THE CASAMANCE SEVEN WONDERS

Welcome to the adventure, discovery of untamed territories, deserted islands, integration and solidarity action. These are the elements of the itinerary, where the culture of Diolas Villages and the Casamance River mysteries will be revealed to you through excursions and special encounters.

Day 1 : Ziguinchor
Take in charge upon arrival in Ziguinchor , greetings and settling in the hotel. After lunch taken at a local restaurant, you will discover the most important sites of the city (local markets, architecture). Dinner and night spent at the hotel.

Day 2 : The Cap Skirring Seashores
Breakfast, and departure to Cap Skirring’ wonderful seashores. Lunch in a local restaurant, and afternoon spent among sunbathing, swimming and long walks on the white-sanded beach. Return to Ziguinchor at the end of the day, dinner and night spent at the hotel.

Day 3 : The Diola Culture
Four-Wheel drive excursion towards the discovery of Diolas’ rites and habits; whether in the Bandial or Oussouye Kingdoms, you will disclose the ancestral aspects of Lower Casamance way of living… Return to Ziguinchor at the end of the day, dinner and night spent at the hotel.

Days 4, 5 and 6 : Sailing on the Casamance River
Early departure for a three-day excursion where the stress will fly away and time will stop, leaving space to calmness, to untamed and preserved sights. You will have the feeling of being in another world, and actually that is the truth… The first day, you will take a visit to an animist island community. Dinner and night spent in a ‘Campement-style’ Lodge. The second day you will head towards the estuary of the river, and stop at Carabane Island, a resting place filled with history and tradition. Dinner and night spent in a ‘Campement-style’ Lodge on the river banks. The third day, you will sail back the river, taking time to stop at Pointe St. Georges, for lunch and dolphin watching. Back to Ziguinchor at the end of the day, 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 : €790/person starting from two participants
  • Single occupancy additional rate : €175

  • Included:
    This is an all-included itinerary: full board, all meals, excursions, visits and guides, solidarity action.
    Transfer from/to the airport or port of 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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