Where are we ?
In the south of Senegal, region of Casamance of which Ziguinchor is the regional capital, department of Bignona, sub-prefecture of Diouloulou, commune of Kafountine




550 km from Dakar
110 km from Ziguinchor
170 km from Cap-Skirring
100 km from Banjul
To join us To come to our lodge
Dakar / Ziguinchor
By Boat Aline Diatta
Dakar/Ziguinchor: Departure from Dakar port every TUESDAY and FRIDAY
Boarding from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Arrival the next morning around 11 a.m.
Ziguinchor/Dakar: Departure every THURSDAY and SUNDAY
Boarding from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Arrival the next morning at 7 a.m.
Information: Website: cosama.sn
COSAMA Dakar (00221) 33 821 34 34 or Ziguinchor 33 991 72 00
email: info@cosamasn.com
Price: 2-seater cabin: 30,900 CFA/pers
4-seater cabin: 28,900 CFA/pers
8-seater cabin: 18,900 CFA/pers
Armchair: 15,900 CFA/pers
Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to book online or by telephone, go to the landing stage to book.
To book a cabin on the ship from Europe:
We suggest you contact Michelle or Soukeyna from the travel agency based in Ziguinchor CASAMANCE VOYAGE TOURISME who can take care of reserving your tickets for a small commission of 8 euros.
- send your passport photocopy by email to CVTZIG@orange.sn Tel: (00221) 77 574 98 63
- arrange a bank transfer or a transfer by Western Union (from all post offices in France)
- tickets will be collected upon boarding at the Cosama office
You must book at least 3 weeks in advance, as the number of cabins is limited.
Dakar/Ziguinchor/Dakar
By plane
The TRANSAIR company operates daily flights between Dakar and Ziguinchor - 40 minutes
For Timetables and Prices: http://www.groupetransair.sn/index.php/tarifs-et-heures.html
To book from Europe, contact Michelle at the CVT agency (email and Tel above)
Air Senegal operates daily flights. Cheaper than the previous one
Brand new plane, optimum service Website: www.flyairsenegal.com
By the road

Nous pouvons vous envoyer un taxi à Dakar pour vous emmener jusqu'à l'Esperanto lodge : 200 euros
Vous pouvez prendre les fameux taxi 7 places (505 Peugeot) depuis la gare routière de Dakar jusqu'à Ziguinchor - 7500 cfa sans les bagages - 450 km - environ 7 h
Puis reprendre un autre 7 places à Ziguinchor pour Kafountine - 2500 cfa/pers - 110 km - 2h

Taxi Transfers from Ziguinchor, Cap Skirring, Banjul (Gambia)
Practical ! A taxi comes to pick you up
Ziguinchor (Port or Airport) / Esperanto Lodge - 2 hours by car 30 00 0 FCFA - 45 Euros
Cap Skirring / Esperanto Lodge - 3 hours by car 50,000 FCFA - 78 Euros
Banjul Airport (Gambia) / Esperanto Lodge - 2 hours by car 45,000 FCFA - 69 Euros
Tarif Aller pour la voiture, max 4 pers
Stay in Dakar
Villa Malaka, Dakar, from 30 euros/night, the ideal solution for accommodation in Dakar upon your arrival or departure. Ideally located near N'gor beach, restaurants, bars, shops, casino.
Info: www.villa-malaka.com
Contact Romuald at: (00221) 77 638 49 07