Lake Retba In Senegal's Pink Lake

A boat floats on what looks like a huge strawberry milk-lake.

The wooden vessels were photographed from the air bobbing on Lake Retba, in Senegal.

From above the mass of water - which spans one square mile - looks staggeringly similar to a giant milkshake.

Giant milkshake: High levels of salt cause the water to change colour

And just like the Dead Sea swimmers are even able to FLOAT on the water with ease.

The bizarre colour is caused by high levels of salt - with some areas containing up to 40% of the condiment.

Michael Danson, an expert in extremophile bacteria from Bath University, said: "The strawberry colour is produced by salt-loving organism Dunaliella salina.

Pink on white: The dramatic change in colour as the water meets the shore

"They produce a red pigment that absorbs and uses the energy of sunlight to create more energy, turning the water pink.

"Lakes like Retba and the Dead Sea, which have high salt concentrations, were once thought to be incompatible with life - hence the names. But they are very much alive."

Salt collectors can often be seen scouring the expanse to remove the valuable mineral - but first have to coat their skin with sheer butter.

This helps protect their skin from exposure to the intense salt levels in the three metre deep lake.

Villagers process and sell the mineral

Salt crystals cling to the bodies of miners who work the lake everyday to extract its contents.

And towering piles of collected salt litter the shoreline.

Villagers then process it before selling and using the valuable mineral.

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The Atlantic Slave Trade

The Atlantic Slave Trade

Goree Island Slave Monument

You might wonder why a site devoted to tourism would bring up a painful subject like slavery. One of the reasons that African Americans travel to Africa is to find their heritage. Many chose South or East Africa, but to really trace their roots they must travel to West Africa (just like Alex Haley author of Roots) 

 Millions of people were dispatched in chains from West African ports running from Senegal to Angola, bound for Brazil, Caribbean and the United States.  South Africa did enslave the native population but didn't export them. In fact South Africa did import slaves from Asia.

What where the forces that drove slavery to the America's? The main one was Europeans craving for labor intensive crops like sugar, tea, coffee,tobacco and cotton. Except for cotton these crops where luxuries and some might be called drugs.  They needed a huge source of cheap labor.

So where was this labor going to come from. It's not surprising that the Europeans turned to slavery as a labor solution. Slavery including chattel slavery , the most extreme form, in which people are legally defined as property- had a long history in the Old World. At that time most slaves were not Africa but European.  The word slavery comes from the world slav referring to the Slavic people of northern Europe who were enslaved in southern Europe. Using European slaves did not work because they could not survive the tropical conditions and diseases in the Americas and Islands.The European colonist first tried to enslave the native population. This failed because 95% of the native population died from Old World diseases like small poxs and measles. Also being on their home territory many were able to escape. It is said that in the century after Columbus sailed to the New World  the population of natives lost 90 million.

Atlantic Slave Trade

Africans were acclimated to tropical climates and had some protection from Old World disease due to prior to exposure to Europeans. Since most slaves where needed in the the tropical areas of the Americas.... so Africans became the choice. It is estimated that around 50% of the slaves went to the Caribbeans, 40% to South  and Central America with only 5% to the United States.

There has been a lot of debate about how many West Africans where shipped to the New World as slaves. A 1999 study by Harvard puts the number at around 11 million. Remember this does not include those who didn't survive capture and the horror of the middle passage.

Slave Ship

Many white Europeans and Americans seem to take some satisfaction from the fact that most African slaves where sold into slavery by other Africans. Using this "logic" to shift the blame from Europeans to Africans. There is plenty of blame to go around. Remember that Africans did not sell their own people. The word African was more of a European state of mind.  Populations in Africa thought of themselves as Igbo, Asante, Kongo, Yourba..etc.  These tribes did keep and sell slaves from other tribes ..not thought of as their own people.  The biggest factor was the demand that drove the West African slave trade...it came from the Europeans wanting cheap labor for their plantations in the the New World.

