Seven things to do in Casamance - Senegal

Top "7" Seven Things to do in Casamance

(In no particular order)

Things to do in Casamance

 Djibelor

There is a protected forest at Djibelor. Great place to
spot fantastic,butterflies and birds. Also you will find  a farm that is open to visitors with some wildlife exhibit. Great diversity of tree and wildlife with 30 acres of different species..tropical fruit(Pineapple,aloe vera ,etc. ). Like croc's go to the back of the farm to find a crocodile farm,where you can get close to Nile crocs in all ages and sizes.



Carabane Island

Things to do in Casamance

Also known as Karabane, is an island and a village located in the extreme south-west of Senegal, in the mouth of the Casamance River. Although most of Carabane is covered in .mangroves, its coconut trees and sandy beaches attract tourists.Carabane may also be accessed by a two or three hour boat trip from Ziguinchor. While Basse Casamance National Park and Kalissaye Avifaunal Reserve have not been open for years due to the Casamance Conflict, Carabane has been found to be very good place for bird watching.

Carabane has many historic sites, such as the Catholic mission house built in 1880 which has since been turned into a hotel, a Brittany-style church building which is no longer in use, and a former slave-trade building. There is also a French cemetery where a Troupes de marine-Captain with the name Aristide Protet was shot with a poisoned arrow and buried standing up in front of the sea, according to his last wishes

Kafountine - Kailo Island

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 Is Senegals the largest fishing village. in the Casamance region of Senegal.The drive from Ziguinchor to Kafountine takes about 2 hours. Add to this the re-occurring stops for the military, toll road keepers and animals, and the drive can stretch out to 3 hours. Board a boat to Kailo Island. This Island is occupied by animists.


Animism is based on the belief that natural objects and idols or fetishes have magical power.

Thing to do in Casamance

Cap Skirring
Oh.. its wonderful sandy beaches.(they say the finest beaches in Senegal ) also spelled Cap Skiring. A town on the Atlantic Ocean coast of the Basse Casamance (Ziguinchor) region of Senegal. It is a popular seaside resort with Europeans. It has everything you need for a perfect  seaside holiday, From its golden sandy beaches lined with coconut palms to it warm waters and vast areas where you can find peace and quiet. This former sleepy fishing visit is a must stop for Casamance.

 

Edioungou


Things to do in Casamance

Edioungou Village located about 40 km from Ziguinchor. a small isolated village in the middle of the mangrove. The only access road is the river.

Edioungou is famous for its pottery. You can watch a demonstration by local women creating pottery. The work is distinctive because they add a mixture of soil and crushed shells to the clay before firing. Afterward you must purchase a pot as souvenir of you lovey day in Endioungou.

Ziguinchor

Things to do in Casamance

The standard day trip from Ziguinchor includes a pirogue trip. This is by far the best way to visit a lot of the Islands on the Casamance River (sometimes the only way). Ports of call are..... Affiniam and Djilapao on the northern side of the Casamance River and a trip to Île des Oiseaux. in Djilapao, you can see some beautiful cases à étages (traditional two-storey mud houses). The Island of Oiseaux is great for bird lovers; with very little effort you can see pelicans, flamingos, kingfishers, storks and sunbirds as well as many more species.

Oussouye

Things to do in Casamance

  Halfway between Zinguinchor and Cap Skiring. Known for its bicycle tourism....Contact Benjamin of Casamance VTT. They rent bikes for full or half day tours of the area.

The trails are rolling, sometimes broad and passable, mostly narrow paths and secrets used by people to go in the woods, the fields or go from village to village.

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