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Ngor Island Surf Camp, île de Ngor, Dakar, Senegal
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Why choose Ngor Island Surf Camp?
Intermediate difficulty
Breakfast & dinner included
Ngor Island Surfcamp has been running surf trips in Senegal for 20 years. We want to distinguish ourselves as the leading surf operator in the region. They have a commitment to constantly improve and upgrade everything they offer to the guests, including meals, sleep quality, transport comfort and of course, surf guiding. Ngor Island Surf Campslogan is "Serious about surfing, Awesome in accommodation".
Highlights
- Daily surf guiding to the best spots of the day, split into group skill levels
- Private surf camp boat to the spots around Ngor Island
- Road trips to remote surf spots outside Dakar, swell-dependent
- Surf photography and drone video
- 14 nights accommodation
- A great surf house with a relaxing private swimming pool, a beautiful rooftop, a library
- Half board (breakfast, dinner, drinking water)
- Pickup and drop-off 24/7 at the airport shuttle bus terminal in Yoff
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
12 days with instruction
Accommodation
The surf house
Welcome to NGor Island Surf Camp in Dakar, Senegal. A paradise on a tiny island surrounded by a few world-class waves, close to the city center of Dakar, offering a nice and clean place for you to relax.
The camp offers a chillout area with a pool, outside showers, and sunbeds - a perfect place to relax after a long day surfing. Being located in one of the highest properties on the island, there are sea views from everywhere in the house, perhaps the most spectacular being on the roof terrace where you can enjoy the 360-degree view of all the waves surrounding Ngor. From here you can also see the stunning sunset over the Atlantic Ocean at the most western point of Africa.
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Outdoor showers
- Sunbeds
- 360° sea views from the roof terrace
- 50 meters from the most consistent wave in West Africa, the iconic 'Ngor Right' from the Endless Summer movie
- Sound system for all to use
- Single & double rooms, as well as spacious dorm-style lodging
- Mosquito net fitted with every bed
- Private bathrooms with hot water for all single & double rooms
- Daily western-style cold breakfast buffet included as standard with all lodging
- Daily hot 2-course dinner included as standard with all lodging, inspired by West African cuisine
- Recycling facilities for glass, paper, and plastic
- Coffee and tea are available all day, free of charge, and with unlimited
- Daily cleaning, bed-making, and room maintenance, with laundry service available
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the camp
- Electric fans fitted in every room
- 100% solar-generated power for charging phones, cameras, and laptops
- Fully equipped board repair shop
Program
Surf Access and Transport
The surfcamp has 2 waves out-front, including the iconic 'Ngor Right', the most consistent wave in West Africa. Guests can surf these waves on their own time, and avoid crowds by easily being first in the water at dawn. When the swell hits other spots around Dakar, we have three 4x4 vehicles and one private speedboat ready to take you to the best waves of the day. Ngor Island Surf Camp surf guides, and photographer, are hand-picked and trained in-house to help provide the best possible surf trip experience. During road trip season, which are included in your stay, we take guests to remote surf spots outside Dakar, both north and south of the country.
Surf guiding
Each day, the professional guides will take you to the best waves of the day, taking your skill level and the forecast into account. Their role is to organize surf trips, liaise with guests, and enhance the safety and enjoyment of the session. In the water, they are free to give tips and advice. Surf trips take place either using our fleet of 4x4s or using a private boat.
Thanks to the team of guides, they are able to offer multiple trips per day, with departures starting early morning as well as throughout the day. You can join as many, or as few as you like. There is no limit.
Board rental options
The camp takes its quiver very seriously, so if you need to rent a board while you are here, they will have what you want. You won't find any old beat-up boards here, only excellent quality surfboards in professionally maintained conditions. All of the following are available to rent for guests:
- Soft-top beginner boards (5 EUR)
- Mini-mals and mid-length boards for progressing
- Hardboards (10 EUR)
- Shortboards for progressing
- High-performance shortboard
- Twin fins
- Longboards
- Guns and Mini-guns for big wave riding
- Stand-Up-Paddle boards (free)
- Rash guards (for sale only)
- Booties (for sale only)
- Surf straps (free)
It is also possible to rent wetsuits (3 EUR) and buy reef boots (booties). If your own board needs a ding repair, do not worry! The fully equipped board repair shop is always open, and skillful local shapers will usually fix any damage within 48 hours!
Location
Safe travel in Senegal
Welcome to Senegal, it takes just an extra 90 minutes of flying beyond Morocco to get here from Europe. The West African nation is an easy-living, non-violent, and tolerant country where you can wear what you like and enjoy a cold beer.
