Welcome to Essuketeye House! Guest house in an exceptional place: Casamance!

Do not hesitate to contact us for any requests or information.

The project “Maison Essuketeye” was born in September 2017 when Anne-Sophie, a Belgian in search of authenticity, fell in love with the country. Following her illness, it was her daughter Clemence who decided to continue the project of guest house. The typical Senegalese house is located on the beach, in a quiet area surrounded by nature. The goal is to integrate a social exchange between the tourists and the local people of Casamance. Anyone wishing to learn more about the Diola ethnic group and wishing to bring his smile is welcome! We will be happy to welcome you and introduce you to the region!

The house is located facing the sea and has a large pool centered in the middle of the property. The terrace is very large and offers a wonderful view of the beach. The kitchen is open on the terrace as well as the living room. You can enjoy your coffee while watching the view. There is also a private access to the beach, a garden and a garage. The house has four bedrooms: two bungalows and two in the main house. Each has a private bathroom.

The local breakfast is not included in the price. However, if you would like to have a lunch or a diner prepared, it’s also possible (be careful, we are not a restaurant)! Tell us in advance so Marie-Louise can organise everything.

Our Team

hyacinthe

**Hyacinthe** is the right arm of this project. Always available, smiling and motivated, he will take you where you want by providing help and advice. His experience as a GO at Club Med makes him a ball of energy. You can trust him for the logistics of the house in the absence of Clemence.

Gabriel

Thanks to him, the house and garden Essuketeye are always perfect! **Gabriel** knows how to remain discreet and attentive while providing effective help. Always in a good mood, ask for any help.

Clémence

**Clémence** is Anne-Sophie’s daughter and the owner of the place. Also in love with Casamance, its goal is to welcome people wishing to discover this region of Senegal and to make their stay as pleasant as possible. Her communication studies have allowed her to be always connected and available to visitors, even at a distance between Belgium and Senegal.

marie-louise

Are you hungry? A desire to cook? Need order? Or just want to talk to someone about your life ... **Marie-Louise** bends over backwards for you. Preparing rooms is an art and Senegalese cuisine has no secrets for her.

Our Room Fish is in one of our two bungalows. It has views of the sea and the pool. The room is composed of a bathroom with a shower, a toilet, a sink, a double bed (180x200), a wardrobe and a small desk. There is also a terrace for you to relax. This room is ideal if you want to listen to the sound of the waves that will rock you during the day and night.

Mosquito nets on windows and doors
Hair dryer
Mini flashlight
No television
Bath towels
Bedding
Bottle of water
Wifi in the common area
No air conditioning but fan

PRICE

High Season (from 15th October to 30th April) : 50€ -33 000 CFA/night/room
Low Season (from 1st May to 14th October) : 40€ - 27 000 CFA/night/room
School Holidays (Toussaint - Christmas - Carnival - Easter) : 60€ - 40 000 CFA/night/room

Breakfast is not included in the rental price. A supplement of €5 - 3 500 CFA per person/night is requested if you wish.

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« Un cadre idyllique avec une vue à couper le souffle sur la plage, une déco et des finitions soignées, un confort irréprochable, une situation les pieds dans l’eau exclusive... Ce Bed and Breakfast au Cap Skirring est un vrai coup de coeur. Yacinthe, un ancien GO du Club Med, se plie en quatre (et avec le sourire) pour organiser des sorties pêche, vélo, quad, etc., qu’il accompagne volontiers. Il est également de bon conseil pour les restos, les sorties et les excursions, ou pour commander un taxi pour se rendre au village ou à l’aéroport. Marie-Louise et Gabriel complète cette très sympathique équipe... Vraiment, on se réjouis d’y retourner dès que possible. »

— Philippe

« If you wanna stay in Paradies, with Maracuja, Banana and Papaya growing in front of your door, with direct access to empty beaches via a shell-paved staircase, with Marie Luis taking care of your room, with Hyacinth preparing you an extraordinary breakfast, with a lot of space to do some Stretching, Dancing or Relaxing, than this is just the place! We loved to drive our bikes along the fisher men beach, hearing them singing while pushing out the boats, via the beach you are near but not next to the town, and most of all we loved the wave just in front of our door. »

— Irene

Our Room Mask is in one of our two bungalows. It has views of the pool. The room is composed of a bathroom with a shower, a toilet, a sink, a double bed (180x200) and a wardrobe. There is also a terrace for you to relax. This room is the most remote, it is ideal if you are more lonely and you like the sound of the waves.

