Bakel Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and commune in Senegal
About Bakel
Bakel lies on the Senegal River, across from the village of Gouraye,Mauritania. The town was founded in the 18th century by members of the Ndiaye family who were fleeing succession disputes in the Jolof Empire to the west. The Bakel area belonged to the Kingdom of Galam, also called Gajaaga, which granted the migrants the right to remain on the land. The Ndiaye eventually integrated with the local Soninke population, and Bakel is renown for its Soninke culture today. The French began to penetrate the region in the 18th century, purchasing slaves from the Gajaaga monarchs to export fromSaint-Louisat the mouth of the Senegal River. In 1818, the French sent a small flotilla up the river and got as far as Bakel when they were forced to halt their venture due to the seasonal drop in river's wat
Where to Stay in Bakel
- 🏨Auberge Islam
- 🏨Campement de la Tour
- 🏨Campement Jikke
- 🏨Hotel Boundou
- 🏨Hotel Wagadu
Bakel Travel Guide Sections
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