When American descendant of these slaves return to West Africa here are a few points of interest:

• Goree Island , Senegal -  premiere destination for those interested in the history of the trans-Atlantic slave-trade.   The main attraction is the Maison des Esclaves (House of Slaves)

• Elmina Castle, Ghana - One of several former slave forts along Ghana's Atlantic coast, is a hugely popular destination and place of pilgrimage for African-American tourists

• Albreda Island, Gambia - French Slave port now has a slave musuem

• Jufureh, Gambia is the home village of Kunta Kinte

• The Route des Esclaves , Benin - a 2.5 mile road lined with fetishes and statues where the slaves would take their final walk down to beach and to the slave-ships. Important memorials have been set up in the last village on this road, which was the "point of no return".

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US Ambassador to Senegal and to Guinea-Bissau Website



Lewis LukensUS Ambassador to Senegal and to Guinea-Bissau

On behalf of the President of the United States and the American people, welcome to the United States Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. We have designed our website to make it easy for you to navigate. You will find a number of different links, organized to facilitate your search for information, be it on the United States, the many sections that make up the Embassy, or the process for applying for a visa for entry into the U.S.

Senegal is one of our most important allies in Africa based on a long history of close cooperation and friendship. Together we have worked to promote human rights, disarmament, conflict resolution and peace-keeping missions on the African continent, and Senegal has been an invaluable partner in the fight against the scourge of HIV/AIDS and international terrorism. USAID has devoted over $204 million (1998-2006) for programs to develop Senegal’s private sector businesses, strengthen democracy and support health and education. The Peace Corps has been working in Senegal since 1963. At any given time, more than 230 volunteers are offering their talents to help Senegalese help themselves.

The Embassy is also responsible for conducting bilateral relations with Guinea-Bissau, where we are working to help the Government achieve its goals of national reconciliation, democracy building, and economic growth. U.S. assistance programs include strengthening the capacity of Guinea-Bissau's Popular National Assembly, cashew sector, and health and education delivery systems. A USDA-funded Food for Education program is feeding thousands of school children and providing protection against malaria. We are also assisting with de-mining efforts, small community projects through the Ambassador's Self-Help Program, and construction projects through our Office of Defense Cooperation's humanitarian assistance program.

You can learn more about the U.S. Embassy and the work we do here in Senegal by following links on topics that interest you. Thank you for visiting our site, and we invite you to stop by often for regular updates about the Embassy. I hope you will find our site enjoyable and informative, and if you have any comment, suggestion or idea about how to make this service more complete and useful, do not hesitate to send us feedback.
Thank you,
Lewis LukensUS Ambassador to Senegal and to Guinea-Bissau Wesite: http://dakar.usembassy.gov/index.html

Senegal Grand National Theater

Senegal Grand National Theater

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Senegal Grand Nation Theater

The 1800-seat Senegal National Grand Theater, is a  21 million Euro gift to the people of Senegal from China. It opened in April of 2011, replacing the current national theatre in Dakar, with a capacity of 1,100, that was built in 1965.

The Senegal National Grand Theater will mainly be used for singing and dancing performances, and can also work as cinema or conference hall as well. It will play an important role in satisfying the cultural needs of the Senegalese.

Built on an area of ​​about three acres, the Senegal National Grand Theater has a capacity of 1,800 seats and six floors.

Location: Carrefour Cyrnos x Boulevard de l'Arsenal

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Festival of Jazz - 20th Annual - St .Louis Senegal - May 2012

St. Louis Jazz Festival Senegal

Festival of Jazz  - 20th Annual  - St. Louis - Senegal May  24th - 28th,  2012

St. Louis Jazz Festival 2012 will be showcasing Jazz, blues, gospel and related music. More than an event, the Festival International de Jazz de Saint-Louis has become a must in the cultural and musical landscape of Senegal,a major African Festival, but which is always something unexpected!Past musicians who took part in the Saint Louis Jazz Festival include Herbie Hancock, Randy Weston, and Joe Zainul. The African Festival is also an excellent platform for new jazz groups to perform infront of an international audience. At least 30 new groups perform each year. Enjoy some of the world’s best jazz, exotic food, art and crafts, culture exhibits and also some African drum-beat dancing. 