Mosquito nets on windows and doors
Hair dryer
Mini flashlight
No television
Bath towels
Bedding
Bottle of water
Wifi in the common area
No air conditioning but fan

PRICE

High Season (from 15th October to 30th April) : 50€ -33 000 CFA/night/room
Low Season (from 1st May to 14th October) : 40€ - 27 000 CFA/night/room
School Holidays (Toussaint - Christmas - Carnival - Easter) : 60€ - 40 000 CFA/night/room

Breakfast is not included in the rental price. A supplement of €5 - 3 500 CFA per person/night is requested if you wish.

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« Nous avons passé un superbe séjour à la maison d’hôtes de Clémence, en compagnie de ses collaborateurs Hyacinthe, Marie et Gabriel. Ils nous ont traité aux petits oignons, très bienveillants et attentifs envers nous en tout temps. À tous les voyageurs qui veulent passer un séjour à Cap Skirring, nous vous recommandons fortement cette maison d’hôtes. Vous aurez une vue splendide sur la plage, petit déjeuner et déjeuner exquis, les équipements nécessaires et toutes les attentions dignes d’un hôtel cinq étoiles. »

— Sonia

« Our stay was more than perfect. It could not have been better. Clemence is very fast and easy to communicatej with and Hyacinthe who takes care of the property did everything to make us feel at home. Wonderful place, wonderful people. I can definitely recommend this place and gope to be back soon! Un grand Merci! ! »

— Sandra

Our Room Mango is in the main house. It has a view of the pool and the sea. The room is composed of a bathroom with a shower, a toilet, a sink, a double bed (180x200) and a wardrobe. The room does not have a terrace but access to the common places of life. This room is ideal if you prefer to be close to the common places and have the sound of the waves.

Mosquito nets on windows and doors
Hair dryer
Mini flashlight
No television
Bath towels
Bedding
Bottle of water
Wifi in the common area
No air conditioning but fan

PRICE

High Season (from 15th October to 30th April) : 50€ -33 000 CFA/night/room
Low Season (from 1st May to 14th October) : 40€ - 27 000 CFA/night/room
School Holidays (Toussaint - Christmas - Carnival - Easter) : 60€ - 40 000 CFA/night/room

Breakfast is not included in the rental price. A supplement of €5 - 3 500 CFA per person/night is requested if you wish.

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« Lieu idyllique mais un peu excentré qui demande, pour se rendre au cap, de longer la plage ou de rentrer en taxi. Mais on oublie vite ces légers désagréments au vu de toutes les attentions et les conseils dont les hôtes ne sont pas avares. A consommer sans modération !! »

— Christine

« This is such a fantastic place with the most spectacular view and location! Chill and read your book with a view over a secluded beach and watch the fisherman boats roll in during the morning and evening. Walk some long walks on the beaches and swim in the wonderful sea. Hyacinth, who runs the place, is your perfect local guide, who helped us play a round of golf at the Club Med Resort. The beaches of Cap Skirring are beautiful and this house is perfectly situated, comes highly recommended from one host to another. »

— Thomas

Our Room Pineapple is in the main house at the back. It has a view of our gardens. The room is composed of a bathroom with a shower, a toilet, a sink, a double bed (180x200) and a wardrobe. The room does not have a terrace but access to the common places of life. This room is ideal if you prefer to be quiet, without the sound of waves, but still close to the kitchen.

