Popenguine-Ndayane

城市概覽

This small village on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean is located just 70 km south of Dakar on the Petit Cote. Popenguine is a member of Global Ecovillage Network of Senegal (GENSEN). It is the weekend getaway for the President of Senegal, as the second presidential residence is located between Popenguine and the village of Ndayane. The Natural Reserve of Popenguine is located to the south and was created in 1986 thanks in large part to the local women's group, RFPPN. It is the first and only reserve managed by the Park Service in partnership with the local women’s group. The woman’s group had the foresight to ensure the protection of the natural habitat before it could be destroyed by the locals in their search for wood for cooking. Through their efforts, the women were able to protect 1500 ha (2493 acres) of the park in which a variety of plants, birds, and other animal species have been able to thrive. Due to their hard work, the Reserve is now the major draw for tourists. Popenguine is also known for the sighting of the Black Madonna in the reserve. Due to this appearance, an annual pilgrimage to Popenguine takes place in which all the Christians in Senegal and nearby countries visit. The pilgrimage usually takes place around May/June for any tourists who are interested in witnessing this event. Over the years, Popenguine has become a very cosmopolitan village. Popenguine is home to a famous Senegalese film director, a local artist (Gade Diouf - Artist's Website), a Ghanaian author, and Ex-patriots from a variety of countries. Due to the uniqueness of the village, it has come to have all the amenities of a big city while still maintaining the charm and peacefulness of a small village. Popenguine is one of the few tourist villages in which the tourists are not constantly harassed by the locals. You will rarely hear the locals asking you to give them money, water, or food. You will also rarely hear them call you "toubab" (white man). They will actually take the ti

如何抵達

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. Personal Taxi – Airport to Popenguine:

Jean Baptiste Tine, +221 77 563 4272, CFA 25,000 (4 people max.) Birane Faye, +221 77 640 7109, CFA25,000 (4 people max.) Youssou, +221 503 4597, CFA25,000 (4 people max.) Sept-place from Gare Routiere in Dakar to Sindia:

Station wagon that transports up to 7 people, for tourists on a budget. You would take the sept-place that is headed towards Mbour, and tell the driver that you will be getting off at Sindia. You can buy out all the seats or just buy your seat and wait for the car to fill up. CFA 1,400/passenger, CFA500 max. for luggage. Ndiaga Ndiaye from Gare Routiere in Dakar to Sindia:

Big white Mercedes buses for those on a tight budget. You would take a Ndiaga Ndiaye that is headed towards Mbour, and tell the apprenti (the boy at the back of the bus) that you will be getting off at Sindia. CFA 500-700/person. Bush taxi from Sindia to Popenguine:

Once at Sindia, you take a taxi brousse (bush taxi) into Popenguine. There are 2 types of taxis. A small one in which the maximum number of people is 6, and a big truck in which the number of people in the car varies from 16 to 22 people. Like the sept-place, you can buy up the entire taxi or just pay for your own seat and wait for the car to fill up with other passengers. If you decide to rent out the entire taxi, then the driver will take you directly to your destination. If you don’t, then the driver will drop you off at the center of the village. Small taxi: CFA300/passenger. Large taxi: CFA200/passenger

當地交通

Within Popenguine: Popenguine is a pretty small village, so one can get around the village by walking or renting out a horse or donkey drawn cart. Travel between villages around Popenguine: One can get from one village to another by taking a bush taxi, a horse-drawn cart, or a pirogue (boat). One can also be adventurous and hike their way to other villages.

必看景點

Popenguine is a centrally located village which can meet any tourists demand. For beach and ocean enthusiasts, there is a pristine, sandy beach just by your doorstep where you can spend your day. You can also rent out a pirogue (boat) from Popenguine and visit the other coastal villages and towns. For the nature enthusiasts, there are 2 national parks, a private park, and a classified forest within a 10km radius of Popenguine. For the cultural tourists, there is a chance to visit traditional Seerer villages and partake in their traditional pas-times; such as, making and drinking Senegalese tea and other activities. The tourists can also learn about the significance of a Catholic presence in a traditionally Muslim village. Below is a detailed list of activities that tourists can partake in:

Natural Reserve of Popenguine. 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. Community Reserve of Somone. 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. Reserve of Bandia, ☏ +221 33 685 5885. 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. The classified forest of Accro- Baobab, ☏ +221 77 638 7474, +221 77 637 1428, +221 33 865 0555. 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. Popenguine Church. Ask t

體驗活動

Pirogue ride, ☏ +221 77 453 7098 (Moussa Sene). 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. Pirogue ride: CFA30,000 (max. 10 people, 2-4 hour tour); pirogue ride and fishing: CFA40,000 (max. 7 people, 2-4 hour tour).

購物

One can buy souvenirs from the artisanal shops located in the village, from the artisanal stands located in or around the lodges, or from women on the beach. The types of artisanal goods a tourist would find in Popenguine are hand-made bead necklaces, baskets (long grass fiber woven with strips of palm fronds), Senegalese clothing, wooden crafts. Bargaining is acceptable in this culture.

Tourist's Choice -- Complexe Doorwaar. Managed by Hubert +221 77 525 1983. This charming artisanal shop is l