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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, French, Italian
Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Bar / lounge
Beach
Canoeing
Airport transportation
Full body massage
Non-smoking hotel
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Hiking
Fishing
Hand massage
Head massage
Massage
Neck massage
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Room features
Private beach
Safe
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Location
Plage de l'Esperanto Lodge Casamance, Kafountine 00001 Senegal
Fantastic ecolodge way north of the Casamance river, close to the Gambian border. Getting there is quiet an experience, last part on a sandy bush road. The lodge is close to the sea on a splendid location surrounded by tropical nature, the only noise will be from tropical birds. Breakfast and meals of excellent quality are served in a central patio.
I got a spacious room with terrace and hammock in one of the bungalows surrounding the central patio. The view was fantastic. Several lounge areas for bird spotting or just for chilling out.
The nice sandy beach is a 3 minutes walk on a small path crossing a lagoon.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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A lush arid garden, Esperanto Lodge is a tranquil home away from home. That is, if home involved delicious dinners, a great beach and impeccable service. Eric was very communicative via Whatsapp, prices were transparent and reasonable and payment easy via Paypal.
The staff were cordial and efficient, the setting beautiful and inspiring. Our time left very little to be desired. Don't miss Justine's fabulous fish skewers, lasagna and (very hot!) delicious hot sauce.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Arriving at the Esperanto Lodge is worth it... the Casamance roads are dotted with potholes (given the size, we could even call them ostrich nests)!
But once there, we quickly forgot the journey. At Esperanto Lodge, we discover a haven of tranquility in the middle of the lush nature of Casamance. And everything contributes to ensuring that the stay leaves unforgettable traces in our memory.
First of all, the site is superb and brings together various types of landscape allowing you to observe a very varied flora and fauna: large lagoon, inlets, beach, orchard, forest... All very clean. The lodge garden, in which the accommodation is hidden, magnificently maintained by the owner of the house Eric and his team, completes this natural diversity.
For the amateur ornithologist, it is a delight to be able to observe so many different species within the Esperanto domain itself. The excursions offered to the bird island or the Karones islands allow you to complete observations with more specific birds of the mangroves while discovering life on these isolated islands between land and sea.
The location of Esperanto allows an average walker to reach the fishing village and then Kafountine without much effort. The other village also accessible by the beach but towards the north is slightly further away but the walk remains pleasant.
Finally, how can we not mention the Esperanto table. Justine at the helm prepares delicious dishes with her team. The day begins with a very hearty breakfast during which we taste the jams made on site from the estate's fruits: mangoes, tangerines, papaya... All accompanied by an organic fruit juice also made on site from the garden products. The menu gives pride of place to seafood products purchased daily by Justine from fishermen. The beef offered is of excellent quality and you should also not miss the specialties menu (don't forget to order the day before).
In short, a very pleasant, rejuvenating stay.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We had the most delightful holidays in Esperanto lodge I can imagine - food is extraordinary / senegalese style delicious!! A lush well kept tropical garden surrounding the rooms/ huts, different pavilions were you can sit and read, listen to and observe birds. Wifi fine near bar/ restaurant. We enjoyed strolls in the neighbourhood or along the nearly deserted marvellous beach. Nice excursions possible by boat.very good service, friendly staff and fast communication with Eric beforehand. If you look for a place where can relax in a beautiful natural area developed with style /in traditional ambiente Esperanto Lodge is perfect - for us a paradise!! We will be back🌴🧡
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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If you want to visit Senegal for the first time then Esperanto lodge is a must. Eric and Justine and their staff are the perfect hosts and offer the most welcoming you can expect. The location quality of rooms and food are excellent, explore the nearby town Kafountine with its Market and fishing village. The tour to the islands is a must and the town of Abene with the sacred tree. We will return.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Make sure the lodge books you their taxi if you are travelling from Gambia, they are very helpful.
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Excellent welcome! And magical place, bungalows hidden in lush greenery...
Esperanto is really worth the trip to Kafountine...Go there!
Our hosts go out of their way to offer us excursions. Ah the fish so well cooked....by Sandrine...
And the moment in the evening, when you can observe the birds, while sitting on the forearm terrace, in nature...
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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My husband and I recently had a tremendous experience at Esperanto Lodge.
Such a blast to be there!
Eric and Justine, the owners, are very accessible and helpful on everything. The staff is available and dedicated to make your stay the best one ever.
All thumbs up go to the kitchen where Justine makes everyday magic with delicious meals she cooks from the heart.
I keep excellent memory of my stay at the Lodge and am planning to go back in summer with the whole family.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip:Â You have your own wifi connection at the family house and it is faster :-)
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Esperanto lodge is where you go to relax . The lodge is located next to a calm lagoon next to the beach. The serenity and calm of the garden en the views can make anyone find peace. If you walk through the bach gate you almost instantly walk on the beach where you should really go for a swim. The Atlantic ocean there is perfect to swim in . Eric the owner is the most lovely man to have a chat with . He is always ready to help with any questions you have . Or help with planning things you want to do. The staff at the lodge are also very sweet and helpful. They are always ready to assist you . We had a perfect stay at Esperanto lodge .
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Absolutely lovely stay at Esperanto with Eric and Justine and their team. From our arrival at 11.00 pm when Justine had left us a lovely meal to all that Eric does to organise trips and brilliant taxis. We loved every minute. The lodge is peaceful and so relaxing. Beds are comfortable and I have never slept so well. The food is really good with lots of good wine and cold local beer and cocktails. The beach is beautiful and safe: with some great little bars to visit. The local villages are great and the fishing village is a sight to behold. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Second stay in Esperanto Lodge - just as nice as the first one. For new years eve Justine prepared an amazing and delicious buffet. Locals joined with the lodge's guests and all celebrated together due to the welcoming atmosphere Eric and Justine provide.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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PRICE RANGE
$65 - $66 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SenegalCasamanceZiguinchor RegionKafountine
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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