Plateforme de Kanoufa Pointe St Georges Casamance SENEGAL

Oussouye – Pointe St Georges – Kachouane – Karabane

Ref : D09

Pirogue, Trek

Oussouye – Pointe St Georges – Kachouane – Karabane

Ref : D09

Description : Trekking to discover the multiple facets of the region, landscapes of palm groves, mangrove and savannah, colonial vestiges of Karabane

 

D1 : OUSSOUYE – MLOMP – PTE ST GEORGES – 12 KM

Following bush tracks lined with cashew trees, we reach the village of Mlomp. Visit of the village, including its traditional two-storey houses and colonnades. Lunch in the village.

We then continue through the rice fields  where we board a traditional pirogue that takes us to Pointe Saint-Georges. Visit of the village and, depending on the day, possible observation of manatees and dolphins.

Dinner and overnight stay at a local campement.

D2 : PTE ST GEORGES – MLOMP – KACHOUANE -10 KM

Early in the morning, transfer to the Kanoufa platform. Located 25 metres above the ground, high up in a giant kapok tree, this platform offers a spectacular view over the forest canopy and the river.

We then continue along trails through the savannah and rice fields, crossing traditional bridges before reaching Mlomp. From there, a vehicle transfers us to Elinkine (15 min).

Lunch and village visit, followed by a pirogue crossing to Kachouane (25 min). Visit and swimming.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kachouane.

Note : Advance reservation is necessary to access the Kanoufa platform.

D3 : KACHOUANE – KARABANE – DJIFANGUENE – ELINKINE – OUSSOUYE – 12 KM

In the morning, a short pirogue crossing takes us to Karabane Island, which we cross on foot via the northern part (approximately 6 km).

Visit of the village and its colonial remains, including the church and cemetery. A pirogue then picks us up and takes us back to Elinkine (25 min), from where we return to Oussouye by taxi. Lunch.

In the afternoon, trekking through the heart of the six villages of the Oulouf Kingdom, with visits to a sacred fetish site and a cashew nut processing unit.

 

Highlights : Traditional two-storey banco houses, Kanoufa ledge , Karabane and its vestiges, Pointe St Georges and the river, the traditional bridges.

Details

Duration of the course : 3 days

Difficulty : easy

Itinerary : Oussouye - Mlomp - Pointe St Georges - Kachouane - Karabane

Meals : 3 lunches / 2 dinners

Accommodation : Campement (lodge)

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