Kahone, Former Capital of Saloum

Kahone was a capital of the Saloum kingdom before Kaolack became a key administrative and trading centre. A visit offers a way to explore the region’s Serer history and living memory. Specific sites and local storytellers should be confirmed on the ground; this guide promises neither a guided tour nor entry to a monument.

Things to see and do

• Walk through Kahone’s public areas with respect for the present-day town
• Explore accounts of the old Saloum kingdom through local sources
• Respect places of memory and ask before taking photos
• Plan your return and check local travel conditions

Good to know

Kahone is a living town, not an open-air museum. The photos show present-day places in Kahone and do not identify relics of the old kingdom. Do not enter private property.