Atlantic Abéné — Wildlife & Fishing Lodge in Casamance
Beachfront lodge & discovery holidays
Atlantic Abéné
Casamance, southern Senegal. Two hectares of tropical garden and filao forest on the shore of the Abéné Marine Protected Area — a base for fishing, birdwatching, wildlife photography and walking.
Welcome
A haven of peace between sea and forest
Set in Casamance, in the southern region of Senegal, the lodge grounds stretch along the coast over nearly two hectares — a true haven of peace in the middle of a tropical garden and a filao forest. We welcome you at the heart of the Abéné Marine Protected Area, for a holiday built on rest and discovery. This part of Senegal will win you over with its beauty and its gentle pace of life.
You will have the privilege of exploring the region through the many discovery excursions we run across Casamance.
Where you stay
The lodge
The calm and the location of our lodge are our main assets. Air conditioning, restaurant, a two-hectare garden that holds sixty bird species on its own, and the beach at the end of the path.
Rooms & services
Eleven rooms, a garden, and the ocean
One thing our guests mention often is the calm. The place lends itself perfectly to recharging, in a restful setting between sea and forest.
See the accommodation (in French)- All-inclusive stay in CasamanceRelax while discovering the region. Our all-inclusive package covers accommodation, meals and drinks, from a minimum of fifteen days.See the offer
- The restaurantAfter a good day out, there is nothing like a good table. Our chef cooks your own catch, and vegetarian menus are available on request.See the restaurant
- Hotel servicesAir conditioning, laundry, airport transfers, WiFi. Everything the lodge provides during your stay.See the services
Sport fishing
Fishing holidays in Senegal
Discover our offers for your fishing holiday in Senegal. We specialise in the Giant African Threadfin, and you will meet many other species along the way — from the boat, in the bolongs, or from the beach.
Our speciality
Giant African Threadfin on soft lure
The fish that brings anglers back. Big-fish objective, in the bolongs of Casamance, with a guide who has been fishing these waters for twenty-six years.
See our fishing holidays- Predator fishing tripThe chance to meet the main West African predators, with the famous threadfin as the main target. Big-fish objective.See the trip
- All-inclusive fishing tripEverything included at a very attractive rate: accommodation, meals and drinks, fishing and airport transfers.See the trip
- All-inclusive fishing promotionA discounted stay all year round, all-inclusive, from a minimum duration of fifteen days.See the offer
- Boat fishing and surfcastingBoat sessions combined with fishing from the beach. Ideal for those who like fine sand under their feet.See the trip
- Surfcasting tripFor anglers who want to work the surf line, on kilometres of empty beach.See the trip
- Fishing guide in SenegalTechniques, tackle, the fish of Senegal, photos and videos. Everything we have gathered on fishing in Casamance.See the guide
Birds & wildlife
Birding and wildlife holidays
For naturalists, wildlife photographers and birders. Forest, mangrove, savanna, rice fields and shore — all within an hour of each other, which is what makes Casamance the richest region in the country for birdwatching.
Gambia & Casamance Birding Tour
Fifteen days across two countries. 203 species on our last departure, documented in 27 published eBird checklists. Ninety-one of them were recorded in only one of the two countries.
Read in English
Wildlife Photography in Casamance
Ten days built around light rather than a species count. Fixed and portable hides, boat trips at water level, and two nights at Pointe Saint-Georges for manatee and dolphin.
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Birding holiday in Casamance
Eight days, four reserves, more than two hundred species depending on the season. The reference circuit, entirely based at the lodge in Abéné.
See the trip (in French)- Birdwatching in SenegalWhy Casamance gathers so many species: six habitats, and what you find in each of them.Read more
- Birds of West Africa543 species recorded in the Ziguinchor region, family by family, with photographs taken on site and field notes.See the guide
- June 2026 trip reportDay by day, site by site, the full list of 203 species from our last combined tour. The eBird version is in English.Read on eBird
Walking & excursions
Discover Casamance
Discover Casamance by travelling through remarkable landscapes. We run a range of walks and excursions across the region, from the mangrove bolongs to the villages of the interior.
