Palmarin

Kayaking

Kayak the winding mangroves channels of the palmarin reserve. this pristine area hosts an abundant volume of wildlife. sightings of various bird species are common including pelican, flamingo, hereon, king fishers, and weavers. more elusive species include mongoose, monkeys, and monitor lizards. sangomar kayak offers half day excursions with optional lunch or overnight camping. 221 77 535 5011

Hair Braiding

Have your hair braided by the women of diakhanor while enjoying three cups of tea and lively discussion. 221 77 175 42 50

Traditional Dancing

Traditional sereer dancing is a mix of stomping and body girations usually performed amongst a circle. dancers take turns, two or three at a time, dancing in the center of the circle for approxamitley thirty second bursts. the dancers respond to the rhythm being performed by drummers using generally jambays or tam tams.

Bird Watching

The region of senegambia is a bird watcher’s dream, hosting over 600 species of migratory and resident avifauna. due to the unique convergence of coastal, estuary and forest habitat, palmarin provides an ideal opportunity to view many of these species in a single locale.

Artisanal Fishing

Learn to fish by site with traditional cast fishing nets. 221 77 379 46 26

fishing

Offshore Fishing in artisanal boats is available through many of the accommodation providers, local guides or the Palmarin Office of Ecotourism. Situated between the ocean and inter-coastal, the people of Palmarin have spent their lives tightly interwoven with the local waterways. Now you, too, can learn from the expertise of local fisherman in the art of artisanal fishing.

For a good appreciation of the local way of life, it’s essential to understand the local economy. The largest industry in Palmarin today is fishing, providing the local people with both food and a source of revenue. Artisanal fish transformation is still practiced in the area and is worth checking out. Look for the site on the beach North-West of Ngallou.