The best hotels Casamance

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Located in the village of Badiouré, in the heart of the classified forest of Kalounayes, this camp specialized in hunting offers impeccable comfort. The 26 air-conditioned bungalows are scattered in a pleasant garden planted with trees, where a beautiful swimming pool is located. The restaurant serves good Senegalese and international cuisine. It is best to stay there on full board, as the establishment is quite isolated. Hunting excursions organized by the owner over several days, and one can then sleep in a bush camp.

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.

Like the other establishments of the Horizons Bleus hotel chain, this hotel is very well maintained and offers good services. Around 30 comfortable rooms are built around a large swimming pool where it is very pleasant to relax. Behind, an extension has been fitted out with about twenty air-conditioned rooms. As for the restaurant, it offers a varied choice of local and European dishes, cooked with fresh, quality products. The reception is friendly and professional. Good value for money.

Here is an unpretentious establishment that may be suitable for an overnight stopover, on the road to Kolda or Tambacounda. Some basic but clean rooms are installed behind the bar. They are air-conditioned, equipped with mosquito nets, a television and a shower with cold water. During the day, the locals come here to have a drink, in a pleasant convivial atmosphere. It is also possible to eat from a generous family kitchen, to order. The welcome is friendly, the place rather peaceful, in a local atmosphere.

About forty clean rooms arranged around a garden lacking greenery. Correct comfort (ventilation or air conditioning, but nothing exceptional).

A quiet hotel where Célestine welcomes you with a smile. Well maintained, clean and simple rooms. Do not hesitate to ask Room 3, which has a view of a beautiful courtyard courtyard.

Obsolete rooms but under renovation during our visit. They are ventilated or air-conditioned, spread around a pretty garden. Meals are served only at lunchtime but a wide choice of fast food in the evening (sandwich, burger, fried chicken, etc.). TV in all rooms and wifi.

Run by the Diallo family, the Hobbé hotel offers a pleasant setting with its flowery garden. About fifteen spacious huts, near the swimming pool, a very peaceful VIP area with seven rooms and also a large building which houses about ten air-conditioned rooms. They are well-kept and comfortable, with their bathtub. At the restaurant, game is in the spotlight from December to April. As everywhere in the region, remember to book during this period: hunters are taking over the area and it can be difficult to find room.

Le Falafu is a 2-star hotel located in Cap Skirring. The hotel is right on the beach, offering easy access to the sea. It features a bar/lounge where guests can relax and enjoy a drink. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV and private bathroom. High-speed Wi-Fi is available free of charge in common areas. Parking is free and there's a garden where guests can take a stroll. The hotel offers various room options, including a studio with ocean views.

This guest house is a good address, for its comfortable rooms at low prices, its relaxed atmosphere and its eco-friendly footprint, all with solar energy. Simon and his wife Khady offer double rooms with shared bathroom, and a comfortable hut with private private bathroom. During the day, you can take a nap in the shade of the palm trees after a bio meal. In particular, you can enjoy the pizzas of Simon, baked by wood fire.

Cap-Sénégal is a leisure center located in Cap Skirring, a small village in southern Senegal renowned for its immense sandy beaches. The center offers rooms for rent, as well as a restaurant where you can sample specialties made from local produce. You can also relax in the sun by the swimming pool, surrounded by colorful flowers and palm trees. Cap-Sénégal offers a wide range of sporting and cultural activities, including swimming, basketball, volleyball, tennis, squash, ping-pong, mountain biking, pétanque, gym, zumba, cinemas, concerts and exhibitions. Whether you want to spend a few minutes or a few hours in Cap-Sénégal, you'll appreciate the gentle pace of life in this friendly, relaxing setting.

This traditional restaurant, close to the fishing port, is popular with locals and expats alike for its lively weekend concerts. It's also a popular spot for good-quality French, Senegalese and even Indian dishes. We recommend the tasty crab ravioli, tandoori chicken or beef bourguignon. In addition to the à la carte menu, the slate changes regularly to the delight of your taste buds. The restaurant also has a number of decent, inexpensive rooms, which should be avoided at weekends if you want to relax.