Mosquito nets on windows and doors
Hair dryer
Mini flashlight
No television
Bath towels
Bedding
Bottle of water
Wifi in the common area
No air conditioning but fan

PRICE

High Season (from 15th October to 30th April) : 50€ -33 000 CFA/night/room
Low Season (from 1st May to 14th October) : 40€ - 27 000 CFA/night/room
School Holidays (Toussaint - Christmas - Carnival - Easter) : 60€ - 40 000 CFA/night/room

Breakfast is not included in the rental price. A supplement of €5 - 3 500 CFA per person/night is requested if you wish.

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« Emplacement d’exception surplombant l’océan avec accès direct a la plage, végétation luxuriante, personnel au top (merci Hyacinthe). Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, nous recommandons vivement! »

— Caroline

« The view, accommodations, and hospitality are all five stars here. Hyacinthe, who ran the place when we stayed, went far out of his way to make sure we were comfortable, and even invited us to join him and his friends and family for a delicious, classic Senegalese lunch. The beds are comfortable, as if the crashing waves didn’t make it easy enough to fall asleep, and while there’s no AC, the breeze kept us more than cool enough. I will absolutely be back and will recommend this place to anybody visiting Cap. »

— Matthew

GOOD TO KNOw

Capital: Dakar
Currency: CFA Franc (1 € = 656 francs CFA) but euros are also accepted
Administrative documents to have: a valid passport
Vaccines recommended before departure:
- Yellow fever: Allow 1 injection at least 10 days before departure
- Viral hepatitis A and B
- Tetanus
- Typhoid
- Rage ("adventurous" circuit)
- Malaria (Malaria): Consult your doctor for preventive treatment

Good season: from October to May
Rainy season: from June to September
Minimum temperature: 18 ° (January-March)
Maximum temperature: 35 ° (July-October)

Senegal in a few words ...

Senegal is a West African country of 196,712 km2 bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north, to the east by Mali and Guinea-Bissau in the South. The Gambia is in the middle of Senegal and penetrates more than 300 km, separating Casamance from the rest of the country. The climate is rather tropical in the south and dry in the north, with two seasons (the dry season and the rainy season). Dakar is the capital of Senegal since the independence of the country in 1960. The currency is the CFA Franc.

Across the country, several languages are spoken. The official language is French (spoken by 29% of Senegalese) but there are six national languages, including Wolof, which is the most spoken language in the country. The Serer, Peul, Mandingo, Soninke and Diola are mostly spoken in the South, in Casamance. Some people may speak Arabic, but most have studied Islamic theology in this case.

As for religion and beliefs, the majority is Muslim (95%). Islam is called "Sunni Islam" known for its tolerance and openness. The country's Christians represent only 4% of the population, while animism represents 1%. Animism, with its rites, its beliefs and Christianity are dominant in Casamance.

Casamance in a few words ...

Between contrasts, social diversity and cultures, Casamance is a magical place located in the South West of Senegal, between The Gambia and Guinea Bissau. Casamance has three administrative regions, namely Ziguinchor, Sedhiou and Kolda. It is an ideal place to meet the population, eat a yassa chicken in the village hut, among trees, along a river. These same rivers flanked by "bolongs", bordered by "mangroves" represent the first source of fishing in the region. The tropical climate is also warmer than elsewhere because the region is seaside with abundant water, very rich food varieties, pastures for animals and acres of jungle as far as the eye can see.

Some activities…:

Visit the village of Kabrousse, the village located south of Cape Skirring, just before the border with Guinea Bissau
Visit the village of Diembering, just above Cap Skirring (the ideal is to go cycling by the indoor tracks)
Visit the city of Ziguinchor (capital of Casamance): go for a drink at the café of the Franco-Senegalese alliance, visit the craft market, ...
Visit of the village of Boukote and its animist museum
Visit of Carabane Island
Fishing on the Casamance River
Kayaking on the Casamance River
Go eat grilled oysters
Harvest rice in the rice fields
Go to net fishing
Eat lobsters on the beach at Cap Skirring
Do a tasting of Palme wine in the jungle
Go to the "Bamboo Case"
Visit the boxes at Impluvium
Go see the customs of struggle during the Easter period
Learn the language Diola "Kassoumaye! "