The best accommodations Casamance

Simple huts on the edge of a superb beach, in the middle of nowhere. You can eat under the palm trees, and in the evening, sing around the campfire. You can "chill out" on hammocks in a postcard landscape. The camp was taken over by Joseph, Jean's brother from the Asseb camp, following the death of Augustin, who was also behind the ecopark project opened next door to the camp. The ecolodge has 12 en-suite rooms. Tours of the nature reserve and other activities are organized here.

This eco-friendly hotel stands out from the classic campsites. All clean and well decorated, powered by solar energy, it is the attraction of the village. Here you will find hardwood huts with pretty duvet covers, mosquito nets and bathroom, a small family apartment with kitchen, but also a small swimming pool and even a fitness and weight room to stay in shape! Aladin, the young and friendly owner, is very dynamic. His wife Awa offers a cuisine as elaborate as lobsters and prawns flambéed in pastis.

Around a splendid cheese maker which acts as a bar, the restaurant, the swimming pool and the ten bungalow rooms of the lodge are organized. Each hut has been built using diola construction techniques and traditional materials, with a touch of bobo. Very original, even artistic, they are very comfortable. It is also necessary to taste the pizza of the Italian owner Giulio, "the best in West Africa", who is a master in this matter. A calm, restful and warm place, full of charm. To be discovered!

Nice, clean, very simple, low-cost huts with ventilation or air-conditioning, hot water and wifi, private terrace and beach view. Excursions can be organized. Lovely forest of wild palm trees on the way to the shore. Excellent welcome from Eugène Diatta and his family. The restaurant focuses on fish and seafood. Most of the vegetables served come from the camp's own vegetable garden. European-style breakfast. What more could you ask for than a game of pétanque?

Diédhiou and Ababacar, two brothers from a village near Bignona, welcome you in their camp orchestrated with a Senegalese style and discovery of its culture. The renovated huts are clean and well tiled, the others are not recommended... Even if the place is basic, it is conducive to rest and relaxation, in an authentic and friendly atmosphere. Its asset: its panoramic restaurant overlooking its pretty private beach, with its straw huts to rest in the shade. Possibility to take kess kess lessons.

2 rental villas with a capacity of 5 and 6 people (100 and 134 m ²). They are fully equipped, close to the beach and ideal for families. Rates are staggered according to the season and the duration of the rental.

We are very quiet in this camp near the beautiful beach of Kafountine! The rooms are simple and clean, with private bathroom. Take the time to chat with the manager Mamadou, and his team to know the customs of the region. Several activities are offered such as excursions on the islands around Kafountine, pirogue rides and fishing days. Perfect to immerse yourself in the heart of the local culture and rest.

Away from the centre, this motel will suit people looking for calm and serenity. Arranged around a garden planted with trees, the 12 ventilated rooms are spacious and comfortable with an interior bathroom. One room has been specially arranged on the ground floor to accommodate the disabled. On the top floor, the large terrace offers a magnificent view of the bolongs and the surrounding vegetation. Ideal for breakfast. Jacques, the owner, is also a friendly and smiling man who will share his joie de vivre with you!

Marie-Odile, assisted by her daughter Christine, welcomes her guests in a beautiful red brick impluvium hut where five large rooms with cold water showers have been built. They are correct, comfortable and have ventilation. Breakfast is taken outside in the garden under a palm-roofed straw hut. It is also possible to enjoy delicious Senegalese dishes, on order. Christine and Marie-Odile are pleasant and caring people for their guests. A good address!

Music above all. Surrounded by poètes, Francis manages his camp along with his circle of musicians, and what is happening is very special. What gives you the desire to stay or return (and you will not be the first). Approximately sleeps at built-in camp prices.

Several huts planted in a garden with chickens and a rooster. Fan and mosquito net. You will have to walk 15 minutes to get to the beach. The huts are clean and well maintained with indoor sanitary facilities. Jean, who welcomes you, is a charismatic character of the village. He will take you to meet the fetishist, to visit the forest of cheese trees, by pirogue to Nikine or the island of Egueye to observe the crocodiles and the harvest of mangrove oysters. You will learn a lot with him, especially about the Diola traditions.

The owner, Malang Badji (if removed from all Diatta Casamance and Badji, it would not be longer high society), is artist- painter. Also sculptor. See its creations, exhibits and creates in camp. You will certainly be charmed by the colours of his works and the charm of the hotel. The restaurant is particularly welcoming. Solar energy and wind mill.

This hunting hotel has about fifteen well-kept bungalows on the water's edge, nestled in a splendid palm grove. If you get there early enough, the management can find you, from January to the end of April, a hunting permit and a tracker. The establishment also organizes various excursions in the surroundings and offers air-conditioned car rentals. You can also relax by the lovely swimming pool, enjoy local cuisine in front of the river, play various games or take care of yourself in the beauty salon. To discover!

