The best accommodations Sine-Saloum

Here is a superb luxury safari tent camp open on the borders of Senegal! Set up like the luxury lodges of South Africa, it is part of the private reserve of the same name. One does not expect to find such luxury in the heart of the bush. The rooms are large air-conditioned tents, very elegant and equipped with large openings overlooking the forest. The azure swimming pool is just as inviting, with its pretty deckchairs. The cuisine is a fusion of Senegalese specialties revisited by a great chef. For an unforgettable stay.

Six bungalows from 2 to 4 beds, very well kept with private bathroom, ventilation and small private terraces, are distributed and there in a large garden flowered and planted around a large baobab. The pool is pleasant and the pergola, calm and refreshing, not far away. The Auberge restaurant, in Italian and Senegalese specialties, is also very welcoming. The whole is very pleasant; excellent reception in general and Swiss owners, Barbara and Bruno in particular. 

You can't miss this orange-walled, thatched restaurant at the entrance to Toubacouta. The 19 rooms are scattered around a peaceful courtyard, with swimming pool and bar. Some of them are located upstairs, with a large shared terrace or balcony. All rooms are equipped with all comforts, including hot water, mosquito netting, satellite TV and air conditioning. A restaurant serves good-quality local and international specialties. Pleasant service.

Planted more than 40 years ago by Ngor Basse and his children, this palm grove offers today a small Eden in the heart of the village of Yayem. Songho, one of Ngor's sons, and his wife, Frédérique, welcome you to this charming, cosy and intimate lodge. The 6 rooms, including a suite, invite you to a relaxing rest, lulled by the song of the birds. In the middle of the palm grove, a beautiful swimming pool is located where it is pleasant to lounge, both during the day and at night. An orchard and a vegetable garden supply the restaurant for the greatest pleasure of the papillae. To discover!

Born from a longstanding Franco-Senegalese friendship, this solidarity tourism camp offers a beautiful escape in the middle of nature, by the seaside. Housed in traditional huts, the 18 rooms offer simple but pleasant comfort. The restaurant offers a tasty traditional cuisine, concocted with fresh products. Here, intercultural encounters with the villagers are at the heart of the activities. Perfect for soaking up the local culture!

Here is an address for backpackers with little money, with a domain between the sea and the village well maintained by the friendly Victorine Ndiaye and her team. Ten rustic but clean huts are placed on the sand, in front of the beach among the trees. The restaurant is a real good idea: on order, you can give in to your fish cravings: fresh monkfish, lobster, thiof, captain, all the catch of the day can be grilled according to your desires. If you are not from the camp, you can have lunch there and enjoy the private beach or the swimming pool, nice no?

Kabacoto Safari is one of the best hunting camps in West Africa, but it is also a comfortable place for families with a very friendly atmosphere. Whether you come to hunt or to rest, Jeanny and Ludovic will do everything to offer you an unforgettable stay. Facing the bolong, the bungalows, scattered in a flowered garden, have air conditioning, television and separate toilets. As for the villas, they are spacious and all equipped. Swimming pool, bubble bath, petanque and football fields, excursions and horse riding.

Amadou will bend over backwards to make your stay an unforgettable moment. He knows the area well and offers many excursions in the region: horse-drawn carriage rides to the palm groves of Diaglé, to Bambouglar (a village of fishermen and farmers) and on the shell hill of Bangaler or by dugout canoe to the Ile aux Oiseaux, among others. His camp is also pleasant: it is located in front of the bolong of Sokone and the huts in the middle of a garden with trees are suitable. Bingo, his wife, cooks good small dishes, especially grilled fish.

On an island as big as Monaco, this ecolodge blends in with nature. In a setting that is both lush and intimate, it offers a relaxing holiday, cut off from the world. Wooden bungalows and cabins with open-air bathrooms are tastefully decorated. The restaurant offers home cooking made with fresh products. In the evening, you can share convivial moments around board games, billiards and darts or more quietly, read a good book chosen from the library. Numerous excursions are available.

With its feet in the water, this fishing and discovery camp offers a complete change of scenery in the middle of nature. Powered by solar energy, it is run by Chantal and Gérard, two passionate Africa fans, who will organize fishing trips, island picnics and other excursions for you. The 9 spacious huts are scattered across a vast wooded plot, swept by the breeze of the bolongs. Between games of ping-pong, pétanque and beach volleyball, the atmosphere is family-friendly. There's also a lovely swimming pool for a refreshing dip. Tasty cuisine.

Olivier, the owner, fell in love with this small bush village. He decided to transform his house into a charming lodge to share his little paradise. He built everything with his own hands and the generous help of the villagers. And the result is sumptuous! The swimming pool calls for relaxation in the heart of a green setting, the huts, all air-conditioned, are comfortable and nicely furnished with open-air bathrooms and the wooden restaurant offers a delicious cuisine, concocted with fresh products.

