For Our Guests
Welcome
Your Arrival at the Papayer
This welcome booklet provides you with a wealth of information to understand the proper functioning of the Ecolodge.
Your arrival at The Papayer can be directly through the rice paddies in the dry season, or by beach, arriving by taxi at Hotel Maya. Then allow 15 minutes of walking from Hotel Maya beach heading towards Diembering (to the north) to reach The Papayer.
During the rainy season, access is only via the beach. The traditional rice culture is sacred and access to the rice paddies is regulated.
Important
Safety at The Papayer
A complete first aid kit is at your disposal. Do not hesitate to contact staff if you have any discomfort or health issues. Small seemingly harmless problems can quickly escalate — take no risks, speak up immediately.
Entertainment
TV, Canal+, Movie Library…
You have access to an HD TV and Bluetooth hi-fi system in the lounge. To view photos and films from your stay, plug in a USB key or use Google Chromecast to stream directly from your smartphone to the HD TV.
Connection
WiFi Internet
Internet in Senegal is not unlimited. The Papayer offers its guests 3 GB of data per day, which is more than sufficient to check emails and use WhatsApp.
The connection is excellent but occasionally experiences issues beyond our control. Do not hesitate to contact the staff.
Comfort
Hot Water on All Floors
☀️ Solar Water Heater
The Papayer Ecolodge has a solar water heater that supplies all bathrooms with hot water 24/7. All water and energy resources are powered by solar and wind energy.
Housekeeping
Laundry & Housekeeping
Room cleaning is done every two days. Remember to leave your instructions and room key with the housekeeping person. For your valuable personal items, a safe is at your disposal.
Eco-Responsibility
Solar & Wind Electricity
The Papayer Ecolodge is completely energy independent.
We produce our own energy through a mix of solar and wind power — 100% green.
Your carbon footprint during your stay is negligible.
This does come with a few constraints that we ask you to respect:
Mobility
Cap Skirring Transportation
The Papayer Ecolodge provides short transfers by 4x4 for Cap Skirring and surrounding areas during the day.
Do not hesitate to contact us for any transportation needs in Cap Skirring.
Discovery
Casamance Safari Excursions
The Papayer Ecolodge offers a wide range of discovery excursions « à la carte », depending on your interests. Departing in the morning after breakfast, returning in the evening before dinner or in the afternoon.
Pointe Saint-Georges — Safe climb to the viewpoint over 25 meters high in the great sacred silk cotton trees. Beach and manatees at low tide.
Bolongs by Canoe — Visit to the sorcerers' island, lunch stop at Leon's to taste mangrove oysters, grilled pork and fish.
Carabane Island — 4x4 safari to Cachouane at Papis', boarding by canoe to Carabane. Lunch at Amat's and island tour.
Fishing at Boudédiète — 4x4 safari to the Guinea border, trolling or fishing in wild bolongs.
Private Transport
4x4 Rental + Driver
Ambiance
The Papayer Bar
The Papayer Ecolodge Bar is at your disposal — open late into the night. In addition to regular beverages, enjoy our local spirits:
Local Gastronomy
The Papayer Restaurant
We offer a different daily special each day as well as an à la carte menu. All products are fresh from the morning.
Culture & Entertainment
Shows
Goodbye
Time to Depart
We are at your disposal to transport you to Cap Skirring by 4x4 on your departure day. We can also accompany you to Ziguinchor or elsewhere, for the cost of the trip.
The time of departure is always a complicated moment. Do not worry — we are at your disposal to complete the final formalities with peace of mind.
It is customary in Casamance to leave a tip for the team at the time of departure. The entire The Papayer team remains at your service to improve this welcome booklet. Do not hesitate to share your comments with us.