Senegal is one of West Africa's most popular destinations. The capital Dakar is a vibrant, lively city with colorful markets and good nightclubs. Senegal is culturally rich and famous for its excellent musicians and storytellers. The new decade (2020) is a particularly exciting time to be visiting Senegal as the country is currently developing at an impressive pace - a nationwide high-speed rail network, the 2026 Youth Olympic Games and mass entrepreneurism are just some of the things which are transforming the country into a socio-economic African leader.
At the same time, Senegal is also host to wildlife and nature reserves, as well as micro-deserts and mangrove forests, for those looking to combine a safari-style excursion with their surf trip.
- Area: Senegal covers an area of 196,190 sq
- Population: Just under 17 million people live in Senegal.
- Language: French (official), Wolof
- Religion: Muslim 94%, indigenous beliefs 1%, Christian 5% (mostly Roman Catholic)
The surf camp is located on the tiny island of NGor, Africa’s westernmost point just off the coast of Dakar, Senegal. 800m long and another 800m from the mainland, this spot has become a trendy place and a surfer hideaway. Home to Senegal's most famous wave, the NGor right, featured in the iconic 1966 surf film "The Endless Summer".
The island is very peaceful and relaxed. The boat bringing you across the water is a 'pirogue' (traditional fishing boat). As soon as you step off the boat, you will feel the exotic atmosphere. Walking around the island you can find small galleries offering art and music.
On the bayside, you will find quiet white sandy beaches where you can swim, relax, or eat lunch. The local beachside restaurants serve different fish, gambas, and lobster all caught by the local NGor fisherman. There are also two small grocery shops selling drinks, snacks, and common daily items.
On the side facing the Atlantic Ocean, the coast is pounded by an almost constant swell. The solid rock foundation is creating optimal conditions for surfing. A left and a right running at each their tide, picking up even the smallest Atlantic swell in the summer.
The nightlife on the island is very calm and quiet. The camp organizes barbecues with music and there is always a place to have a drink on the beach. You can also take a boat to the mainland (Dakar) which is only 5 minutes away where you will find exciting parties and bars in the best Senegal style. We promise that you will find what you are looking for.
Features
Activities
- Massage
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Environmentally friendly
- Restaurant
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Mosquito net
- Room cleaning
Food
Breakfast
The camp offers a wide range of tasty energy foods for breakfast in a western-style buffet format. Items found on the breakfast table include pancakes, tuna toasts, mini-pizzas, avocados, exotic West African jam, seasonal fruit of Senegal, cheese, eggs, honey, and more. Breakfast is served every day from 07:30-11:00, cooked breakfast is available from 08:00, and is included as standard with all accommodations.
- Power shakes
For powering up in the morning, they also offer Baobab powder (fruit from the African baobab tree) and Moringa powder (drumstick tree). These powders are often recognized as 'super-foods' as they contain high concentrations of vitamins and fiber.
Dinner
The camp takes pride in celebrating and encouraging people to discover the traditional food of Senegal and West Africa, which is absolutely delicious. The food is completely fresh as the kitchen team goes to the local market every morning to buy ingredients for the evening meal. The fish used is caught by the local fishermen on the island, therefore it is fresh, local, and sustainable!
Dinner is served every day at 20:00, involving 2 courses (starter or a dessert), and is included as standard with all accommodations. They have specialty nights including oyster night, pizza night, and taco night. They also offer a choice of Senegalese vegetarian food - please let them know in your booking form or upon arrival about your dietary requirements and/or if you suffer from any allergies.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Beach soccer with the locals
- Diving
- Djembe, learn to play the local African drum
- Guided tourist trips to Senegalese tourist attractions
- Private French lessons in the surf camp
- Snorkeling
- Visit Dakar's exciting nightlife with your surf guides
Spa treatments
There are massages available for an additional cost.
What's included
- Free pickup (24/7) at airport shuttle-bus terminal in Yoff (shuttle-bus 10 EUR)
- Half board (breakfast, dinner, drinking water)
- Daily surf guiding to the best spots of the day, split into separate group levels
- Boat transport to surf spots around Ngor Island
- 4x4 vehicle transport to surf spots on the south cost of Dakar
- Road trips to surf spots outside Dakar, swell-dependent
- Surf photography and drone video of the best sessions
- Free Wi-Fi offering reasonable download speeds
- Daily cleaning of your room and bed-making
- Tourist tax
- A cozy surf house complete with an outdoor pool, a library, and a panoramic roof terrace
What's not included
- Lunch
- Surf school
- Board rental
- Taxi boat to the island (1.50 EUR return)
- Beverages other than water, coffee, and tea
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DKR
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
3 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on departure.
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