Beautiful establishment on the edge of the bolong, taken over by Arnaud at the end of 2019. Dispersed in a lush garden, the 13 air-conditioned rooms offer modern comfort. The location is ideal for exploring the region and the magnificent view, on an arm of the river. Moreover, many excursions are organized such as fishing trips, pirogue rides, picnics in the bush, quad biking... Private swimming pool and beach. The bar-restaurant is extended by a pontoon which allows direct access to the river. A place to discover.

As its name suggests, this large house is set on the beach, offering a beautiful and relaxing setting to its guests . It harmoniously mixes contemporary style with traditional architecture for a better comfort. The rooms are all different, some are offered in the house, others in the garden. A swimming pool invites you to relax under the shelter of the sea wind. A boat with skipper is available for trips to the islands and fishing trips. The table d'hôte will delight your taste buds with its wood-fired pizzas and grilled fish.

Located in the Médine district, off the main road, this is an unpretentious, well-kept hostel where you can spend one or two peaceful nights in Sokone. The 11 ventilated or air-conditioned rooms are decent, furnished with TV and wardrobe. Bathrooms are equipped with hot-water showers. Nicknamed the "House of the Bolongs", the^2nd floor features a panoramic restaurant offering splendid views over the mangrove swamps. Perfect for enjoying local or international cuisine!

In the center of the village of Toubacouta, this friendly inn is a pleasant, peaceful place to put down your bags for a few days and explore the surrounding area by car or canoe. The 7 air-conditioned rooms, including one upstairs, are lined up in a quiet courtyard, with a touch of greenery. A lovely swimming pool, much appreciated when returning from excursions. Rooms are spacious, with comfortable bedding, small sitting area, TV, bathroom and separate toilet. The staff are friendly and will be happy to advise you on your visits. A recommended address.

The Cordon Bleu is a familiar bird in the region. And yet, when you leave the table, it's a description perfectly suited to the fresh, tasty cuisine of this charming hotel. Located on the banks of the Saloum River, the hotel boasts thirteen comfortable, air-conditioned cabins, two winter-heated swimming pools (one with a children's pool) and a library. Fishing, canoeing and horse-drawn carriage rides are also available... An excellent address, with a very warm and friendly welcome from the owners, Léna and Lionel, and their team.

This hotel has about 20 air-conditioned huts, each with hot water, bathroom and toilet, spread over a wooded area. The restaurant offers game-based specialities during the season, as well as fresh fish. The establishment also organizes hunting and fishing stays. Beautiful swimming pool to refresh yourself. Also many excursions are available. Le Caïman also owns a camp located in Mbellane, with traditional huts on stilts, and the Royal Malango hotel, in Fatick on the edge of a bolong.

Somewhere on a shell island between Sokone and Passy, the Barracuda invites you to go fishing, far from the circuits, or simply to take a dip in the pool overlooking the bolong. The bungalows, with all comforts and decorated with African sculptures, are scattered in a green garden. Prefer the large bungalows with private terrace facing the arm of the sea for moments of relaxation. On the restaurant's terrace, you can enjoy good Senegalese dishes but especially mangrove oysters, a speciality of Sokone, and fresh fish. To be discovered!

This charming village-hotel located on the edge of the Saloum River is composed of air-conditioned rooms, bungalows and suites, with satellite TV, telephone and very spacious bathroom. It's difficult to still feel in the city in this beautiful space. For swimming, one prefers the beautiful central swimming pool, even if one must admit that the sea in the background brings air and space. The panoramic bar-restaurant will make you discover a refined cuisine. Secure parking, petanque ground and table tennis tables. Very warm welcome.

Thiossane Adna, which means the tradition of the Serere life, is a warm and quiet camp in the middle of nature where you will observe a myriad of birds. The rooms have toilets and a bathroom with hot water. Catering is possible on site. Ideal starting point for dugout excursions, the camp is located near the pier. Fishing enthusiasts will be delighted with the organization of weekends or weeks dedicated to this activity. For a more local approach, possibility to take music and cooking lessons.

Spread over a domain of about 3 hectares, planted with a plethora of fruit trees, the Nino Ranch Lodge will seduce you with its exceptional setting and its comfort. Tastefully decorated, the main house has 5 lovely rooms including a family room for 5 people. Two suites with private terrace are scattered at the back of the building. Following its policy of autonomy, the establishment has its own vegetable garden, its animal farm and operates on solar energy. Beautiful swimming pool representing the map of Africa where you can eat with your feet in the water.

One of the only village camps in the area. It reopened in 2014 and the profits are invested in the village, such as in the construction of classrooms or the renovation of the dispensary. While taking part in a good deed, one appreciates this simple and warm camp. On the edge of one of the most beautiful beaches in the area, the ten ventilated huts are scattered over a wooded area. They offer minimal comfort, with cold water shower, bed and mosquito net. Summary, but well maintained. A good address for small budgets!

