Somone · Senegal
Dalaal Diam Lodge is not a hotel.
It is an unconventional guest house, born of a slightly mad dream: to create a self-sufficient place, respectful of its environment, where you come to slow down, breathe and reconnect with what matters.
No air conditioning here, no television, no manufactured entertainment. Comfort lies elsewhere: in birdsong at daybreak, the rustle of wind through the filao trees, sunsets over the bush and time given back to you.
Our accommodations, each one different, sit within an estate of several hectares devoted to preserving nature and the wellbeing of those who live here, human and animal alike.
Dalaal Diam is also home to a sanctuary sheltering horses, donkeys, dogs, cats, rabbits, pigeons, hedgehogs and other animals taken in over the years.
Meals, inspired by African and European cooking, are prepared in a simple, family spirit around a shared table.
Between walks, wildlife watching, reading, meditation, unwinding beside the saltwater pool or simply taking in the landscape, everyone is free to find their own rhythm.
More than a place to stay, Dalaal Diam is an experience of disconnecting, and of reconnecting with yourself, with others and with the living world.
They stayed with us
What our travellers say
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I've just discovered a truly unique spot in Senegal: a haven of peace with no pollution, a romantic, soothing, wonderfully different setting. Whether you want to rest, reconnect with nature, work remotely or find inspiration as an artist, I recommend this place.
BinetaGoogle -
It's Out of Africa, the film. A haven of peace, cut off from the rest of the world and yet only a few minutes from La Somone. Fred and Céline have created a little paradise that invites you to slow down. You hear the birdsong, the food is excellent. An unforgettable stay.
EricGoogle -
If happiness had an address, it would clearly be Lodge Dalaal Diam, tucked away in the heart of nature. Here the alarm doesn't ring… it sings. But the real treasure of this place isn't just the postcard scenery: it's the team, Céline, Fred and Ibrahima. A crew that tends to your every need, always smiling. Thank you so much for this timeless escape.
WaréGoogle -
An exceptional address for unforgettable memories. This haven of peace, at the heart of a reserve, lets you watch the animals and birds of the lagoon. A huge favourite: the observatory room, with its 360° panorama. Ibrahim, the maître d'hôtel, attends to every detail; our hosts Fred and Céline are passionate and the Lodge's architecture is magnificent.
GuillaumeBooking -
A haven of peace close to the airport. Perfect to unwind on arrival or before heading home. Calm, quiet, nature and slowness are the watchwords. The staff are kind, welcoming and warm. The food is excellent. I'll be back. A big thank you!
ApollineGoogle -
This hotel is perfect for lovers of nature and a change of scene. We loved our exchanges with the owners and their staff. Ibrahim welcomed us warmly and helped us organise our departure and the trip to the lagoons.
MalikaBooking -
A beautiful project on the edge of the Somone. The setting, the surroundings, the kindness of the team and the owners, the cleanliness, the food.
HélèneBooking -
A perfect place to disconnect from everything! A calm spot in the middle of the savannah, and the meals are excellent. A perfect stay with a first-rate team, attentive and quick to respond to the smallest request. Highly recommended!
MathildeGoogle -
A real favourite. A place we'd recommend to anyone seeking a complete disconnect: secluded without being isolated. Fred and Céline have built this little paradise, and we wish them a wonderful journey ahead.
MichelBooking -
A very good stay at Dalaal Diam. A true haven of peace, with a lovely team always on hand to make sure we had a great time. We recommend it 100%!
LizzieGoogle -
Majestic. The welcome, the way our arrival was anticipated — everything was well handled.
StéphanieBooking -
Perfect for a night away from it all. A lovely, very quiet spot, beautiful garden, clean room. Dinner and breakfast were both very good.
YvonneBooking
Discover our Lodge
Horus Bio-Climatic Suite
130m2, 2 bedrooms, shower room,
2 toilets, water lounge, terrace, private garden.
Osiris Observatory Loft
One-room loft, 50m2 of panoramic view,
shower room and toilets on the ground floor
Ahmès Bungalow
50m2, 3-room bungalow including 1 bedroom, lounge,
shower room and toilets, terrace and private garden
The Rooms
3 double rooms from 25m2 to 37m2.
Access to the tropical garden with fish pond.