Sokone has a range of activities that will satisfy those who want adventure, a cultural experience, or just relaxation. Every Wednesday there's a weekly market or looma which draws in people from the surrounding villages and animates the quiet town. To cool off take a swim among the mangroves in the salty delta river or relax in the shade and learn to make Senegalese tea with your hosts. See the list below for more activties and sites for tourists to enjoy at Sokone:
Baumbougar
This ancient baobab tree is near the village of Baumbougar, a short charette ride from Sokone.Ndiafe Ndiafe:
Take a charette out to this village which is about two kilometers from Sokone. This ancient village is the original village in the area and Sokone as well as many of the surrounding villages are descendants of Ndiafe Ndiafe. Spend the day learning about the culture and history of the village and region and visit the sacred baobab.Visit one of the other neighboring villages:
Rent a charette and visit one of the many villages around Sokone to experience life in a Wolof or Sereer village. Visitors will recieve a warm welcome due to the strong tradition of teranga hospitality throughout Senegal.Ndef Lang:
A women's training center that works with the Catholic Mission in town. Many women and girls attend training classes here to learn skills such as sewing, embrodery, cloth dying, and jam/juice making so that they have a means to augment the income of their family. Visit the center and spend the afternoon talking to the women who will also be willing to let visitors participate in the activity of the day. Don't forget to buy some of the delicious jam or juice before leaving.