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Town and commune in Thiès, Senegal
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Popenguine is a village in the Cap Vert-Thies region of Senegal. It is known for its natural reserve, pristine sandy beach, and religious significance.
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The first and only park in country managed by the National Park Service in partnership with the local women’s group, RFPPN. Hike through the 1500-ha (2493-acre) park. While you enjoy the beautiful wildlife on your hike, you will visit the park’s major landmarks such as; the Cap de Naz, the lagoon for bird observation, WWII bunkers, and the site at which the Black Madonna is believed to have appeared.
Hike around the natural lagoon of Somone or take a pirogue (boat) ride through the lagoon and enjoy the beautiful mangrove fields and bird wildlife.
Take a 4x4 car tour around the park and enjoy the bird wildlife and large mammal wildlife such as; giraffes, deer, impalas, monkeys, and crocodiles with knowledgeable guides. Fees are charged and transportation is required.
Participate in activities such as, zip-lining between baobab trees, climbing baobab trees, and traversing between baobab trees on rope bridges. Fees are charged and transportation is required.
Ask the Church volunteers for a mini-tour of the historic church.
Take a pirogue ride in the ocean all the way from Mbour to Toubab Dialaw. For fishing enthusiasts, Moussa can take you out to the hotspots out in the ocean. Your guide will provide all fishing materials, so all you have to do is just be properly dressed to be out in the ocean.
Restaurant.
Restaurant and bar.
Restaurant.
Restaurant and bar.
Restaurant and bar.
Restaurant and bar.
Restaurant and bar.
Community-owned Campement, managed by local woman’s group, RFPPN. Profits are invested in community projects such as; health, education, reforestation, gardening, microfinance bank, etc. There are 5 cabins (each with 2 twin beds and a bathroom) – each cabin holds up to 2 guests. There is also a dormitory – 4 rooms which holds up to 6 guests per room. Continental breakfast included. Each room has mosquito nets, fan, western toilet, shower (there is no hot water, but if you can ask the Manager to heat up some water for you), and running water. Customers also have access to Internet as a WiFi modem has been installed in the lodge.
Offers 1 cabin (1 queen size bed, a small futon/bed, and communal bathroom) - the cabin can hold up to 3 people (price per night per person: CFA5,000), 1 cabin (1 queen size bed and communal bathroom) - the cabin can hold up to 2 people (price per night per person: CFA5,000). Each room has mosquito nets and a fan. The communal bathroom has a western toilet, shower (no hot water but you can ask for it from the manager), and running water. 2 houses by the beach (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, terrace, and kitchen) – each house can hold up to 4 people (price per night: CFA25,000), 1 house by the beach (3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, and kitchen) - this house can hold up to 6 people (price per night: CFA30,000).
2 cabins (2 rooms with 2 twin beds each, a small futon/bed in living room area, a bathroom) - price per night per cabin: CFA32,000. 2 cabins (1 room with 2 twin beds, a small futon/bed in living room area, a bathroom) - price per night per cabin: CFA16,000. Continental breakfast included. Each room has mosquito nets, fan, western toilet, shower, and running water.
3 rooms (2 twin beds each, communal bathroom) – each room holds up to 2 guests- CFA7,500 per night per room. Dormitory – holds up to 24 people - CFA5,000 per night per guest. 10 houses by the beach (2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, terrace, and kitchen) – each house can hold between 4 and 6 guests (negotiable) - CFA25,000 per night
Lodge, restaurant, bar (Guereo). 15 cabins (queen size bed, 2 twin beds, bathroom, living room, air conditioning, hot water) – each cabin can hold up to 4 guests.
Lodge, restaurant, bar (Ndayane). 5 family rooms (queen size beds, 2 twin beds, bathroom, living room, air conditioning, hot water) - each cabin can hold up to 4 people. 25 double rooms (queen size bed, bathroom, living room, air conditioning, hot water) - each cabin can hold up to 2 people.
Traveling to Popenguine can be handled in many different ways. Please see below for the different modes of transportation the tourist can take to get to Popenguine.
Read in the guidePopenguine is a pretty small village, so one can get around the village by walking or renting out a horse or donkey drawn cart.
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