Title: Niaga Travel Guide: Best of Niaga, Dakar Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Niaga](https://expedia.co.uk/Niaga-Hotels.d6295061.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Niaga](https://expedia.co.uk/Niaga-Holiday-Rentals.d6295061.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Niaga Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Niaga.d6295061.Car-Hire-Guide)[Niaga Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Niaga.d6295061.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Niaga Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Special algae cause the lake to appear pink](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158487/f5d479f3-8703-447a-9fd3-2b47fc46d0bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Special algae cause the lake to appear pink](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158487/f5d479f3-8703-447a-9fd3-2b47fc46d0bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lac Rose or Lake Retba, the pink lake of Senegal. The pink water is because of the Dunaliella salina algae. The lake has a high salt content and the locals wade into its deep waters to harvest the salt manually #lake #lakeretba #senegal #lacrose #wondersoftheworld](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295061/4933e6f6-9cbd-4734-9895-09741988beea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sometimes a tourist attraction can be a disappointment at first glance, but if you take your time it can still be a great experience. Read more about our meeting with the Pink Lake that was not pink at all and our adventures in the dunes towards The Atlantic Ocean on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/senegals-pink-lake-lake-retba/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295061/d5a92e98-9564-4dcc-8c75-791572edcb74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sometimes a tourist attraction can be a disappointment at first glance, but if you take your time it can still be a great experience. Read more about our meeting with the Pink Lake that was not pink at all and our adventures in the dunes towards The Atlantic Ocean on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/senegals-pink-lake-lake-retba/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295061/4f867fe6-318f-40ff-ab9e-b7f7261b1342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Niaga Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6295061) - Top hotels in Niaga - Top Holiday Rentals in Niaga ![Hotel Toolbi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17460000/17451400/17451389/91dc0b2a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Toolbi Lac Rose Niaga Dakar £45 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Niaga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attraction Lake Retba is located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews) Beautiful traditional huts Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=17451389&PinnedHotelID=17451389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295061) ![Le Trarza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6720000/6710300/6710288/124a323f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Trarza Lac Rose Niaga £51 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Niaga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Lake Retba is located nearby. 6.8/10 (12 reviews) Great location great location. good food. The water pressure in room is minimal. If you swim in lac Rose, wash off with pool shower then jump into hotel pool to clean algae off skin. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2018 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=6710288&PinnedHotelID=6710288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295061) ![Les Cristaux Roses](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12890000/12880300/12880284/2f1f97a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Les Cristaux Roses Rufisque Niague Lac Rose Niaga £50 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Niaga. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attraction Lake Retba is located ... I arrived to be informed that they no longer take online bookings and therefore my expedia booking was invalid. They said that they maybe could organise a room for later that evening but I would have to pay cash immediately if I wanted it. I left and found an alternative and have applied for a refund. ... Reviewed on 7 Feb 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=12880284&PinnedHotelID=12880284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295061) [See all 1,102 properties in Niaga](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6295061) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Lighthouse Signature Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101730000/101727000/101726945/0f05bb12_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lighthouse Signature Suites Renaissance Dakar Dakar Region Stay at this aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions African Renaissance Statue and Mamelles Lighthouse ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (21 reviews) Personnel dévoué belle chambre . Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dakar-Hotels-Lighthouse-Signature-Suites.h101726945.Hotel-Information) ![Oasis Seaside by Barok](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101522600/101522579/04ed212e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oasis Seaside by Barok 35 Diamalaye Dakar Région de Dakar Stay at this beach aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Stade Leopold Senghor and Village des Arts ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (32 reviews) The person who managed the property was extremely polite, courteous, and very respectful and very helpful Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dakar-Hotels-Oasis-Seaside-By-Barok.h101522579.Hotel-Information) ![Residence Hotel Kakatar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93120000/93119300/93119205/5f1337a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Residence Hotel Kakatar YOFF Apecsy 2, villa 448 Dakar Région de Dakar Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Layen Mausoleum and Village des Arts are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (21 reviews) Clean rooms, wonderful people. Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dakar-Hotels-RESIDENCE-HOTEL-KAKATAR.h93119205.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Niaga](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6295061&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Niaga hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6295061&startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16)[15 Feb - 16 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6295061&startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6295061&startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17)[16 Feb - 17 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6295061&startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6295061&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6295061&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Special algae cause the lake to appear pink](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158487/f5d479f3-8703-447a-9fd3-2b47fc46d0bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Retba Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Retba during your travels in Niaga. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Retba-Niaga.d6158487.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46450620/6286f086-faff-4413-96b6-eca296b2e563.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar £41 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-custom-walking-tour-with-a-local-guide-in-dakar.a46450620.activity-details) ![2-day tour Lac rose- desert of Lompoul](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2705050/8fd2f5e4-bdc9-42f5-98f8-5893294cf88f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 days tour Pink lake- desert of Lompoul 2 people minimum £190 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-days-tour-pink-lake-desert-of-lompoul-2-people-minimum.a2705050.activity-details) ![Port de Ziguinchor ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46360249/0950f5d8-0ae6-4c88-9951-6e4f041ec532.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 12 days Private Tour Package in Senegal and the Gambia £3,149 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/12-days-private-tour-package-in-senegal-and-the-gambia.a46360249.activity-details) [See all activities in Niaga](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Niaga.d6295061.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Niaga - Places of interest - [Lake Retba ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Retba-Niaga.d6158487.Attraction) - [Ile de Goree Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ile-De-Goree-Beach-Dakar.d6118096.Attraction) - [Cheikh Anta Diop University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheikh-Anta-Diop-University-Dakar.d6118090.Attraction) - [Sandaga Market ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandaga-Market-Dakar.d6182841.Attraction) - [Abdou Diouf International Conference Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/Abdou-Diouf-International-Conference-Center-Diamniadio.d669502167393845248.Attraction) - [Dakar Grand Mosque ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dakar-Grand-Mosque-Dakar.d6118092.Attraction) - [Village des Arts ](https://expedia.co.uk/Village-Des-Arts-Dakar.d553248621532404209.Attraction) - [House of Slaves ](https://expedia.co.uk/House-Of-Slaves-Dakar.d553248621563221027.Attraction) - [Hann Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hann-Park-Dakar.d6118094.Attraction) - [Marche Tilene ](https://expedia.co.uk/Marche-Tilene-Dakar.d553248635998026798.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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