“Perfect lodging and food.”

We had selected Keur Niaye based on the reviews we found both on Booking and Google Maps. We were not disappointed at all. Celine and Gilles, but also their staff are just wonderful. The food, as announced, was just delicious. Celine was kind enough to accommodate our diets needs in very creative manners. Gilles and his team organized beautifully, out of the box, excursions in the pristine delta nearby. We had great fun all together. The rooms were very comfortable and well kept. We had a fantastic time we will remember well.

“A hidden gem”

Keur Niaye was the absolute highlight of our travels in Senegal. Celine and Gilles are fantastic hosts, staying with them feels like being invited into their home rather than just renting a room. Their hospitality, friendliness and warmth creates a wonderful atmosphere where every guest feels welcome. Having one table where guests and hosts gather for breakfast and dinner is a great way of getting to know each other and to share stories, experiences or tips for activities in or around Toubacouta. And there is a lot! Celine and Gilles have been an invaluable help with arranging the various trips for us, both canoeing in the mangroves, a boat trip to a bird island, an excursion to the Fathala wildlife reserve and much more. All food is prepared at the guesthouse by Celine and her staff and it is nothing short of outstanding. The jam is homemade, the yoghurt is homemade, the honey is local from the mangrove... and the three-course dinners are pure luxury. Every day! I even got a birthday cake and "Happy Birthday" sung in four different languages on my birthday. This is exactly the kind of guesthouse we are looking for on our travels and we are incredibly happy and thankful to have found Keur Niaye.

“Forget other places - STAY HERE!”

Everything! Celine is a total icon. She made us feel so at home that we are now considering moving to Toubacouta. The food, the room, the excursions - everything was made to suit us and every little detail was so thoughtful. What this wonderful couple don’t mention on their page is that they run a local NGO, helping the community through various ways. We plan to be back asap!

“A great place to stay.”

A very cozy atmosphere. The dinner with the owners was nice.

The owners were amazing: extremely fiendly and helpful! They also spoke English quite well (apart from their native language French). They helped us book tours that I think we could have never arranged by ourselves: amongst others a village tour with a villager/guide (who also spoke English well enough) that I would highly recommend if you go to Toubacouta. The other staff members at the B&B were also pleasant. Their cooking was great with both western and local elements, and they could even cater to our rather advanced food preferences (vegetarianism and allergies to nuts and soy protein)! The nice owners ate their meals together with the guests which was a convenient time to socialize and get some tips on what to do in the area.

“We loved it”

Dodo is an amazingly knowledgeable guy making you feel comfortable and secure. Best breakfast we had in Senegal, great chats, relaxing chillout area and tidy, clean, well-functioning rooms with good beds and moskito nets. Besides his ability to talk with you about everything you might want to know, but also giving you personal space at any time, Dodo knew everything about the birds, the delta and nature around. Acitivites are not the cheapest but a great experience and the money is invested into charity village activities like school meals

Lovely place with the perfect host Celine. Very nice and clean room with comfy bed. The garden is an oasis to lounge in, with many different types of birds. Perfect base to explore the Seloum delta. The food is great, specifically dinner! Easy to arrange excursions from the hotel.

“Most fabulous place to stay”

Celine and Giles were charming hosts, genuinely engaged in the local community with a deep respect for the people they work with and the environment. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and the trips we did. The food was delicious, and the fact we all sat around the same table for breakfast and dinner made it very sociable. The garden is beautiful, with no need to go very far for birdwatching. We have such fond memories of our stay

- Super friendly and safe environment; - Special thanks to Céline that helped us out in English with our (many) questions and helped us out arranging a transfer to the airport; - Delicious homemade food by Céline, make sure you taste her amazing dishes; - A very nice range of activities organized at Keur Niaye, hands up to Dudu that guided us on two different occasions.

“Cozy guesthouse with wonderful hosts”

Celine, Gilles and their team create a warm welcome in their family-run guesthouse. My room was spacious and beautifully designed. Celine is a fantastic chef and you can enjoy delicious breakfast and dinner in the garden. Thanks for the chats, I very much enjoyed learning about the life in Toubakouta!

“fabulous opportunity to visit local villages on foot and by boat. returning to a tranquil and relaxing location. we love”

Such a lovely setting. brilliant hosts and amazing activities. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was delicious.

What a wonderful place, the hosts Gilles and Céline are so welcoming and can get so many trips organized, with professional guidance, after so many years living there. Only 4 rooms, so small scale personalized operation, and excellent home cooking! Good interaction with locals in the village.

“Simply a wonderful few days, the memories of which will remain with us always. Thank you Celine, Gilles and Dou Dou”

Keur Naiye was very charming, Celine, Gilles and Dou Dou could not have been more helpful and welcoming; For reasonable prices, excursions can be arranged. Our highlights- Gilles and Dou Dou took us out on the Salom for a wonderful afternoon and evening, we walked, swam, visited shell Island and the village of Sipo and watched the birds come to rest as the sun was setting. Celine organised transport for us to visit Fathala reserve and kayakking on our last morning. Celine is a very good cook and we particularly enjoyed sharing our evening meal together with our hosts. Breakfast was also delicious, pancakes with home made Jams and local honey. Our rooms were very comfortable with air conditioning and mosquito nets. We would highly recommend a stay at Keur Naiye

“Friendly Boutique B&B”

Great guesthouse/B&B in Toubacouta in a very peaceful and quiet village. Rooms are totally comfortable and nicely designed, and the meal that I ate here was excellent. I only stayed two nights, but would have been happy to stay on an another to take a tour through the mangroves. The owners Celine and Gilles were very friendly and it was great to speak with them over dinner. They also offered some recommendations for future stops on my trip, since I had done almost no planning before coming to Senegal.

“Very friendly, family-owned place in beautiful nature”

Céline and Gilles are very warm and welcoming. Every evening, we all had (an extremely delicious) 3-course dinner together and in Christmas eve, Céline had organized a spectacular drum and dance show. We also enjoyed the customized trips through the Mangroves, where we learned a lot about the flora and fauna from the highly experienced guides. The nature is absolutely amazing! The room was very well equipped with AC, mosquito net, warm shower, and a lot of nice little details (e.g., homemade soap). Furthermore, the breakfast was very tasty (a lot of different homemade marmelades and yogurt, as well as eggs, baguette, etc.). Most importantly, we really liked that Céline and Gilles have built up a foundation to help develop the village community. Hence, you receive very friendly reactions from the villagers when mentioning that you stay at Keur Niaye.

“100% recommended!”

Staying at Keur Niaye was a wonderful experiencie. Celine and Guille took care of us as we were close friends. All the food and specially the korean dishes cooked by Celine were simply delicious, much better tham in many restaurants. We had also checked some prices for excursions in local places and they suggested us also a 1 day day trip possibility, and it finally was cheaper and amazing day. Guille evwn took some wonderful pictures and send it to us! Just amazing

“Fantastic stay in Toubakouta at a lovely hotel”

The garden area was beautiful and peaceful The staff were welcoming and friendly

Just everything! Keur Niaye is a beautiful oasis and Celine and Gilles are such amazing hosts! They organized two unforgettable tours with the great guide Doudou, who knew almost every animal and tree. Every evening there was a really delicious three-course menu and it was particularly great that we ate together with the hosts and learned a lot about the village. The rooms are very comfortable and tastefully furnished. We could have stayed much longer and done one of the exciting activities every day!