MAKASUTU CULTURE FOREST

Makasutu Culture forest is West Africa's premier eco-tourism destination. This pristine tropical 1000 acre reserve borders five miles of the Madina Bolong (river) and encompasses five different ecosystems– gallery forest, savannah, mangroves, palm forest and wetland/ salt flats. These diverse ecosystems sustain a great assortment of wildlife that includes a vast array of bird life, monitor lizards and troops of migrating baboons.

Visitors to Makasutu are taken on walks with expert guides through the bush after an orientation on the history and myths of the area. These guided walks bring visitors face to face with the indigenes people of the area who still make Makasutu their home.

Visitors have the chance to sample palm wine directly from the source, observe the local oyster women on their daily collections and visit Makasutu's very own Marabou (holy man). Locally crafted dug out canoes carry visitors along the calm waters of Mandina Bolong, whose riverbanks overflow with lush mangroves and bird life. Giant herons and king fishers are just two of the beautiful birds that can be observed at work. Depending on the tide, visitors to the area will see local fishermen plying the Bolong in their ancient dug out canoes, or wading the waters with their throwing nets – scenes unchanged for hundreds of years. Recently voted ‘Best New eco Hotel In The World' by the Sunday Times news paper (UK). Mandina is setting new standards in luxury environmental accommodation, without sacrificing quality that you would expect from any small luxury hotel the world over.

Dine at the alfresco restaurant on your own choice of menu; set each day after a personal talk with the chef.

For any information on Makasutu please send a message to:

info@makasutu.com or visit the website on www.makasutu.com