake RetbaAfter a Swim in Lake RetbaGathering in Traditional Dress at Lake RetbaPalm Trees and Dunes at Lake Retba

Pink Waters of Lake Retba

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Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose, is known for a pink surface tint driven by salt-loving Dunaliella salina algae in its hypersaline water. The colour can deepen in the dry season and in strong sun. Long associated with the Dakar Rally’s finish, the lake remains one of Senegal’s most distinctive natural sights.