Arrival in the afternoon from the airport or another point of origin. Welcome and check-in at Keur Niaye. Dinner at Keur Niaye.

Morning: A visit to the village of Toubacouta, accompanied by Doudou. You will see the nursery for little ones, the local health clinic, a traditional bread oven, a peanut-grinding mill, various artisans, and the small village market—all things you might otherwise have passed by without noticing.

Afternoon: The Shell Island and the bird roost. You will set off by pirogue in the late afternoon to visit "Djorom Boumak," or Shell Island—a site recognized by UNESCO. This place holds a history spanning millennia and preserves the remnants of an ancestral way of life. Afterward, at the bird roost, you will wait in your pirogue for the arrival of hundreds of birds, which gather on a small mangrove islet to spend the night in safety. It is a truly magnificent sight.

Morning: Weekly market in Sokone. Departure by 4x4 for the Sokone market (18 km). Once a week, merchants, farmers, market gardeners, and others from the region gather in Sokone to sell their produce—an explosion of colors and scents, and a lively, bustling scene. 
Afternoon: Djembe or African dance lesson in the garden at Keur Niaye.

Day trip: The Nemaba Walk. Set off on foot in the morning, starting right from the house. You will follow a trail that winds between mangroves and local villages, offering a chance to observe nature and discover village life in the Saloum region. At the end of the walk, our boatman will be waiting to take you to our hut—a shaded, well-appointed spot perfect for a picnic. Spend the afternoon swimming, fishing, or simply relaxing. You will return at the end of the day, at a leisurely pace.

Morning: Pottery-making with the women of the village. Depart in the morning by 4x4 for a bush village where the women traditionally craft pottery for domestic use—a delightful, convivial experience shared with these Senegalese families.
Afternoon: A stroll through the baobab forest. Accompanied by your guide, take a walking tour through the Sangako protected forest, located very close to the house.
 

Morning: Senegalese cooking with the family. In the morning, you will head to the market with Khadi to buy all the ingredients needed to prepare a traditional dish, under the guidance of your hostess. This is followed, of course, by a family meal where you can enjoy the food you’ve prepared. 
Afternoon: free time or canoeing.
 

Daytrip: an immersion into the mangrove. In the morning, you will set off by pirogue (a traditional boat), then continue your journey on foot across the islands, heading toward the Bamboung Marine Protected Area—a site where all fishing activity is prohibited. Enjoy a swim and a meal on-site, followed by a wonderful walk along a path that winds through the heart of the mangrove. It is simply indescribable… Afterward, you will return to the pirogue, with a scheduled stop to visit the village of Sipo. The return journey takes place by boat, just as the sun is setting.
 

Morning: Free and Departure.

The price of our stays and excursions includes fair compensation for our village partners (guides, fishermen, staff, suppliers, etc.) and incorporates a direct contribution to our community projects. In Keur Niaye, your visit helps sustain the village.