The surfcamp is located on the tiny island of NGor, Africa’s westernmost point just off the coast of Dakar - Senegal. Eight hundred meters long and another Eight hundred from the mainland, this spot has become a trendy place and a surfer hideaway. Home to Senegal's most famous wave, the NGor right , featured in "The Endless Summer".

The island is a very peaceful and relaxed. The boat bringing you across the water is a 'pirogue' (traditional fishing boat). As soon as you step off the boat, you will feel the exotic atmosphere. Walking around the Island you can find small galleries offering art and music.



On the bay side you will find quiet white sandy beaches where you can swim, relax or eat lunch. At the local beachside restaurants they serve different fish, gambas, lobster all caught by the local NGor fisherman. There are also two small grocery shops selling drinks, snacks and anything else you may need.

On the side facing the Atlantic Ocean, the coast is pounded by almost constant swell. The solid rock foundation is creating optimal conditions for surfing. A left and a right running at each their tide, picking up even the smallest Atlantic swell in the summer. 

The night life on the island is very calm and quiet. At the camp we organize some barbecues with music and there is always a place to have a drink on the beach. You can also take a boat to the mainland (Dakar) which is only 5 minutes away where you will find exciting discos and bars in best Senegal style. We promise that you will find what you are looking for... 

The camp offers a hangout area with heated pool, outside showers and sunbeds - a perfect place to chill after a long day of surfing. As we are located on one of the highest properties on the island, there is sea view from everywhere in the house. Roof terrace with an amazing 360 degree view on all the waves around Ngor. From here you can also see the stunning sunset over the Atlantic ocean at the most western point of Africa.

We are just 50 meters from the most consistent wave in West Africa overlooking the spot from the house. “Ngor right” is also known as the first wave they surfed in "The Endless Summer" movie. Only one minute walk to the calm sand beach in the bay of Ngor.

The single and double rooms has comfortable beds, mosquito nets and private bathrooms with hot water from the solar system, heated by the African sun. The two dormitory options are provided in the main house, the other on the roof terrace with the amazing view on the ocean.

Sea view from the table where breakfast and dinner are served. All the camp employees will always do their best to make your
stay as pleasant as possible. Your bedroom is cleaned by a maid every day and we have a laundry service available.

The island does not have main electricity but we do have a solar system with full lighting, fans, plug sockets in each room for charging mobile phones etc., wireless internet, solar heated water and showers providing all comfort needed.  We collect plastic for recycling and we have our own compost at the camp.

All the surf camp staff will always do their best to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Be helpful with whatever you will need.

Information on how to get around Dakar or Senegal and get the most out of your trip. It's always a pleasure for the staff to show you how they live.

Activities
Fishing trips (Marlin, Tuna, barracuda +more)
Spearfishing with the local fishermen
Snorkeling
Diving
Beach soccer with the locals
Djembe - learn to play the local African drum
Private French lessons in the surf camp
Massage
Guided tourist trips to the Senegalese tourist attractions
Visit Dakar's exiting night life with our surf guides

Surf camp services
Wifi Internet
Board parking
Heated pool
Fans
Soap
Towel
Sun screen
wax
Laundry service
24/7 boat service
Hot water solar system
Water backup resevoir
Solar water pressure pump
24 Volt solar system
12 Volt USB charging system
12 Volt sound system
Generator for 220 volt charging (EU standard plugs)

Surfing is for everyone. We have lessons for all ages, levels and personal needs. From people that have neither seen a surfboard nor the sea before, to those that already have previous experience of surfing but still don`t feel comfortable with it and those who have been riding waves for years and want to improve their technique. The teachers at the surf school are all local surfers with industry-standard ISA qualifications & national lifeguard diplomas. Many are either current or ex-athletes for the Senegalese national surf team. They will teach you how to surf, guide you to the best surf spots and give you an all African surfing experience.

 
Group Lessons : for beginners and intermediates, with a maximum ratio of 1:5 (1 teacher for 5 students).
1 group lesson = 2 hour surf session, including a warm-up and a short break if necessary.
Including: ISA qualified instructors + Wetsuit + Surfboard + transport to the surf spot.
(It is possible to use your own board.

Group lesson Price: 25 Euro per lesson / 125 Euro for 6 lessons / 240 Euro for 12 lessons

 



Private lessons : for all levels, with a 1:1 teacher/student ratio.
1 private lesson = 2 hour surf session, including a warm-up and short break if necessary.
Including: ISA qualified instructor + extensive post-session feedback + Wetsuit and Surfboard + transport to the surf spot.

Private lesson Price: 35 Euro per lesson / 150 Euro for 5 lessons / 275 Euro for 10 lessons

Surf Theory : as well as surf lessons, we also run surf theory classes, free of charge!

​What are surf theory classes? Simply put, surf theory is a 40 minute tutorial class, usually based on one chosen weekly topic, followed by a live Q&A session where you can ask anything you're unsure about related to surfing. Some are just some of the topics we cover:

​Surf etiquette in the line-up
Understanding wave forecast and reading swell maps
Duck-diving and optimal paddle technique
Surfboard science (fin set-ups, surfboard shapes, board selection for different conditions, etc)
Professional surfing (contests, judging, heat strategy)
Surf fitness
Overcoming fear of bigger waves
Breath training

No need to book in advance, just show up! Classes run every week after breakfast.