Keur Papaye offers a unique and authentic experience where the discovery of people and nature on a popular fishing spot is combined with 3-star comfort. As for the rooms, comfort and elegance blend harmoniously to offer guests a totally disconnected stay in an idyllic location. The establishment has all the services necessary for the smooth running of your stay; a restaurant, an infinity swimming pool, its beach, 2 boats for nautical activities? An atypical place where each object tells the history of Senegal.

You will be welcomed in the large restaurant which also serves as a reception by Marie-Hélène, the manageress who is a very friendly and smiling Senegalese. Built in mud brick, several cool huts, including triples with a mezzanine and a family room, are distributed in a flowered garden with a swimming pool. They have a television, a bathroom with Italian shower, a wardrobe, air conditioning and mosquito nets. The hotel also offers dugout canoe trips in the surrounding area.

In the heart of a 3-hectare property, this eco-responsible lodge blends harmoniously into its natural environment, on the edge of a long white sand beach. The suites and villas, some with private pools and sea views, are decorated with a refined blend of local handicrafts and designer furniture. They offer luxurious comfort for a relaxing stay. The chef will delight you with delicate dishes, concocted with vegetables from the garden and local products. Superb swimming pool. Children's club, various activities, massage and yoga room.

La Palangrotte is a tourist camp located in NDangane, 160 km south of Dakar, near the Siné Saloum inlet. Managed by the association Les Amis de la Palangrotte et du Sénégal, this establishment offers clean, sanitary huts. Ideally located, it is just 200 m from the beach and 100 m from the main street. Travelers appreciated the staff's warm welcome and the tranquility of the place. They also highlighted the possibility of making excursions into the bolongs and discovering the Saloum islands by pirogue, thanks to Semou, a piroguier and fisherman renowned in the region. La Palangrotte also offers the chance to take part in waste collection activities and organic farming initiatives. Prices are affordable, making it a destination of choice for travelers.

Here you are at the water's edge, in the heart of a small paradise, in total contrast with the atmosphere of Kaolack. Comfortable suites and bungalows on stilts, impeccable rooms in the middle of a lush garden, swimming pool and bubble bath, football pitch and a copious restaurant, the site is perfect for spending beautiful holidays in complete relaxation. The bungalows on stilts and suites, all wooden with thatched roofs, overlook the Saloum River magnificently. One feels good there, between the comfort and the calm of the place, rocked by the lapping of the waves at high tide.

Kinkeliba Lodge is a hotel and restaurant located on the island of Mar Lodj, near Ndangane. This ecolodge offers a unique setting in which to relax and discover the Sine Saloum region. Guests can enjoy magnificent sunsets from the terrace or by the infinity pool, facing the mangroves. They may also be lucky enough to spot porpoises sailing up the river. Rooms are in typical African huts, and meals feature African and European cuisine based on fresh local produce. Kinkeliba Lodge also offers free shuttles by pirogue to Ndangane, for stays of two nights or more. Shuttle times are as follows: departure from Kinkeliba Lodge to Ndangane at 10:30 in the morning and 15:30 in the afternoon, and departure from Ndangane to Kinkeliba Lodge at 12:00 in the morning and 16:30 in the afternoon.

Located on the banks of the bolong, the hotel has around 40 air-conditioned rooms, including some suites, spread over several buildings. Choose the rooms by the swimming pool, which are more pleasant and cooler. At lunchtime, you can enjoy fresh fish or free-range chicken by the large swimming pool, accompanied by vegetables from the market. There is also an air-conditioned dining room for dinners. Possibility to go kayaking, to visit the Saloum saltworks and to observe the birds. Ideal for a stopover.

Céline and Gilles, a friendly and dynamic couple, welcome you in their charming guest house, located in a peaceful and green environment. Keur Niaye has four beautiful rooms, with a subdued atmosphere and tastefully decorated. Meals are taken in the shade, in the flowered garden, where Céline offers you a varied cuisine, composed of African, European and even Asian dishes. During your stay, the couple will, if you wish, share their passions with you: Céline, Tai Ji Chuan; Gilles, fishing. A good address!

La Palangrotte is a vacation home located in the town of Ndangane, 160 km south of Dakar, near an inlet in the Siné Saloum region. This tourist camp offers clean, sanitary huts just 200 m from the beach and 100 m from the main street, making it an ideal location for travelers. Travelers' comments highlight the staff's warm welcome, the tranquility of the location and the cleanliness of the facilities. Excursions in the bolongs, from island to island, are also very popular, thanks in particular to Semou, a fishing piroguier who introduces guests to magical places and offers long-line fishing activities. What's more, prices are affordable, making this an interesting choice for travelers looking for a pleasant and authentic stay in Senegal.