The team
ESSAMAYE, which created this site, is a Senegalese company founded by a senegalese, François Xavier DIATTA, and a french man, Philippe MIGAUD. Both form a french-senegalese team who love western africa, and want to offer you original and tailor-made touristic stays and tours.
The creation of our company originates in our interest for Senegal, the different cultures, the history, the fauna and flora. Our company aims at sharing our experience and love for this country. Our keen knowledge of Senegal and its inhabitants enables us to offer you exceptional trips during which you will meet different local tribes, virgin landscapes and the fauna and flora of the mangrove. We always have the greatest respect and consideration for the inhabitants and the environment.
François Xavier Diatta
Associated director of the Essamaye Company, local guide and interpreter, François Xavier DIATTA, is able to talk in French, Wolof, Serere, Diola ... He has also obtained a first aid diploma in France...
Diénaba N'Diaye
A cook, Dienaba N’DIAYE, who will share all her secrets of senegalese cooking with us...
Djiba Diatta
He has been criss-crossing among the Casamance islands for almost forty years. He knows each meanders of the river and all the inhabitants. He can tell you about the Diola traditions, the fauna and the flora.
Saly Marie Thérèse Senghor
She will welcome you when arriving to the camp and also during trips and visits
Claude Diatta
Your canoe man in the Casamance islands
Djigane N'Diaye
He will be your guide around the camp, the Mar island and the whole Saloum
Léontine Diatta
She provides additionnal help in camp and for the Casamance tours