St. Louis Jazz Festival Senegal

The proposed programming for the 20th Edition Saint Louis Jazz Festival will be electric, bringing together big names of jazz from all  generations.

Featured Artist 2012

• Kate Winter Sextet

Will keep you updated on confirmed artist for event

Featured Artist in Past

• Mike Del Ferro  
• Malouma Duo 
• Enjhambre Quartet
• Chico Correa 
• Sonja Kandels
• Michaela Rabitsch
• Kenny Barron Trio
• Jean-Pierre Como 
• Mina Agossi



St. Louis Jazz Festival Senegal

• Ablaye Cissoko

Art Show
During this African Jazz festival of St. Louis, all the artistic expressions are invited.There will also be a Art show featuring artist for all over Senegal and the children of St. Louis.

Official Website: Festival of Jazz 2012

Saint-Louis- Senegal -UNESCO World Heritage Site

Saint Louis - Senegal

Saint-Louis- Senegal -UNESCO World Heritage Site

Saint-Louis, or Ndar as it is called in Wolof, is the capital of Senegal's Saint-Louis Region. Located in the northwest of Senegal, near the mouth of the Senegal River, and 320 km north of Senegal's capital city Dakar, it has a population officially estimated at 176,000 in 2005. Saint-Louis was the capital of the French colony of Senegal from 1673 until 1902. From 1902 until its independence from France the capital was Dakar. From 1920 to 1957 it also served as the capital of the neighboring colony of Mauritania. 

Geography

Saint Louis - Senegal Map

The heart of the old colonial city is located on a narrow island (just over 2 km long and about 400 m wide) in the Senegal River, 25 km from its mouth. At this point the river is separated from the Atlantic Ocean to the west by a narrow sand spit, the Langue de Barbarie (300 m wide), which has also been urbanized (the seaside neighborhoods of Ndar Tout and Guet Ndar). Yet a third part of the city, Sor, lies on the eastern mainland and is nearly surrounded by tidal marshes. Saint-Louis is situated on the Mauritanian border, though the border crossing is at Rosso, 100 km upstream.Three characteristics give Saint-Louis its distinctive geographic appearance: the Sahel, the marshes and the Langue de Barbarie.

Saint-Louis only has two seasons, the rainy season from June to October, characterized by heat, humidity and storms, and the dry season from November to May, characterized by cool ocean breeze and dust from the Harmattan winds. Saint- Louis unfortunately is known for its floods. 

Saint Louis - Senegal

History

Saint-Louis was established in 1659 by French traders on an uninhabited island called Ndar.It was the first permanent French settlement in Senegal. Saint Louis became a big trading post for the Senegal River. Slaves, hides, beeswax, ambergris and, later, gum  were exported between 1659 and 1779. As in Gorée, a Franco-African Creole, or Métis, were important to the economic, social, cultural and political life of the city. They created a distinctive urban culture characterized by public displays of elegance, refined entertainment and popular festivities.  A Métis mayor was first designated by the Governor in 1778. 

Saint Louis - Senegal  Faidherbe Bridge

Louis Faidherbe, who became the Governor of the Colony of Senegal in 1854. His large-scale projects included the building of bridges, provisioning of fresh drinking water, and the construction of an overland telegraph line to Dakar. Saint-Louis became capital of the federation of French West African colonies in 1895, but relinquished this role to Dakar in 1902. Faidherbe Bridge is the the symbol of the city.

Saint Louis - Senegal

Tourism

Following independence, when Dakar became sole capital of the country, Saint-Louis slipped into a state decline.Saint-Louis, however, has remained an important tourist and trading center and the city's economy, though not entirely recovered, is gradually reviving.Today, rich in three centuries of history, in cultural background, geography, architecture and other characteristics, Saint-Louis is a bridge between the savanna and the desert, the ocean and the river, tradition and modernity, Islam and Christianity, Europe and Africa.

