The Sahara in miniature in Senegal: here is the Lompoul desert, an atypical site which is worth the detour.
Lompoul, the only desert in Senegal and one of the must-see places to visit in Senegal.
It offers visitors sensational landscapes and a mix of Senegalese-Mauritanian cultures. The Lompoul desert is located between Dakar and Saint-Louis, on the Atlantic border in the northwest of Senegal.

In the surroundings is the village of Lompoul and the town of Kébémer but also the sea. It only extends over 18 square kilometers but it appears very vast to the naked eye. This desert is made up of ocher sand dunes up to 50 meters high, and vegetation is almost non-existent.

Let's explore this desert nature together.
The Lompoul desert can be explored on foot for hiking enthusiasts and for others looking for thrills, they can venture into the dunes aboard a 4×4.

Finally, for those who wish to discover Lompoul in an original way, ride a camel to see this desert from above. Regardless of the mode of transport used, magnificent panoramas await those who venture to the top of the impressive dunes.

For those who wish, you can spend the night in camps and lodges which are designed to allow you to enjoy the magic of a starry night in the dunes, and allow you to experience the desert like a nomad.

After a day spent exploring the desert, travelers find themselves deep in the dunes, surrounded by traditional dishes, accompanied by a warm atmosphere to the sound of drums.

So don't wait any longer, come and escape to the Lompoul desert with ATS