L’Aire Marine Protégée du Bamboung

The Bamboung Marine Protected Area is an expansive zone within the Sine-Saloum Delta containing mangrove forests, river channels, and salt-water mixing zones. The landscape shifts between shallow waters, dense vegetation, and open channels where different animals thrive.

This protected area was established in the early 2000s to safeguard marine life and resources for local communities. The protection came about when officials recognized how vital these waters are for fish, birds, and mammals.

The villages around this area have created their own fishing rules that shift with the seasons. You can observe how fishermen work with the rhythms of the ecosystem, managing their catch while keeping the waters alive.

The best way to explore this place is through the eco-tourism camp, which offers lodging and boat trips through the waterways. It helps to visit during clear weather or early morning hours when animals are most active.

Within this zone are ancient shellfish mounds that reveal how people have lived from the waters here for generations. These archaeological traces tell the story of a long relationship between communities and the sea.