Ziguinchor Region
The heart of Lower Casamance, where tropical waterways, Cap Skirring's beaches and Jola villages make up Senegal's lushest corner.
Ziguinchor Region lies in the far southwest of Senegal, sandwiched between The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau, where the Casamance River meets the sea. The landscape is dominated by mangroves, rice paddies and palm groves. Cap Skirring has soft Atlantic beaches, Oussouye preserves the traditional Jola kingdom culture, and Carabane Island has colonial-era remains. The regional capital, Ziguinchor, is connected to Dakar by flights, ferry or road, and Cap Skirring has its own airport. The dry season, November to May, is the best time to visit; check local safety advisories before you go.