Saint-Louis' colonial architecture along with its location on an island at the mouth of the Senegal River and the system of quays.This gives Saint-Louis the distinctive appearance and identity that has made it since 2000 a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Home to a society with a distinctive lifestyle, Saint-Louis has retained its unique identity. “No one comes without falling in love with the city," proudly say its people who consider Saint-Louis as the birthplace of Senegalese Teranga, the Wolof word for hospitality.

Saint-Louis remains the most characteristically French colonial destination in West Africa along with Gorée Island.

Attractions and Events

Saint Louis - Senegal

• Saint-Louis’ Research Center
• Governor’s Palace
• Historic airport at Dakar-Bango 
• Grande Mosquée
• Faidherbe Bridge 
• Servatius Bridges
• Fanals, which are night-time processions of giant paper lanterns, take place at Christmas time.
• The Saint-Louis Jazz Festival
• The Festival Métissons
• Annual Reggata
• The Magal of the Niari Rakas

Saint Louis - Senegal

The People

The Wolofs and Lebous who are the main inhabitants of Saint-Louis are mostly fishermen that live in fishing communities like Guet-Ndar on the Langue de Barbarie. The Fulas live in the inland and practice pastoral farming. The Maures who are migrants from Mauritania (Saint-Louis Senegal is less than six miles south of the border with Mauritania) are mostly merchants, traders and shopkeepers found everywhere in Saint Louis.

Palmarin Nature Reserve - Senegal

Palmarin Reserve - Senegal

Palmarin Nature Reserve - Senegal

Another one of the best places to visit in Senegal’s southern region is the . Palmarin Nature Reserve is located at the southern tip of the Petie Cote above the Sine-Saloum Delta. It is close to the border with The Gambia. Visitors to Palmarin can enjoy the area’s beaches, go on river cruises through the delta,

The majority of the area’s residents live in one of five villages, from north to south Ngallo, Ngueth, Gounamane, Diakhanor and Djiffer. The dominant industries in the area are traditional fishing and tourism. Other smaller industries include salt, oyster and clam harvesting. The dominant ethnic group in the area is Sereer, speaking a distinct Soloum area dialect. French and Wolof are secondary languages also commonly spoken.

Palmarin Reserve - Senegal

Palmarin Nature Reserve’s 10,430 hectares of pristine coastal environment includes a combination of Atlantic seaboard, shallow inter-coastal mangrove channels, and expansive low-level salt flats. Wildlife in the reserve is diverse and plentiful from the elusive hyena, mongoose and monkeys to the broad spectrum of permanent & migratory birds that pass through the region.

Palmarin Reserve - Senegal

Bird Watching - The region of Senegambia is a bird watcher’s dream, hosting over 600 species of migratory and resident avifauna. Due to the unique convergence of coastal, estuary and forest habitat, Palmarin Nature Reserve provides an ideal opportunity to view many of these species in a single locale.

One way of getting around Palmarin is via a horse driven cart or Charret. Charrets make accessing Le Reserve de Palmarin, the local villages and even the beaches an easy task. At the same time it lets visitors experience travel on a local level and a pace that lets you take in all your surroundings. Tours are organized on request and accompanied by an experienced guide knowledgeable on the local environment and culture.

Accommodations

• Djidjack, Palmarin Gounoumane, ☎ (221) 33 949 96 19 (campalmar@orange.sn),
• Lodge de Palmarin, Palmarin Diakhanor, ☎ (221) 33 957 12 56 (tpa@sentoo.sn)
• La Pointe de Sangomar, ☎ (221) 77 536 44 25.  
• La Tulip Noire, Palmarin Diakhanor, ☎ (221) 77 636 70 01. 
• Lodge des Collines de Niassam, ☎ (221) 77 639 06 39 (resa@niassam.com),



Palmarin Reserve - Senegal




• Yokam, Palmarin Gounoumane, ☎ (221) 77 567 01 13. 

