Outdoor hotels Eastern Senegal

On the east bank of the Gambia River, this camp spread over 8 hectares offers well-maintained huts with individual bathrooms. The restaurant, with a view of the Gambia, offers good Senegalese and European cuisine while enjoying a unique show: the daily life of a hippopotamus family living nearby. Lazy during the day, it invites itself from time to time, in the morning or in the evening, on the outskirts of the camp. Warm welcome. We recommend it!

A simple and authentic camp in the middle of nowhere, in the heart of Bassari country. The huts with traditional architecture are scattered on a green ground, overhanging magnificently the Gambia river. The comfort is rudimentary, but the camp operates on solar electricity. In this naturally peaceful setting, people take their time in the Senegalese way and enjoy convivial moments. Badou Camara, a young and friendly Senegalese, also offers dugout canoe rides, hikes and visits to the surrounding villages.

The camp, located in front of the Bédik district of Bandafassi, is rustic but enchanting, since it is set almost at the foot of the mountain. There is no running water, but a well that offers you its precious liquid for bucket showers in private sanitary facilities. Here you can spend pleasant moments with a book in your hands, letting yourself be lulled by the chirping of the birds. It is also an ideal starting point for exploring the region and discovering the Bédik country.

This camp on the banks of the Gambia River aspires to peace and tranquility. In the heart of a verdant garden, more than a dozen ventilated and/or air-conditioned huts are scattered around, as well as two beautiful apartments for those wishing to stay with their families. Equipped with mosquito nets, the accommodations feature a bathroom with hot water and separate toilet. Beautiful swimming pool at the far end of the grounds. The staff's welcome is excellent. A recommended address.

In 2006, the young people of Dialacoto opened this camp with the help of the NGO ICD Afrique, to stem the exodus to the city. The GIE structure also works to protect the environment and combat logging. The huts are simple, the outdoor showers decent, but the camp is unfortunately falling into disuse. Renovations were underway at the time of our report. You can, however, stop off for lunch - the food is delicious!

The ventilated rooms, installed in traditional huts on the banks of the Gambia River, are clean and basic. Beds are also installed in front of the huts, offering the choice of sleeping under a roof or under the stars. A cosy corner welcomes you for tastefully prepared meals. Call Alpha, the manager, before your arrival so that he can tell you how to get to the camp. You will see he is a very nice person! Moreover, he is an excellent guide who can help you discover the region off the beaten track.

Ibrahima will welcome you warmly in his modest camp, which he built with his own hands, at the entrance of the park. The seven ventilated huts are basic, with a cold water bucket shower inside, but the atmosphere is very friendly. You are also in the hands of the best guide of the Niokolo Koba Park! Ibrahima takes care of all the organization to offer you a wonderful time in the park. If the time does not allow it, he will put you in contact with one of his companions. An authentic address as we like them!

A pleasant camp, with basic comfort but a warm welcome. The huts, with an African-style indoor shower, are simple and ventilated. They are scattered over an irregular terrain, marked out with stones, in a peaceful and green setting. The camp is held by Djibril Camara, former president of the guides of Dindéfello, who will be able to make you discover the region and accompany you, among others, to the waterfall. He also rents motorbikes for the day for those who wish to travel around the area.

You'll enjoy the peaceful haven that is offered to you in this camp. Huts on the model of Bassari villages, dry toilets, gourds to shower. Sobriety and cleanliness: sustainable tourism without frills. It is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the Bassari culture. Balingo knows its codes and rituals, holds the most secret keys and his stories are full of fascinating anecdotes. A more than warm welcome!

Located a little further east of Simenti, in Bafoulabe, on the banks of the river. The site has been taken over by the G.I.E. des Guides du Niokolo Koba and is managed by Abdoulaye Kante, a tourist guide. The camp is gradually being renovated and now boasts solar power. The ventilated huts, built from local materials, are simple and equipped with mosquito nets. You're in the perfect place to observe the animals and, if you're lucky, maybe the lions. The welcome is very friendly, the meals are copious and the staff are extremely helpful.

Four boxes to the hard look of the country's stones. The camp is currently being resumed.

On the roadside, the Bassari motel, formerly known as Khoudia, is now part of the Horizons Bleus chain. It has traditional air-conditioned huts in the backyard. They are simple, clean, without much charm, but can be a good stopover for a night. The establishment has been enlarged by a dozen fully equipped rooms. There is no restaurant on site, but you can start the day with a good breakfast. The staff is pleasant and will make sure that your stay goes smoothly.

Opened in 2001, this campsite would require a more regular cosmetic.