Saloum Apr 2026

: The delta covers 5,000 square kilometers and consists of over 200 islands, mangrove forests, and saltwater channels.

"Saloum" refers most prominently to a region and historical kingdom in Senegal, as well as a modern critically acclaimed film. The Saloum Region and Delta (Senegal) Saloum

: The region is famous for 218 massive man-made shell mounds , some hundreds of meters long, which contain burial sites and ancient artifacts that date back thousands of years. : The delta covers 5,000 square kilometers and

The is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Senegal, north of the Gambia. It is a vast ecosystem formed where the Saloum River meets the North Atlantic Ocean. The is a UNESCO World Heritage site located

: The area was home to the Kingdom of Saloum , a traditional Serer monarchy that lasted into the 20th century and was re-established as a non-sovereign monarchy in 2017.

Saloum is also a "genre-defying" Senegalese thriller directed by Jean Luc Herbulot. Exploring the Saloum Delta by motorcycle - Itchy Boots