Bolongs by 4×4 in Casamance is a day of exploration close to Casamance’s nature, among waterways, mangrove and wildlife, off the beaten track. The option is a full day, priced per group, from two people.

A nature route, away from the beaten track

The route is for those who want to see wild Casamance: bolongs, mangrove, wildlife. Bolongs are the channels that wind between the mangroves; you follow them by 4×4 along bush tracks. Several stops are possible: photo breaks and viewpoints.

The option is a full day, priced per group, open from two people, with a price that decreases with group size. Beyond twelve people, you need to consult the team. The guide is a tourist guide with a professional card, and outings are scheduled according to the clients’ wishes and the guide’s advice.

Some tracks are harder to reach in the rain; the route can then be adapted. Bring comfortable clothing, closed shoes, a hat, water and sun cream. The outing can suit families with children.

If you live in the area, it is a nature outing that is easy to organise. If you are visiting, it is a day away from the beach circuits, with a chance to see the mangrove’s wildlife.

Casamance, between water and forest

Casamance, cut off from the rest of the country by The Gambia to the north and bordered by Guinea-Bissau to the south, is a green, humid, slow Senegal: rice paddies, gallery forests, bolongs between the mangroves, villages at the water’s edge. It is a setting of nature more than monuments. Depending on the starting point, you join the routes from Ziguinchor, Cap Skirring or Oussouye. The south of the country is also the land of islands, such as Carabane or Kachoune.

Extending your time

A pirogue trip lets you see the bolongs from the water, and birdwatching rounds off the day. Other 4×4 excursions and guided hikes explore other areas of the region, over a full day or a half-day.