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Radisson Blu Hotel - Dakar Senegal

Radisson Blu Hotel Senegal

Radisson Blu Hotel - Dakar Senegal
Hotel boasts a prime Dakar waterfront location and a Five Star rating. A gem among hotels in Dakar, the Radisson Blu Hotel is nestled in the heart of the Fann Corniche, amongst glamorous beaches, embassies and lavish villas. Part of an exclusive complex composed of high-end retail shops, an incredible 1,500-square-metre spa and upscale apartments, this hotel offers serenity only a short walk from the bustling Dakar city centre and prime Senegalese attractions. The hotel is also convenient to Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport. Start the day absorbing a rich West African culture at the IFAN Museum, then stand in awe of the beautiful Grande Mosque and compelling history of Gorree Island. Return to the luxurious Radisson Blu Hotel, Dakar to relax, and enjoy a memorable view of the Atlantic Ocean.Dakar restaurants serve gastronomic cuisine and grilled favorites

Radisson Blu  Dakar Senegal

Dining
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Dakar boasts two restaurants, L'Avenue and Pool Side Restaurant, that guarantee to dazzle and delight. Savour an authentic Mediterranean meal in L'Avenue's warm, inviting atmosphere or indulge in a variety of game dishes grilled to perfection at the exquisite Pool Side Restaurant. In the warm months, lounge poolside with a refreshing cocktail or mixed drink at the hotel's Pool Bar.

L'Avenue
Offering the best of the best Mediterranean-inspired restaurants in Dakar, L'Avenue Restaurant's tantalising menu treats guests to an unforgettable meal in Senegal. The restaurant's kitchen team prepares an alluring Mediterranean-inspired menu using only the freshest ingredients. Whether stopping by for a quick lunch on the go or indulging in a romantic dinner for two, guests enjoy the perfect hotel dining experience in L'Avenue's charming, modern ambiance.

Radisson Blu  Dakar Senegal

Pool Side
Enjoy a relaxing meal beside the ocean waves at the Pool Side Restaurant, featuring barbecue specialties and a delicious à la carte menu. Guests can also relax to the sound of the waves or the live music.

Pool Bar
Bask in the warm African sun with a wide variety of refreshments guaranteed to quench any thirst. This poolside bar boasts an extensive international menu of wine, beer and cocktails served along with an assortment of juices and other non-alcoholic beverages.

Rooms

Radisson Blu  Dakar Senegal

This chic hotel boasts 180 exclusively designed guest rooms, including Business Class Rooms and Suites. Fusing contemporary style with classic African elegance, these Dakar hotel rooms make for the ideal retreat after a long day under the African sun. All rooms feature lush furnishings, Free high-speed, wireless Internet access, coffee and tea provisions, mini bar, individual climate control, LCD television and a spacious work desk. Steps from majestic beaches and a short walk to lively city centre Dakar, this exemplary accommodation affords guests picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean and city pleasures from a stylish base of serenity and comfort.

Services

Relax body and mind with five-star hotel services.This Dakar retreat offers spa and wellness services that treat guests to a relaxing getaway in Cape Verde. Whether lounging by the hotel's Olympic-sized pool or indulging in a variety of spa and beauty treatments, guests of this five-star hotel enjoy premier Dakar services and facilities offering great possibilities for relaxation and rejuvenation. Free highspeed internet. Take advantage of the hotel's 100% Guest Satisfaction policy, and see why this destination stands out as a gem in Dakar.

