Planning your visit to Lac Rose

Water, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. Shade is scarce around the lake and the glare off the salt and sand is strong.

Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty: salt and sand are part of the experience, whichever activity you choose.

Lac Rose is a hypersaline lake. Prolonged contact between this water and your eyes, lips or an open wound is unpleasant, and can be irritating.

If you go near the water, rinse afterwards, and protect your camera gear: salt attacks lenses and moving parts.

Midday light is harsh and flattens the colours. Early morning and late afternoon give far more interesting tones, and more bearable heat.

Late-afternoon slots are also the most requested: booking ahead avoids disappointment.

Camel rides and pirogue trips suit young children best, as both are calm and permanently supervised.

Tell us the children's ages when booking: supervision and equipment are adapted accordingly.