Excursions
Beyond the lodge
Boat trips through the mangrove, walks along the forest edge, village visits and market days. The region opens up in every direction.
See the excursions (in French)- Walking holidays in CasamanceOur range of walking trips through the landscapes of the region, at an easy pace on flat ground.See the trips
- Discover upper CasamanceThe inland region, its villages and its very different landscapes from the coast.Read more
- Walking in lower CasamanceRice fields, mangrove and coastal forest, on foot and close to the villages.Read more
- Casamance circuitA touring itinerary through the region, combining landscapes, culture and wildlife.Read more
- The village of AbénéThe village where the lodge stands, its sacred kapok tree and its resident troop of Western Red Colobus.Read more
Most of this site is in French. Only the two tours above are fully written in English. If you are comfortable reading French, everything else is worth a look — and if not, write to us and we will answer in English.
Why us
Why book with us
What are the strengths of our lodge? Why do travellers choose to trust us? The answers, in a few words.
Our reputation
Experience always makes the difference. Years of practice and of refining our programmes have satisfied our guests. We invite you to read the reviews on Tripadvisor.
The food
After a good day out, there is nothing like a good table. Our chef does everything he can to delight you — including with your own catch. Vegetarian menus are available on request.
Fair prices
Prices are set according to the number of participants, which makes dream trips affordable and achievable. We run promotions that keep our rates among the best on the market.
Where we are
Atlantic Abéné has the privilege of sitting at the heart of the Abéné Marine Protected Area. Fishing and wildlife excursions take place in unspoilt sites, in luxuriant nature.
A wide choice of holidays
Discovering a region while pursuing your own hobby is possible. Fishing, birdwatching and wildlife photography, walks and excursions — we have built a wide range of stays.
A team that listens
The staff at Atlantic Abéné will do everything possible to make your stay enjoyable. The guides work hard to meet your objectives, the kitchen caters for special diets, and service always comes with a smile.
Expertise
Experienced fishing and birding guides to show you the region in all its aspects. An essential asset for a successful stay in Casamance.
A quiet stay
One thing our guests mention often is the calm. The place lends itself perfectly to recharging, in a restful setting between sea and forest.
Guest reviews
What our guests say
★★★★★ 5 / 5
“There really are a great many birds in this corner of West Africa.”
Alain C. · June 2026 · birding tour
Two weeks across The Gambia and Senegal with Abdoulaye and Patrick. Out every morning with a camera in hand. Five out of five in every category.
★★★★★ 5 / 5
“The Hôtel Atlantic is the essential address in Abéné.”
Philippe H. · November 2025 · fishing
After more than twenty years travelling in Casamance, he calls this the ideal base. Vertical fishing with shads, threadfin as the prize, and barracuda, snapper and jacks alongside.
★★★★★ 5 / 5
“A dream birding stay, in a very beautiful region.”
Jean-Yves R. · February 2025 · birding
A week on the paths around Abéné and through the mangrove at Kassel. He notes that Patrick listens to what his guests actually want to see, and that the transfers from Banjul were faultless.
★★★★★ 5 / 5
“We spent twelve days there with real pleasure.”
Hervé and Maryvonne B. · March 2026 · birding and photography
They expected to tire of staying in one place and did not. Out at first light every morning to a different site, with free afternoons close to the lodge.
★★★★★ 5 / 5
“A wonderful week’s fishing in the Casamance mangrove.”
Seaside · April 2026 · fishing
Out with Patrick and Albert, and a run of fine fish for the season. He singles out the kitchen and the welcome from the whole team.
★★★★★ 5 / 5
“A guaranteed change of scene. Trophy fish.”
Marc S. · September 2025 · fishing
A warm welcome in a small, human-sized operation. He has been twice and plans to return.
4.5 out of 5, from 56 reviews. Read them all on Tripadvisor
Enquiries
Ready for the adventure?
Looking for a change of scene? If you enjoy being close to nature and want a holiday built around what you actually came for, tell us when you can travel and what you hope to see. We will come back to you with dates and a price.