VILLAGES, BOLONGS AND SEASHORES OF CASAMANCE

Introducing one of most authentic region of West Africa : the mysterious and enchanting Casamance; this itinerary will take you deep into the heart of Africa and its traditions.

Day 1 : Ziguinchor
Arrival in Ziguinchor: greetings and settling in the hotel, lunch taken at a local restaurant.
Your first day is dedicated to the discovery of this bohemian city, the centre and its colonial houses, the fishermen neighbourhood and the local markets (Escale and St.Maur).
Dinner and night spent at the hotel.

Days 2 and 3 : The Cap Skirring Ocean Seashores
Breakfast, departure to Cap Skirring and its wonderful seashores. Lunch in a local restaurant, and afternoon dedicated to long walks on the white-sanded beach, and total relax.
Dinner and night spent in a ‘Campement-style’ lodge facing the ocean.
The next day, visit to the Kabrousse village, lunch and free time in the afternoon at the beach.
Return to Ziguinchor at the end of the day, dinner and night spent at the hotel.

Day 4 : Djilapao / Affiniam
The day of the pirogue excursion: you will admire pelicans, herons, pink flamingos and all of the multiple species inhabiting the river. Visit of Djilapao Island, lunch in a local lodge/restaurant and afternoon walk in the nearby village.
Back to Ziguinchor in the early evening, dinner and night spent at the hotel

Days 5 and 6: The Diola Villages
Discovering the the Diola Villages: departure in local transport service towards Oussoye, reaching Elinkine for lunch. Sailing the river to Carabane Island, and settling in a ‘Campement-style’ accommodation. Discovering the island, and its historical relics, dinner and night spent at the lodge. The next day, relaxing on the island river banks, and departs to Elinkine: lunch and drive back to Ziguinchor. Dinner and night spent at the Hotel.

Day 7 : Djibelor and Solidarity Action
Visit to a crocodile farm, discovery of multiple species of trees and plants.
Then, the Solidarity Action will take place: the 10% of the trip rate will be given back to you, and reinvested towards an assistance project, together with local communities. You will actively participate to the project, an authentic source of integration and understanding.
Dinner and night spent at the hotel.

Day 8 : Local Arts & Crafts, Departure
The Crafts Market, purchase of souvenirs and art objects.
Back to the hotel, and preparation for the return trip.

  • This tour is tailor made according to your travel dates, and is available all year long.
  • Our 2009/2010 net rates : €590/person starting from two participants
  • Single occupancy additional rate : €140

  • Included:
    This is an all-included itinerary: full board, all meals, excursions, visits and guides, solidarity action.
    Transfer from/to the airport or port in Ziguinchor.
  • Not included:
    Drinks, personal purchases.
    International flight to Senegal, internal transfer to/from Ziguinchor.

  • The trip is tailor made according to the travellers’ arrival/departure schedule
  • The itinerary can be modified in its sequence as to always provide the best opportunities concerning excursions and visits.
  • Eventual transfer from/to Banjul (The Gambia) : €245 round trip (up to four persons).
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