In a garden enlivened by bougainvilleas and birdsong, it is a bit like a relay between the basic comfort of camping and hotels. The bungalows are more pleasant, equipped with air conditioning and indoor sanitation than the rooms lined up on the other side. Meals are taken in the restaurant or on the beautiful terrace overlooking the beautiful beach of Cap Skirring. You will taste Senegalese dishes or seafood in a relaxing and peaceful setting. The staff is friendly, sometimes a little nonchalant.

Marie-Hélène Mendy, the owner, has 8 rooms, some of which are under renovation. A real heart for this friendly and warm character. The rooms are comfortable, clean and decorated with patina on the ceiling and are ideal for relaxing holidays. Meals cooked by Marie-Hélène are delicious and the proportions can satisfy the greatest eaters. Grilled fish and mafé upon request.

Here is a nice camp that offers traditional huts, tastefully decorated and scattered in the heart of a green garden. They are all close to the ocean, and you are lulled at night by the sound of the waves. Perfect to recharge your batteries. The meals are copious and tasty, based on local dishes and products of the sea. Here are organized walks in the bolongs and fishing trips, very famous. Possibility of taking courses of pottery, batik and djembé. Dancing parties are organized at the bar every Thursday evening.

This hotel, owned by the diocese of Ziguinchor, which had some 30 rooms, has been under construction for some time now. Only 12 rooms were operational at the time of our visit. All are ventilated, with en-suite shower rooms and mosquito nets. In Building A, on the first floor, each room opens onto two terraces. On one side, a view of the historical remains, on the other, the beach. The outdoor terrace under the palm trees is most charming. It's a pity that the establishment is taking too long to complete its renovations.

A true haven of peace, this camp offers simplicity and conviviality. Its impeccably maintained huts, each with its own bathroom, are set in a pretty garden planted with trees and brightened by birdsong. Breakfast is served on the banks of the bolong, and meals featuring local specialties are served in an airy hut overlooking the mangrove swamp. Special mention for the mangrove oysters grilled over an open fire. A real treat! A warm welcome from Abdou Ndiaye and his team.

This establishment belongs to the owners of Kadiandoumagne. It has a dozen clean and well kept rooms, all air-conditioned or ventilated, with mosquito net and indoor toilet-shower. Outdoor swimming pool. You can also have a drink with friends before going to the dance floor, since the Bombolong - named after a percussion instrument that is played with sticks - is also a nightclub every night. It's a meeting place for locals and tourists who come to let off steam on the dance floor.

Paradise (yes, that's American for "paradaïz"!) has a camp atmosphere, with clean rooms scattered around a lovely garden, with direct access to the beach. For the rooms in the impluvium hut, if you get too hot, a fan is available at extra cost. The camp can organize pirogue rides, fishing trips and other equally enjoyable activities. The food is very good and copious, with good seafood. We recommend the lobsters, which should be ordered in advance.

Endowed with a small flowered garden, this large white house is home to a dozen impeccable accommodations, including a spacious and bright apartment. On the ground floor, the rooms offer modest comfort, with bathroom with hot water and independent toilets. If you are a group, we recommend the apartment on the first floor, which has two bedrooms, a living area, a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony. Perfect for a quiet stay.

Nestled on the banks of the river, the hotel is distinguished by its magnificent green estate, adorned with a large swimming pool where it is pleasant to relax. It offers about thirty rooms and bungalows, some of which are accessible to people with disabilities. The apartments, with their colourful decoration, are equipped with TV, mini bar, air conditioning, with separate toilet and shower. As a bonus, a private terrace for moments of idleness. In this luxurious setting, at affordable prices, holidays go hand in hand with relaxation and well-being!

This waterfront camp enjoys a privileged riverside location in a quiet district of Ziguinchor. It's a pleasant place to come for lunch, especially on stifling hot days, when you can enjoy the river breeze and a hearty meal. At the entrance, 16 decent but small rooms are arranged around a tree-lined patio. Ventilated or air-conditioned, with or without TV, they are ideal for the less demanding backpacker, for one or two nights. The staff are friendly, if a little nonchalant.

Right next door to Ambroise's, this rudimentary camp offers five basic rooms with beds and mosquito nets, two of which have indoor bathrooms. For the others, it's an African-style shower, with a bucket of water and out of sight. In the bedrooms, a few books are placed on the shelves to escape before falling asleep. Hammocks invite you to relax by the river. Activities such as fishing and crocodile watching are also available. A place of serenity.

