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PRESENTATION
Somone, nature reserve and bird sanctuary, is one of the most beautiful and preserved place in the country. It is part of the region known as the “small coast”, 1h30 from Dakar and 12 kms from the Saly resort. There are many beautiful sights to see and plenty of outdoor activities to do. This is one of the hidden gems of West Africa. The peaceful village of Somone offers an extremely relaxing and nature surfing experience, by preserving is African tranquility way of life.
The Laguna, with beautiful clear water winding between sandbanks, depending of the tides, is a mangrove ecosystem that should be respected and protected. The calm fishing village on the edge of a beautiful sandy beach has also a bay between ocean and laguna, with pretty waves, for our greatest pleasure. This is paradise found. During the time of a few days or weeks, your life will be much more simple.
The secret bay surf school is the ideal structure for learning how to surf, to paddle, and to improve your level all year long. In collective or private lessons, discover and learn at your own rythme the surf basics, under the advices of our experienced instructors, with who you can learn with confidence. The school will give you the best equipment for your level and size.
Open to everyone, the surf school is a friendly place to meet people and exchange experiences, where everyone develops « ocean knowledge and relationship with nature ». You also will discover the importance of weather conditions in the practice of our sport passion.
Surf/Sup
Somone is little known as a Surf and Stand Up Paddle spot, 70 kms from Dakar. We will not complain about it. In fact there are no huge waves here.
This is the ideal place to learn how to surf on the gentle “Beach Break”, and a good trip for a more advanced surfer who wants to find a nature place, wild, pollution free and relax!
Perfect for longboarders! But be careful, sometimes the waves reveal some barreling surprise, even for a very good surfer.
Nice waves, preserved surrounding, Somone is the perfect place to experience the endless summer way of life. If you prefer giant, crowded and polluted waves, it may be not a place for you.
We organize “Stand up paddle” expeditions in the mangroves next to the surf camp very often. You will be able to explore by yourself or in group, the 11 km of mangroves and bolongs while improving your paddling and discovering a wild and pristine wildlife.
The coast is formed of bays and rocky points. The water is generally calm, the main wind blows NW / NE, just parallel to the beach or slightly offshore. The Hotel Baobab’s beach at the laguna’s river-mouth, forms a sand bank, ideal for all surfing sports. A nice wave breaks just in front.
The right swell direction is S / SW or with a very large NW swell to rap around the Almadies peninsula. Wind is often “off shore” in the morning during winter time.
Accomodation & Food & Facts
For who wants to discover our beautiful country and learn how to surf and stand up paddle, we found a paradisiac place for you.
For a more intimate experience, the number of participants is limited to 16 per week.
You will be able to relax in the pool, while listening to good music before or after your Surf / SUP lesson.
Food : the copious breakfast and dinner are served on the terrace. Our chef will surprise you by his cooking talents, while proposing you some delicious local dishes. For lunch, you will have the choice between the beach shacks at the laguna, or the many restaurants in town. Ask us, and we will give you advice …
Climate: Tropical climate: hot, rainy season from July to October. Cooler and dry from November to June. For the fresh winter evenings, bring pants and sweater. (It will also help you against mosquito’s bites.)
Health: Treatment against Malaria is recommended. It is a good idea to bring insects repellent and sun screen lotion.
Formalities: A visa is required for some countries. Inquire before coming, to the Senegalese embassy or consulate in your country.
Insurance: For the surf trip or school, it’s an obligation to have health insurance. One that will send you back home in case of trouble
Ze Staff
PHILIPPE « ZE BOSS & MONITOR »
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OMAR « ZE MONITOR »
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BATHIE « ZE CAMP HOST »
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ADAMA « ZE BARMAID »
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FATOU « ZE CHAMBERMAID »
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