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Description of holiday guesthouse near Abene, Ziguinchor

Cheap holidays full of adventure in Africa
Beach, sea, relaxation at hotel Maye Meye.

Welcome to Abene, Senegal
Are you looking for cheap beach holidays in Africa, Senegal, and would you like adventure, beach, sea and relaxation? Then you are in the right place in our cheap and typical Senegalese hotel.
We welcome you in our small hotel in the quiet seaside village of Abene. It is located in the Casamance, the southern and greenest province of Senegal, Africa. We offer exclusive cheap holidays with many unique possibilities.

We offer a wide variety of workshops from either learning to play Djembé or, if you're experienced, perfecting it. And what about seeing if your BBQ-skills come in handy when learning how to cook on wood fire? Or maybe you prefer to take some lessons in traditional African dance or singing. See what our program offers.

Excursions - Special Options
Apart from our workshop offer we have plenty of special possibilities and excursions for you.
Stay overnight with a Diola tribe family for example. The night in the bush is an experience you will never forget. Or meet a true medicine man OR MARABOUT. Also there's the annual music and dance festival in Abene. A must-see if you're into African rhythms. Or: Talk with a Diola-tribe member - search medicinal herbs - bird watching with local expert - fishing at sea - Island hopping boat tour.

Accommodation
The Maye Meye guesthouse is situated at the edge of the village of Abene, surrounded by nature and very close to the sea. We offer a relaxed atmosphere, warm and caring service, excellent food and an enthusiastic crew.

Rooms
The guesthouse has four rooms, one of which has its own shower and toilet, the others share sanitation. There is a choice between single and double beds. We have running water and are working on electricity by way of a solar panel.

Garden
The half acre garden sports a large selection of trees and plant life. If you’re lucky you can pick mangoes, oranges and bananas right off the tree!

Winter Holidays - Annual Festival
Cheap sunny holidays in wintertime. - Annual music and dance festival in December.
Abéné is a gathering place for many African artists. The village has a number of famous masters of the Djembé, the bougarabou and traditional native dancing. The exciting sound of djembés is heard regularly throughout the village.
At the end of December Abene has a wonderful music and dance festival with native, music, songs and dances of different tribes. An extravagant affair while at the same time a simple village feast.

Maye Meye Fair Travel Mission Statement
Maye Meye Fair Travel serves two purposes at the same time.
First of all we want our guests to feel comfortable and well cared for. Not overly luxurious but with the comfort of our small scale guesthouse and a dedicated team of service providers.
With our guesthouse as a starting point we give our guests the opportunity to discover Africa from the inside. Through our local network of trustworthy contacts we can offer them special experiences and excursions.
The profit from the Hotel goes to the Maye Meye Foundation.
Our goal is to use the profit from the guesthouse to support running or new projects in the village of Abene. In addition we will offer individuals or families micro credits to either start, support or extend their businesses. In special cases we will consider micro financing for projects in Abene and the territory surrounding it.

Change Their Lives Without Changing Your Holiday
By spending your holidays at our hotel you automatically contribute. And still we are able to offer you a low-priced stay and an extensive activity program to choose from.

Maye Meye is a local expression in the Wolof language. It means that every person has something to offer to the other without even being aware of it. This could be knowledge, good times, financial support or anything you can imagine.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	Not suitable for infirm, Smoking Allowed, No Pets
Bedrooms:	4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8 1 Double/s with ensuite, 4 Double/s
Bathrooms:	2 Bathroom/s 2 Shower/s, 2 Toilets/s
Outdoors:	Private garden, Terrace, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade
Access:	Car not essential
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included
Meals:	Breakfast, Lunch, Packed lunches, Evening meal

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Per Person Per Week	Per Person Per Night	Breakfast Included
Double Occupancy Full Board	€255.00	€39.00	Yes
Single Occupancy Full Board	€295.00	-	Yes

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Deposit/Booking Notes: Price euro 255 is based on pppw - double room - full board.
The price of a stay at our small hotel is based on full board per person/per week*

Based on single occupancy room € 295.00
Based on double occupancy room € 255.00
**shorter stays are possible, please contact us for details. When booking for a group of 7 or 8 people one person stays for free.

Location of holiday rental near Abene, Ziguinchor

Holiday Type:	Beach, Family
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Fishing, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market

Location description

Island Tour By Boat
Not far from Abene, in the region Casamance, is a beautiful nature area with mangroves, bolongs (sea inlets) and islands located. A visit to this area is an unforgettable experience. This island area is only reachable by boat through the bolongs of the Casamance which are surrounded by mangroves. In this hidden world you are surrounded by silence and the exuberant beauty of nature.

Ziguinchor, The Nearest Large City
South of Abene at about 100 kilometers from our hotel is the city of Ziguinchor. It is the largest city of southern Senegal and has about 100.000 inhabitants. It's on the river Casamance and is surrounded in the south and north by mangrove swamps (Bolongs).

Sea Fishing
If you like sea fishing during your holidays, Abene is the right place to go. Abene is a fishers village.
You will accompany a fisherman from Abene on their special 'piroque' (boat). You can do your own fishing as well as watch how the local fishermen work. You do need to bring your own rod.

Spotting typical West African Birds
You can learn a lot about the typical birds of West Africa when you go on a guided tour with the local birdexpert. For birders this is a great opportunity to accompany this birdexpert because he is one of the most famous bird experts in Senegal. He has also worked with the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture. He brings you to the most exquisite spots of the south of Senegal and can really tell you anything and everything about every bird.

Other activities

Workshops
We offer a wide variety of workshops from either learning to play Djembe or, if you're experienced, perfecting it. And what about seeing if your BBQ-skills come in handy when learning how to cook on wood fire? Or maybe you prefer to take some lessons in traditional African dance or singing. See what our program offers.

Excursions
Apart from our workshop offer we have plenty of special possibilities and excursions for you.
Stay overnight with a Diola tribe family for example. The night in the bush is an experience you will never forget. Or meet a true medicine man. Also there's the annual music and dance festival in Abene. A must-see if you're into African rhythms. Or: Talk with a Diola-tribe member - search medicinal herbs - bird watching with local expert - fishing at sea - Island hopping boat tour.

Local events

Christmastime - Original African Festival
Abéné is a gathering place for many African artists.

The village has a number of famous masters of the Djembé, the bougarabou and traditional native dancing. The exciting sound of djembés is heard regularly throughout the village.

At the end of December Abéné has a wonderful music and dance festival. An extravagant affair while at the same time a simple village feast. This long-running event celebrates the harvest. As well as traditional music and dance, artists arrive here from all over West Africa and further afield.

Nearest Airport:	Banjul Gambia	80km
Nearest Ferry Port:	Ziguinchor	120km
Nearest Beach:	Abene	1km

Directions

How To Get There?
We will be at the airport from Gambia (Banjul) when you arrive and will accompany you to our guesthouse by taxi. This will take about 2 hours.

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