Lost among the palm trees, close to the sacred forest, this lodge is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. The 5 rooms, with open-air bathrooms and private terraces, are scattered throughout a luxuriant garden of orange, papaya and lemon trees. In the middle of the garden is a beautiful swimming pool for a refreshing dip. The restaurant features local produce and vegetables in a simple yet inventive cuisine. A warm welcome from Samba and Maria, a mixed-race couple who donate part of their profits to the local community.

Very nice hostel, which opened its doors in 2011 and has six double rooms with private bathroom, including a very spacious one with a mezzanine. The African decoration is well cared for, the construction is made of natural materials and the garden is lush. The setting is also superb, on the edge of a long sandy beach where you can have breakfast on the dunes or dine around a wood fire with traditional fish dishes. There are also barbecues where seasonal products are in the spotlight. To be discovered!

The Cisko Centre Culturel includes a large swimming pool with the name of the centre in mosaic, comfortable rooms in a multi-storey building, a design bar restaurant and nostalgic murals of the Vaud region of Switzerland. Surprising. Cisko, the initiator of the concept, has been commuting between Geneva and Cape Town for years. Mountain bike and car rental possible, percussion and traditional dance lessons, concerts, pool party on Saturdays... you won't get bored here. Please note, you are only 20 minutes walk from the beach.

Lost in the middle of nowhere, in the heart of the mangrove, the island where Ambroise and his family live invites to relaxation and disconnection. Unfortunately the site caught fire in 2021 and Ambroise only has a double hut for his guests. The bathroom is located outside, in the open air, and the shower is taken with a bucket of water. The meals feature grilled fish, cooked simply but just as delicious. Several activities are offered: dugout canoe rides, walks and fishing. Romantic and wild.

This beautiful hotel has a large swimming pool with a panoramic view on its private and wild beach, where the zebus come to rest during the day. The environment is relaxing, ideal to recharge your batteries, far from the agitation of Cap Skirring. We stay in well-equipped and clean huts, which have private terraces with sea view. One also appreciates the green setting, the availability and the helpfulness of the staff. Several excursions and activities are offered such as quad biking, sea excursions or golf. Good welcome.

The Kaloa-Les Palétuviers complex is a hotel, a restaurant and a night club. Its main assets: its proximity to the lively village center, its pretty and large swimming pool under the palm trees, and its private terraces overlooking the bolongs located at the back of the establishment. The large garden is luxuriant with hammocks and tables placed everywhere. The rooms are clean and well decorated, air-conditioned with private bathroom. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisine, very good and pleasant, installed under a large straw hut.

This camp is run by a very warm Franco-Senegalese couple, Valérie and Hyacinthe, who will guide you to the Kalissaye reserve in bivouac or to the surrounding islands to observe birds and crocodiles. Ten banco huts nicely decorated with drawings and wooden objects, with basins in the bathrooms, are part of this eco-friendly camp equipped with dry toilets and solar energy. The cuisine concocted with local products and served around a convivial table is excellent and the small rest areas of the camp are delicious.

It's the perfect place to stay with peace of mind! Facing the bolong, the hotel offers ten traditional huts, including one suite, scattered in a superb garden with trees. The spacious rooms are ventilated and all equipped with mosquito nets. The restaurant features Senegalese cuisine, family and generous. One appreciates the calm, the beautiful view and above all the friendliness of the staff. In addition to enjoying the beautiful setting, you can also visit the pelican island, go fishing, hiking or take part in the life of the village.

Situated just a stone's throw from the most beautiful beach of Cap Skirring, this hotel offers well-maintained rooms with European-style comfort. The location is quiet and peaceful. Fitness room, children's area, massages and even a meeting room for those who would like to work out. You can enjoy a cocktail or a good meal on the spacious rooftop terrace with a beautiful view of the flowered garden and the swimming pool. The hotel also has a residence composed of 2 beautiful apartments (F2 and F3). Qualified and attentive staff.

Located away from the city centre, in a peaceful setting, this is the latest addition to the Malahika Hotels, which will open in 2018. The hotel has the same layout as the Tambacounda hotel, with grid pattern walkways leading to comfortable and functional rooms. There is also a lovely swimming pool to cool off when the heat becomes stifling. Meals are made to order and you will find a diverse choice of Senegalese and European dishes on the menu. The staff is welcoming and concerned about the well-being of its guests.

A little haven of peace, right by the beach. Au P'tit Bonheur lives up to its name! The camp is simple, set in a pretty flower-filled garden with a long swimming pool. Scattered throughout this tranquil area, the 7 air-conditioned studios are spacious and spotlessly clean, with fully-equipped kitchens, functional bathrooms, TVs and safes. They all have private terraces where you can enjoy lunch or dinner. You'll feel right at home in this intimate and pleasant setting. A must-see!