All accommodation prices includes:
Free pickup (24/7) at airport shuttle bus terminal in Yoff (shuttlebus 10€)
Half board (breakfast, dinner, drinking water)
Daily local surf guides to the best spots of the day, depending on the group level
Boat transport to surf spots around NGor Island
4x4 & Van transport to surf spots around Dakar, including surf road trips north and south of Dakar
Tourist tax
Surfcamp Wi-Fi
Daily cleaning of your room and bed making
A cosy surf house complete with an outdoor pool, a library and a panoramic roof terrace

Not included:
Lunch
Surf School
Board rental
Taxi boat to the island (1,50€ return)
Beverages other than water, coffee and tea

Safe travel in Senegal

Welcome to Ngor Island Surf camp, a haven for all levels of surfer. Located just 15 minutes from the airport in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, it takes just an extra 90 minutes of flying beyond Morocco to get here from Europe. We can provide everything you need for your stay--airport transfers, good food, expert surf tuition and equipment hire--in an easy living, non-violent and tolerant country where you can wear what you like and enjoy a cold beer.

Senegal is one of West Africa's most popular destinations. The capital Dakar is a vibrant, lively city with colorful markets and good nightclubs. Senegal is culturally rich, famous for its excellent musicians and story tellers.

Area: Senegal covers an area of 196,190 sq
Population: Just under 13 million people live in Senegal.
Language: French (official), Wolof
Religion: Muslim 94%, indigenous beliefs 1%, Christian 5% (mostly Roman Catholic)
Climate: Senegal has a tropical climate and is generally hot and humid. There's a rainy season (July to October) with strong southeast winds. The dry season (November to June) is dominated by hot, dry, harmattan wind.

Currency: CFA Franc and you can change Euro everywhere to a fix rate – ATM cash machines available all over the country

Visa: From the 1. of May 2015 it will no longer be necessary to obtain a visa for traveling to Senegal. You will just get a stamp in your passport upon arrival.

Malaria prophylaxis recommended, if you travel inland or in the south of Senegal.

Yellow fever vaccine recommended, but not obligatory.

Every day one of our local surf guides will take you to the best of 21 spots. Located on the most Western point of Africa the nearby mainland peninsular attracts swell from the North, West and South offering potentially Africa's largest and most consistent swell window.

The waves here are consistent all year round--almost twice as consistent as in France and Morocco in summer. And, despite nearly half a century of surfing in Senegal, there has never been a shark attack on a surfer.

We always do our best to make sure that our guests are at the best place at the right time. Checking up on local swell forecasts and most important watching the spots at first light. If the conditions are good the camp bell will be ringing, then off for a sunrise session before breakfast. There is always a cup of coffee and some fruit to grape before going out the door. Our boatman "Bai Dam" lives in the camp and will take us to the mainland or to the spot by boat with a guide.

Guiding

At 10 O'clock when we have finished the breakfast, we get a fresh updated swell report from the different spots. Sending our guests to the different spots depending on level with a guide. Then surf's up all day:) Samba the mini van driver is waiting on the mainland, if that's where we find the best spots of the day. Bai Dam is on stand by all day ready to take us to the spots around NGor Island.

Our surf guiding is all about trying to help our guests exploring the best waves that only local knowledge can provide. As we have huge swell window and changing wind directions, conditions are all the time changing. Our guides are there to help our guests reading entrance and exit points at various spots, tides, waves and wind options. To make sure that you will have the most suitable conditions regarding your level.

Distance to the different spot from NGor Island Surfcamp

    NGor right and left 1 minute
    Ouakam 5 min. by boat and 8 min. by car.
    Secret, Vivier, Speed point, Club Med 5 min. boat and 5 min. by car
    Baides des Carpes and Loic Left 5 minutes by boat
    Virage beach break 5 minutes by boat
    Yoff Island left and right 15 minutes by boat
    On exceptional big swells we do guided tours to the Petit Cotê it's about 45 min. to 1 hour drive

The Breakfast : we offer a wide range of tasty energy foods for breakfast in a western-style cold buffet format. Items found on the breakfast table include: pancakes, tuna toasts, exotic West African fruit and jam, seasonal fruit of Senegal, cheese, eggs, butter, honey and much more. There is also a wide range of beverages available all day, such as coffee, tea, hot chocolate and local Senegalese tea.

​Breakfast is served every day from 07:30-10:00 and is included as standard with all accommodation.

Power shakes
For powering up in the morning we also offer Baobab powder (fruit from the African baobab tree) and Moringa powder (drumstick tree). These powders are often recognised as 'super-foods' as they contain high concentrations of vitamins and fibre.

​This is how we make our shakes, but you can make them as you'd like:
Two spoons of Baobab powder.
Two spoons of Moringa powder.
Two spoons of milk powder.
Fruit jams or fruits
Sweetened with honey.
And last but not least, water.

The Dinner : we take pride in celebrating and encouraging people to discover the traditional food of Senegal and West Africa, which is absolutely delicious. The food is completely fresh as the kitchen team go to the local market every morning to buy ingredients for the evening meal. The fish used is caught by the local fishermen on the island, therefore it is fresh, local and sustainable!

​Dinner is served every day at 20:00, involving 2 courses (starter or a dessert) and is included as standard with all accommodation.

Starters and desserts include local fish soup, fataya, moringa goat cheese and delicious home-made muffins.

We also offer a choice of Senegalese vegetarian food - please let us know in your booking form or upon arrival about your dietary requirements and/or if you suffer from any allergies.

We take our quiver very seriously, so if you need to rent a board while you are here, we will have what you want.
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All of the following are available to rent (see prices):
​Soft-top beginner boards
Mini-mals and mid-length boards for progressing
Shortboards for progressing
High-performance shortboards
Twin fins
Longboards
Guns and Mini-guns for big wave riding
Stand-Up-Paddle boards

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It is also possible to rent wetsuits and reef boots (booties).
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If your own board needs a ding repair, not to worry!
Our fully equipped board repair shop is always open, and our skillful local shapers will usually fix any damage within 48 hours!
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Being in West Africa, it can sometimes be hard for us to access surf equipment. If you have an old board or wetsuit you would like to bring over for us, that would be fantastic!