05 Jul 2022
This trek was truly amazing thanks to Syam Trekker, his beautiful wife ReShe and their wonderful team. We were so well looked after from arrival at Senegal to our departure at the boats. A family business that will welcome you into their home and community as part of the experience.
I highly recommend this trek for so many reasons;
- Day before the trek; ReShe took us for a walk to the Senegan Waterfalls. She showed us the local culture and chatted about the area and her community.
- Night before the trek we were all welcomed into their home for the most gorgeous dinner ReShe cooked. This was an absolutely wonderful night.
- Trek- the walk is challenging but so worth it. Our guide Awal was patient and kind with us and adapted the trek to suit our needs, going as fast or for us slow as we needed. The porters were amazing, the food they cooked was fabulous, as good as you’ll get in a local restaurant. I still don’t know how they carried it all - treats included lemon or ginger tea and, omg pop corn! They also cooked a surprise treat I won’t spoil for you by sharing.
- A highlight for us was the emphasis this company put on caring for the environment and their community. Our guide and porters collected rubbish on the way down adding to their weight but leaving to rest stops clean of other peoples plastic and mess. Respect for Syam Trekker and his team.
- Another highlight is ReShe and her recycling project. Chat with her about her work with the local children collecting rubbish to fill the plastic water bottles so they can be used as bricks to build garden walls.
You will love your trek if you choose Syam Trekker and you will take away awesome memories that make the trip. ????