Things to see and do Djembéring

It is said that this cheese tree, several hundred years old, was planted there by migrants who settled away from the village of Djembéring when it was located in the place of the Sangawatte eco-museum (where remains have been found). There is a remarkable forest of cheese trees on the way to the sea in the direction of Nikine. Some trunks have been hollowed out for the construction of dugouts, plates, musical instruments... A walk is necessary if you are in the vicinity.

On the road to Djembéring, about ten kilometres from Cape Town, is the small village of Bouyouye, which is appreciated by some inhabitants of the region. Nothing really special, but still an authentic atmosphere, a gentle way of life, very close to the seaside resort. Inhabited by about 300 souls, the village is today entirely powered by solar energy, electricity and even water, thanks to the investments of a Belgian, very attached to this place. It is also a good place to stop for a bike ride for those who want to take their time and have a drink.

This open-air museum is located in the old village where the first inhabitants of Djembéring lived. Bones have been found there, proof of the existence of a cemetery, but no dating has been carried out. As in the Kadioute ecomuseum, we discover the culture and traditions of the Diola through an interesting journey, in the bush this time, where we discover objects of daily life such as fishing boats or mortar to plunder seeds. At the end of the visit, you will taste the local palm wine!

Jean will take you to see the village fetishist or the forest of cheese trees, giving very interesting information about Diola traditions and history. He can also suggest nice excursions, like going to Kachiwane by all-terrain vehicle, taking a pirogue to Nikine and returning by 4x4. Possibility of excursion by rowing boat to Egueye Island to see the crocodiles and the mangrove oyster harvest. A trip off the beaten track, which will delight travelers, we are here in the heart of Africa.