Kounakito - meaning 'Welcome'

The space We invite you to experience local African life in our modern semi-detached single storey house with access to the roof. It has tiled floors and mosquito proof secure windows. All rooms are air conditioned. This is at extra cost to guests. We have Wifi and a TV. It is surrounded by traditional African houses and is located near the rice fields and the river. Banana and paw paw trees surround the house. It is only a short walk to the market and main street with local traders, and tailors who can make an African shirt or dress in a day. Friendly neighbourhood and always interesting to watch local activities. Two local ladies cook delicious Senegalese cuisine as well as clean the house and do washing, if required. Breakfast included and midday and evening meals can be arranged at a cost of 6 GB pounds. If you prefer to eat out there are several local restaurants and bars in Oussouye. Our relatives Marcel and Astou Diatta live nearby across the road and will open up the house when you arrive. Knowledge of French is useful, but quite a number of local people do speak English. We can arrange for someone to be available to discuss options for your holiday. Visits can be arranged to see pottery being made in a nearby village. Cycling and kyaking are other enjoyable activities. The local language is Jola and the greeting is 'Kassumay' (Peace) (Pronounced 'Kassu-my') They will reply 'Kassumay bally' (Only peace). There are several options for reaching Oussouye: 1. Fly to Banjul, Gambia where we can arrange for a vehicle to meet you. 2. Fly to Dakar, capital of Senegal and then travel by boat overnight to Ziguinchor, capital of the Casamance region. We can arrange a vehicle to bring you to Oussouye. 3. Fly via Paris to Cap Skirring which is only half an hour from Oussouye. Again we can arrange a taxi to meet you.