Sports and leisure activities Petite Côte

Karting in Saly is a must for thrill-seekers, even for children, with machines suitable from age 7 upwards or on two-seater machines. For adults, the latest-generation vehicles will be launched on a technical track for real competitions. With friends or family, you'll be able to cover more than 9 km before meeting up at the karting bar to discuss the sensations and adrenaline rushes you've experienced. A very good address on the Petite Côte. On your marks, get set, go!

Since 1998, Toubab Dialaw has been home to the Jant-Bi association and its Ecole des Sables, an international training centre dedicated to contemporary dance. Dancers and choreographers from all over Africa meet there to prepare young talents for the demanding world of dance. In addition to apprentice dancers, the centre welcomes writers and artists in search of inspiration. A unique place in Africa, founded by a talented dancer, Germaine Acogny and her husband, Helmut Vogt.

Here's a great way to discover La Somone and the surrounding area: on horseback or pony! This serious, professional equestrian center offers rides for beginners and advanced riders alike. On the beach, by the lagoon, in the bush, in the heart of a baobab forest or in fishing villages. There's a whole range of fun excursions on offer. It's best to plan these outings for early morning or late afternoon, when it's not too hot. The new management team arrived in July with a number of new features, including 1 or 2-night excursions.

Raymond and Frédéric, quad enthusiasts, have taken over this small rental agency in the heart of Saly. With a nice fleet of Yamaha quads, it offers customized tours and raids of 2 to 5 days in the country, with accommodation. You will discover small corners of paradise, in the company of experienced guides. A very good address to discover Senegal by quad. You can also rent cars, with or without driver, 4x4, scooters and mountain bikes.

Fishing centre located in Saly Portudal. Proposes days fishing for palangrotte or fishing. The Dauphin Fisheries is a partner of the Keur Pelican Hotel, the Trade area, and Zebra Quad, all of which are located in La Traslasierra.

Inaugurated in 1998, it is the only 18-hole golf course in Senegal. It was designed by the Liège architect Vic Bernstein, who integrated the course into the natural environment, while conserving the fifty or so trees growing on the site. The course extends over a green and well-maintained area of 70 hectares, with impeccable greens that meet international standards. The reception is also very friendly, and you can take introductory courses, group or individual. Good professional services.

Some tree climbing on baobabs, impressive, isn't it? What a strange feeling to climb multi-centenary trees. Different activities: the adult course, the children's courses, the climbing site, the baobab-tyrolienne, the longest in the world between two trees! The park also offers brand new adventures on the Aquabaobab site, in the heart of a vast lake lined with baobabs. Original, fun and accessible to all, the site is well secured. You can also sleep at the Accrobaobab gîte, a collective accommodation built with local materials.

Since 1998, Eric Bruno, experienced pilot instructor, makes you discover Senegal in a different way, by the air in microlight. In addition to discovery flights of the small coast or the region of Sine Saloum, he can also organize custom flights for Casamance to Cap Skirring or Saint-Louis by flying over the superb Barbary tongue. He also offers first flights and flight training courses. Experience the ultralight adventure in a gyrocopter and enjoy magnificent views of the Senegalese sky. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Originally from Brittany, Gildas grew up in Senegal, went fishing in all the oceans, and is now back in his adopted country with his sport fishing club. Great connoisseur of the country and its coasts, you are in good hands if you want to try this sport! Different types of fishing are offered: marlin trolling with lures, sea bream with a longline or even speckled bass with a casting. Besides his passion that he will share with you with great pleasure, Gildas is also very nice.

Located in a 16-hectare estate populated with century-old palm trees, Saly airfield has evolved into an airfield open to air traffic and classified since 2009. It has a fleet of 28 microlight aircraft, including one plane and one helicopter. Flying lessons and first flights are offered, including the one in gyroplane, which is very popular with customers. There is also a restaurant with traditional specialties and a friendly atmosphere. Do not miss the famous thiéboudienne, tasty and revisited for Europeans.

Zebra Quad offers excursions on half-day or day to discover the Petite Côte and its villages, markets, bush, beaches and cliffs. Starting with the day on your quad quad, you can go to Joal Fadiouth in the Sine-Saloum. Nice atmosphere guaranteed.

Omar Guisse, son of a surfing family, has set up a small surf school on the edge of the lagoon to share his passion. Here, beginners and advanced surfers alike can take surfing lessons, rent a board for a few hours on the Atlantic waves or a skimboard to glide across the water. The less adventurous can enjoy a paddle or boat trip on the lagoon, passing through beautiful scenery. Kayaks are also available for hire for a pleasant crossing from the lagoon to the ocean. Competitions are sometimes organized.