Multi-activity stay in the heart of an eco-village in Casamance, Senegal

From Cap Skirring to Diembering, discover the rich Diola culture, its centuries-old cheesemakers, its villages, and its museum, accompanied by a local guide. On a mountain bike, at your own pace, along roads and beaches, immerse yourself in the Casamance region and follow in the footsteps of animist culture and its fetishes. This morning will take you to the village of Diembering, where you will visit the sacred well and the women's vegetable garden before having lunch at a local village canteen.

The afternoon and evening are free, but we will give you our best tips according to your current desires.

Head to the village of Diakene Ouolof for a trip to Egueye Island and its crocodile-infested bolong (mangrove channel). To explore this mangrove inlet, you'll paddle a canoe through the heart of this pristine natural environment. You'll observe small crocodiles perched on their lookout posts. If you're lucky, dolphins might even come to greet you... This paddling excursion will take you to Egueye Island. Once ashore, enjoy a leisurely hike to explore the area and perhaps spot some curious but discreet monkeys! Have lunch on the island before boarding your canoe again to return to Diakene.

The evening is free and as usual with our best advice and always the possibility of staying chill at Nio Far and ordering a dish!

The day begins with a brisk walk along the beach towards the village of Cap Skirring for your surf lesson. Along the way, we'll pass through the fishing village with its enormous, colorful pirogues. There, your instructor will teach you how to ride the waves or simply watch you progress, depending on your skill level. The lesson is preceded by a briefing on currents and safety instructions. With white sand beaches and coconut palms as your backdrop, you're in for a treat! After the lesson, we'll return to Nio Far either along the beach or by car, depending on your preference. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy at your leisure!

The islands are an integral part of our region's identity and history. Carabane, a colonial trading post from which slaves were shipped to Dakar; Wendaye, the island with its sacred grove and verdant rice paddies, which we will explore on a hike; Ehidj, the island of the fetish priests; Cachouane, the tranquil island where we can relax and enjoy the scenery and local cuisine... This day trip by pirogue, departing from Katakalousse, will allow you to discover this string of magnificent places, navigating through the heart of the bolongs (tidal creeks), passing by Bird Island. A day of discovery in its purest form, where dolphins might even make an appearance!

In the evening, it's a quiet dinner in Nio Far!

Morning fishing by dugout canoe on the border with Guinea-Bissau. Monkfish, Nile perch, false cod, red snapper... the place teems with fish. Catch and release if you wish, fish for the villagers or for the evening meal in Nio Far, it's up to you! We head towards the village of Boudiediet, crossing an endless expanse of rice paddies, to arrive in this village at the very tip of Senegal. On the other side of the river is Bissau.

After a long morning of fishing, lunch in the village of Cabrousse. Free late afternoon and dinner at Nio Far, barbecue with your catch available!

It's time to get back on the surfboard for your second lesson. Let's go for a short warm-up walk on the beach to get to the surf spot. Now you know the way! Free afternoon and evening!

The hike starts from the village of Boucotte. You'll then cross rice paddies and forest, accompanied by Demba, an exceptional guide who will explain everything about the surrounding nature. It's his passion, and he shares it with talent and enthusiasm. This hike will allow you to discover the secrets of medicinal plants, their traditional uses, and which animal leaves which tracks. The hike lasts 2.5 hours. You have the option of walking back with the guide (allow 4 hours in total) or returning by car. Lunch will be waiting for you in Nio Far, regardless of your choice! The afternoon and evening are free.

Wrestling is an age-old tradition in Casamance. It gives rise to numerous gatherings between villages and magnificent ceremonies that bring together the entire population. We therefore invite you to a wrestling lesson on Boucotte beach. Between tradition and the rules of the sport, you will discover this intense activity and all the Senegalese culture it embodies.

Lunch at Nio Far, followed by a Senegalese cooking class in the late afternoon to prepare a delicious thieboudienne. In the evening, a farewell drink and dinner with the team!

The time has come to depart. Leaving to return, as they say in the land of Teranga! After breakfast, you will need to vacate your room. Transfer to Cap Skirring airport or the bus station. Safe travels home!