Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
THE ROAD TO SENEGAL
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Parc National Diawling
This little known national park is a sister to the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary in Senegal
on the opposite side of the border. It has important mangroves and an acacia forest, as well
as large coastal dunes. Incredibly rich in birdlife, it's well-worth a detour if you have a
4WD. Facilities are almost completely undeveloped; the Eco-Lodge du Maure Bleu offers
the best access as well as being involved with local communities to receive visitors.
Sleeping & Eating
Eco-Lodge du Maure Bleu
LODGE
$$
( 4412 0379;
www.ecolodgemaurebleu.net
;
2-bed tent UM12,500, meals UM1000-3500)
A gorgeous off-grid
tent-camp offering a surprising degree of comfort and home-cooked food, as well as arran-
ging walking and
pirogue
(traditional canoe) tours in the national park.
