About us

Where are we?

SENEGAL. A place where sun shines almost all year round. Come visit hundreds of miles of beautiful estuaries, mangrove swamps, savannah, seaside resorts and warm waters brushing the endless stretches of sandy beaches from ‘la petite cote’of Senegal to Gambia Places where one can relax , do surfing, scuba-diving, kayak ,enjoy fresh grilled fish by the seaside etc.. visit the house of slaves at Gorée island,its Door of No Return the African Renaissance monument of Dakar, the 'djoudj' migrant birds park the green Casamance etc…to name just that Such discovery will remain forever unforgettable memories on your tourist board. Above all this, the warm welcome of the populations may encourage you to stay with us or to come back again and again.

Who are we?

Dr Gueye, Ph.D (New York University) in leadership,coaching,self development,f ormer intern at the New York City Hall,host of many TV and Radio shows on topics like education, islam religion; interpreter in different international business events, seminars,panels,etc..
Mr Eli Mane, founder , more than 20years of experience teaching French and Wolof in private schools in Senegal, at ACI (Africa Consultants International ) but also in the United States at FSI (US Foreign Service Institute) in Arlington,VA

What motivated us

The idea of creating "Study and Visit Senegal" emanates from many suggestions of my former students ; which students are from different backgrounds, ages, nationalities, and professions. During their stay in Senegal, i made them discover the city and its surroundings , taught them French and/or wolof inside but also outside of the classrooms, under a program tailored to their interests, their time and budget. Their letters of thanks and especially their encouragements motivated me to set up this program. During its 6 years of operation, the Program has received students from some african english speaking countries like Liberia,Nigeria,Ghana as well as students from Spain, New Zealand, Switzerland, Korea, Netherlands and recently the NCSSM( North Carolina School of Sciences and Maths )from the US

The "visit" program

The goal is to give opportunity, to all those who have dreamed of visiting Senegal, as well as all those who were charmed during their previous visits inhere . Come discover Senegal through its touristic, historical and cultural sites, in addition to the Teranga, the Senegalese hospitality that is known beyond its borders. In hopes of counting you among our future students and/or visitors, I would like to ask you to believe in the warm welcome that we already reserve for you. Churches, families, schools, colleges ,individuals etc..are all welcome.

  • Homestay with Senegalese family (where you can practice French and/or Wolof daily while learning about family and social life)
  • Students are placed based on preferences through a questionnaire
  • Internship (get culturally unique work experience with an NGO)
  • Volunteering (Lend a hand to schools, local organizations, hospitals, orphanage, community centers etc…(to encourage the global citizenship and helping western citizens to build collaborative relationships with people in the developing world)
  • Excursions and activities (choose days in a rural village to experience the contrasts and links between rural and urban during a weekend trip, including participation in cultural activities etc..)

THE “STUDY” PROGRAM

* Language courses which are tailored to suit your budget, ability and needs
* One-on-One class under the supervision of experienced language instructor
* Research opportunities on topics chosen by the learner, for example, religion, environment , anthropology, african art and literature, Senegalese politics, public health and social justice, etc..
* Academic courses and lectures
* Study abroad program (find courses for the academic year, semester/trimester, summer, j-term)