Anne-Cécile and Thierry, a Belgian-Senegalese couple, open the doors of their property on the edge of the bolongs. The rooms and studios are scattered around a magnificently wooded garden, where you can enjoy breakfast on the terrace. Ventilated or air-conditioned, the accommodation is spacious and functional. Some have private terraces where you can relax and listen to the birdsong. Excursions and fishing trips are also organized. The restaurant, open to outside guests, serves fish, shellfish and meat dishes.

At the exit of Vélingara, direction Kolda, here is a small haven of peace to disconnect in the middle of nature. The ten traditional huts, built in mud bricks to keep the place cool, are scattered over a vast wooded area. They are simple, equipped with television and breathe cleanliness. There is also a large conference room, fully equipped. The restaurant serves delicious local dishes, cooked with quality products. The welcome is also exceptional: caring, friendly and smiling. A nice stopover!

In the middle of the bush, not far from the beach, Sarah and Thomas open the doors of their lush estate, where they cultivate fruit, flowers, medicinal plants and vegetables using permaculture methods. In the heart of this hectare, where it's easy to get lost, are scattered 6 rooms of basic comfort, some of which open onto a rich library and have a private bathroom. Sarah, of Tunisian origin, concocts delicious Senegalese dishes that she revisits in her own way, using harvests from her vegetable garden. An open-air bar where reggae parties are sometimes held.

Overlooking a beautiful sandy beach, this magnificent resort promises a comfortable, relaxing and rejuvenating stay. Named after movie stars, the cozy, elegant African huts are scattered around a lush garden, enlivened by huge sculptures depicting African fauna. You'll also appreciate the deluxe rooms offering a beautiful ocean view from their private terraces, and the suites opening onto the superb pool and beach. Massage room and all kinds of entertainment in high season. Friendly staff.

Mamadou, known as Campos, and his friendly team welcome you to their well-kept camp overlooking the beach. The airy rooms are set in a peaceful flower-filled garden. They are pleasant, colorful and functional, especially the studio with its fully-equipped kitchen. New rooms, with direct access to the beach, were under construction at the time of our visit. The airy restaurant boasts a lovely ocean view. It serves local and international dishes, as well as grilled meats. A great deal!

Right next to Le Lamantin, also on the river, this rudimentary camp offers three clean rooms with outhouses in a central hut and two separate rooms. Breakfast is simple, with bread, jam and coffee. The menus are copious, offering good value for money. To enjoy the scenery, you can rent a kayak to glide down the river or a pirogue to reach one of the surrounding islands. Other excursions are possible by car to discover the surrounding villages.

Louis and his family offer a simple welcome to this authentic camp with their feet in the sand. The 12 rooms in various shades of blue are basic, with a mosquito-screened bed, shower and toilet. At night, you're lulled to sleep by the lapping of the waves. In the early morning, it's not uncommon for dolphins to liven up breakfasts with their presence in the river. Meals feature the day's catch, often brought in by Louis. Several excursions are available from the camp. For total relaxation!

There are air-conditioned, rather correct rooms with indoor water room. Doors decorated with mats, artist paintings and environmental light bulbs give a "African" touch to the place. But the best asset of the hotel is its garden, where it is nice to have a drink. Meals possible on site provided you order in advance.

Located at the entrance of the Nile crocodile farm. Beware, you will be a bit isolated from the city and it is sometimes difficult to find taxis in this area. There are three wooden lodges, furnished and equipped with crockery, utensils, including gas stoves and refrigerator. Running water, electricity, ventilation, private toilet-showers. There is also a restaurant where the emphasis is on farm products. It is one of the only restaurants that offers crocodile meat on the menu!

In the 1970s, the concept of integrated rural tourism emerged in Casamance. On the initiative of young people motivated to develop their villages, several camps were set up, respecting traditional architecture and involving local people in management and animation. Profits are then used to build village infrastructures such as maternity wards and schools. Contact Djiby Diatta for a list of these camps.

The advantage of this hunters' camp is its pleasant, refreshing setting on the banks of the Casamance River, with mango, lemon, apple, cashew and coconut trees. Cases and rooms are equipped with all the necessary comforts. In the restaurant, the menu features Senegalese and European dishes served by the pool. On the bar side, there's a larger pool for swimming laps. Concerts are held here on Fridays, and on Saturdays, the international discotheque welcomes a local audience. Warm welcome.

This hostel, originally christened "Mampatakoto", then simplified in "Mampato", has four rooms with toilets, ventilation, water heater and a huge garden garden making place for campers. We're sure that grapefruit juice and mango desserts are not made with imported fruit, there's full next door.

Double bungalows maintained by a Senegalese born, Guinean of heart. Shared bathroom or private bathroom. On a beautiful area much closer to the sea and where the afforestation attempts are pleasant feeling. Many possibilities for excursions, by canoe or by car.