25 March 2009 - The Senegal Experience - Press Office
The Senegal Experience reports that its first winter season of operation is progressing well, with bookings and passenger numbers exceeding expectations. The specialist tour operator presents the regions of Saly and the Sine Saloum Delta within its first brochure and is also keen to highlight the overall appeal of Senegal to anglers.
Senegal offers excellent fishing for enthusiasts, as well as for holidaymakers with a casual interest. Deep sea fishing can be arranged in Saly, whilst more relaxing trips in the creeks, rivers and mangroves characterize angling in the Sine Saloum Delta. Depending on the time of year, a variety of fish can be caught. From June to November Sailfish, Dorado, Yellow Fin Tuna and, for the luckiest of anglers, Blue Marlin, are possible, whilst from November to May, different fishing techniques, such as trolling and static fishing can be used to catch Tuna, Dorado, Mackerel and Bonito.
Most hotels featured in The Senegal Experience brochure are happy to organise such fishing trips, either in small pirogues or motorised boats. The tour operator highlights the following properties however, that have a particular affinity with angling:
Sine Saloum Delta
Hotel Keur Saloum (3-grade)
Situated on the outskirts of Toubakouta, a typical Senegalese village, Hotel Keur Saloum enjoys a commanding position perched above the rivers of the Sine Saloum Delta. This 3-grade hotel has its own landing stage on the Bandiala River, which leads to the Atlantic Ocean. The quantities and the size of the fish can be quite surprising. In 2001, a red carp weighing 60kg (world record) was caught, followed in 2002 by a stingray weighing in at 111kg. The main types of fishing available at Keur Saloum are hand lining, trolling and surf casting.
Saly
Hotel Espadon (4-grade)
Enjoying a prime beachfront location, the 4-grade Hotel Espadon overlooks the bay of Saly and has its own fishing centre, considered one of the best in Senegal and offering some of the world’s best deep sea fishing. The fishing captain, Gildas Richardeau, has been fishing the offshore waters of Senegal and Guinea Bissau for many years and can improve the deep sea fishing techniques of all guests, regardless of their skill level. Taking advantage of the freshly caught seafood, arriving on the hotel’s own fishing boats, the French chef at Espadon ensures that the hotel maintains an excellent reputation for its cuisine.
Lamantin Beach Hotel (5-grade)
As the most luxurious hotel in Saly, the 5-grade Lamantin Beach Hotel, also with a beachfront location, offers a particular flair for gourmet cuisine, as well as its own spa. Facilities include a large swimming pool, private white sand beach and marina complete with watersports.
Deep sea fishing is available through the Saly Fishing Club, affiliated with the hotel. The Saly Fishing Club was created by Jean Touly and is now one of the largest fishing centres in West Africa. Every July, the Saly Fishing Club organises an international fishing competition. For more information, please visit www.salyfishingclub.com
This summer, The Senegal Experience offers a 7-night holiday at The Hotel Espadon from £799 per person. This price is based on a bed & breakfast board and includes return scheduled flights with Brussels Airlines from London Gatwick, Manchester or Birmingham, as well as transfers. For more information please call The Senegal Experience Reservations Dept on 0845 338 8706 or visit www.senegal.co.uk