Reservations 

Contacts
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dakar
Route de la Corniche Ouest

Radisson Blu Dakar Senegal Map

BP 16868
Dakar Fann, Sénégal

Tel: +221 33 869 33 33
Fax: +221 33 869 33 66

E-mail: info.dakar@radissonblu.com

MAMADOU'S BANANA GLACE

MAMADOU'S BANANA GLACE

Yield: 8 portions

This double-strength banana dessert beats a banana split halfway to Dakar! Served with an excellent demitasse, it is a delicious and sophisticated dessert.
In an electric blender (or by hand):


Beat 4 BANANAS to a pulp.
Add: 1 pint HEAVY CREAM and

1/2 cup SUGAR.Beat until frothy.
Pour into freezer trays and freeze for 1 to 2 hours until partially firm.
Cut 8 BANANAS in half lengthwise and then in half across.
Place 1 BANANA (4 pieces in a row side by side) on a dessert plate.
Spread the frozen bananas uniformly over the fresh bananas when ready to serve.
Sprinkle each serving with: 1/2 tsp.-CHOPPED CANDIED FRUITS as ANGELICA or RED CHERRIES

1 tsp. BLACK RAISINS

1 Tbs. CHOPPED PEANUTS

1 Tbs. SLIVERED ALMONDS.

Mamadou is the young owner of Les Cannibales Deux Restaurant in Dakar who went to Paris to learn French cooking techniques. The Banana Glace is his own creation and his most popular dessert. 

You can substitute nuts and fruit for example:  You can use Strawberrys instead of cherrys and chocolate chips instead of raisins  or walnuts instead of peanuts.

Senegal Food

Senegal Food

Senegal Food and Dining

The cuisine of Senegal has been influenced by nations like France, Portugal, and those of North Africa, and also by many ethnic groups, the largest being the Wolof; 

Cuisine from all over the world can be found in Senegal, including Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, and other international tastes. Fast food chains are rising in popularity due to convenience and their family oriented style.

Because Senegal borders the Atlantic Ocean, fish is an important staple. Chicken, lamb, pea, eggs, and beef are also used in Senegalese cooking, but not pork, due to the nation’s largely Muslim population. Peanuts, the primary crop, as well as couscous, white rice, sweet potatoes, lentils, black-eyed peas and various vegetables, are also found into many recipes. Meats and vegetables are typically stewed or marinated in herbs and spices, and then poured over rice or couscous or simply eaten with bread.

Drinks

Senegal Food

• Toufam (a kind of yogurt thinned with sugared water).
• Mint tea, the first cup drunk slightly bitter, the second with more sugar and the third very sweet.
• Palm wine, which is drunk either fresh or fermented.
• Home-roasted coffee with pimento.
• Popular fresh juices are made from bissap, ginger, Buy (pronounced bouy) which is the fruit of the baobab tree and mango. 

National specialties

• Thiéboudienne or Ceebu jën, flavorsome marinated fish cooked with tomato paste and a variety of vegetables, the national dish of Senegal.
•  Yassa, chicken or fish simmered in onion with a garlic, mustard, and lemon sauce.
•  Tiebou dienne (herb-stuffed fishcakes with rice).
•   Maafe, seasoned fish, chicken, lamb, or beef cooked with vegetables in a peanut sauce.
• Dem à la St Louis (stuffed mullet). 
• Avocat au Crevettes (avocado stuffed with shrimp).
• Bassi-salté, seasoned meat cooked with tomato paste and vegetables over a local couscous called "cere".
• Sombi, sweet milk-rice soup.
• Capitaine à la Saint-Louisienne, perch stuffed with spices.
• Poisson à la braise, grilled fish flavored with lemon, garlic, and black pepper.
• Dibi, simmered, grilled lamb.
• Thiou, a bouillabaisse with vegetables.
• Fondé, rolled millet-balls in sour cream.

 Desserts

• Thiakry, a couscous pudding.
• Cinq Centimes, the Five-Cent Cookie, a peanut cookie popular in marketplaces.
• Banana Glace, a sophisticated banana dessert . Mamadou is the young owner of Les Cannibales Deux Restaurant in Dakar who went to Paris to learn French cooking techniques. The Banana Glace is his own creation and his most popular dessert. Click here for recipe

How a Dinner is Served out  in Senegal

When dining in one of the excellent Senegalese restaurants, you will select an appetizer from a list of twenty or twenty-five, all prepared with great care. The soups will be rich and full-bodied. There will be entrees in abundance; Yassa, Mate, and beautiful Couscous among them. Then a long list of fancy desserts, all served with great flair.

