Arrival in Senegal (Ziguinchor or Cap Skirring), transfer and settle in the Guesthouse.  The transfer service is also available for arrivals and departure in Banjul (The Gambia).

Enjoy the Diolas Villages, Enampore and its Impluvium Houses, Seleki with its rice cultivations and telephone tam-tam, and arrival for lunch at Oussouye. After the meal we will continue to Mlomp and its ‘Fromagers’ huge trees, its multilevel houses and the Diola Museum.

Departure for a river excursion; we will take all of the time necessary to meet pelicans, herons, flamingos and all of the other species inhabiting the bolongs and the mangroves. According to season, a chance is given to have a close look at nests and baby birds...
We will then visit Djilapao Island and the Michelangelo of Casamance Museum House.

We will sail towards Nioumoune Island, where we will settle in a local beach resort. Visit to the local village, night at the resort.

Excursion in pirogue towards the animistic island of Hitou, where we will visit the local powerful shaman.

The following excursion is wonderful, as we will sail along the shores where tropical trees from the nearby forest lie on the waters. We will pass through bolongs and mangroves, towards the large Katie Islands, inhabited by one family only. The island is located at the estuary of the river, with one side facing the Atlantic Ocean: the choice is where to take a bath, in the ocean waves or in the calm river waters…
We will have lunch with Paletuvier oysters and grilled fish that we had captured along the way. After a nice and cool relax on this deserted island we will head back to Ziguinchor, return at sunset. 

You will personally participate to a solidarity action (as bringing food provisions, setting anti-mosquitoes nets, providing school gears, helping families in need, sustaining elders) : a chance is given to the creation of special and unique links with the people involved in the action.

In late afternoon, stop over in a Boucotte rehearsal space, where a dance and percussion show will be performed by a group of local young artists. 

Departure to Cap Skirring and its wonderful sandy beaches. Visit of the Kabrousse Village. 

Afternoon dedicated to the ocean waves and fresh waters, sunbathing, total relaxation under the cool shadows of coconut trees.  Return to Ziguinchor in the early evening.

Discovery of the local arts & crafts markets, visit to a Batik factory and the Craftsmen Village, where souvenirs and art works can be purchased.

Lunch at the Guesthouse and, at your choice, afternoon dedicated to the discovery of some Senegalese unique cooking, dance and musical skills…

At night, several groups will perform for you a dance & percussion show in the intimacy of the Guesthouse. A chance given then to learn some Sabar dance steps or to try and perform entrancing drum beats.

Time given for the last purchases and visits. According to the departure time, transfer for the return flight.