Or you might be served at one of the open-air restaurants where food is cooked on small tournieres, or broilers, which look like hibachis. They average about 15 inches in diameter and are sometimes round and sometimes square. The fourniere has a grate at the bottom and heat is regulated by adding or removing hot charcoal with tongs as required.

Senegal Market

Tipping: A service charge of 10 to 15% is included in all hotel and restaurant bills.

At Home 

Senegalese table manners can be somewhat formal. Wait to be shown to your seat. Seating is often a matter of hierarchy. A washing basin will be brought out before the meal is served for people to wash their hands. Woman and men may eat at separate tables in the same room or they may eat in separate rooms.  If the meal is served on the floor or a low table, sit cross-legged. Try not let your feet touch the food mat.  Do not begin eating until the eldest male does.  Food is often served from a communal bowl.  Eat from the section of the bowl in front of you. Never reach across the bowl to get something from the other side. Eat only with the right hand.Expect to be urged to take second helpings. Sample each dish.Leaving a little bit of food on your plate or your section of the communal bowl indicates that you have been looked after.

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It is customary to give a small gift when invited to someone’s home for a meal.If invited to someone’s home, take a box of chocolates, French pastries or a nicely packaged fresh fruit.Gifts should be given with both hands. Never use the left hand.

Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa - Saly Senegal

Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa

Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa

Completely renovated in 2011, Saly resort located on the edge of a long and large sandy beach has many strengths. 

145 rooms and suites distributed in round huts in a garden with various species and in the main building overlooking pool and ocean. 

Spacious, comfortable and well equipped, fully restyled by a designer who combines comfort and decoration. All inspired by African art and all items are manufactured by craftsmen of Senegal.Many elements and local materials were incorporated such as laterite bricks, woven cloth or the local woods .

Located on the seafront with direct access to the beach and the marina, the 

Lamantin 

Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa

Beach Hotel is a world of well-being in the heart of the beautiful resort of Saly. Built in an African style, it is composed of traditional huts, luxuriously appointed and decorated in the finest tradition Style. All rooms and suites offer great comfort and a terrace.

RESTAURANTS
•  Lamantin, restaurant around the pool with a surface area of 220 m2, buffet show cooking for breakfast and dinner, the restaurant is air conditioned.
•  "The Earth PORT" , restaurant, outdoor bar with entertainment on the marina area of 500 m2 with air-conditioned game room, service buffet or a la carte lunch
• "The Beach Club" , restaurant bar-lounge of 120 m2 air-conditioned à la carte dinners, music and dancing terrace of 220 m2 directly on the beach to a restaurant lighter lunch, snacks during the afternoon.
Beaches and pools
The hotel has a beautiful sandy beach equipped with chairs and huts for protection from the sun, a beach attendant is available to guests. The pool of 400 sqm in the heart of the resort will allow you to refresh yourself after sunbathing.

Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa

SPA
SPA Premier of West Africa with international standards, the property offers an exceptional quality.
The center includes: 

• - A leisure pool Hydrotherapy 
• - Balneotherapy 
• - affusion 
• - showers 
• - 14 treatment rooms 
• - Hammam 






Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa

• - Area consultation 

The fishing center

The fishing resort Saly Fishing Club was founded at the initiative of Jean Touly, the owner, developer of real estate project "Residents of Port", the resort " Lamantin Beach Hotel " and a passion for fishing and Africa. It is at this day, one of the largest fishing resort in West Africa and around the world with eight boats. You will discover a harbor, a gift shop, a bar, a repair shop, etc .
ANGLING CENTRE
The center currently has six fully equipped boats for fishing for billfish. They are all equipped with echo sounder, radio, GPS, Poles, etc. .... The engine is powerful is can happen very quickly on the fishing grounds. Every year in July the fishing center organizes an international competition.
Reservations 

Website: http://www.lelamantin.com/

Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa