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With a local guide

Guided kayak exploration

A longer, guided outing, to understand the coast as much as to look at it.

Duration
2 hours
Departure
Rivière Banane
Conditions
Sea permitting
The Otentika barbecue with the coloured kayaks lined up behind, at Rivière Banane

The coast,told by someone from here.

Two hours let you go beyond the beach, and above all give you time to stop.

The route is not fixed. It is chosen on the morning itself, according to the tide, the wind and the group's level. Westley knows the channels that stay passable when others no longer are.

Along the way he talks: the names of places, fishing habits, what has changed in the lagoon since he was a child. That is what separates a paddle from a visit.

Good to know

  • Route chosen on the day
  • Two hours with a guide from Rivière Banane
  • Adapted to the group's level
  • Stops and explanations along the way

What to bring

  • Swimwear or light clothing
  • Sun cream and a hat
  • Plenty of water
  • Water shoes if you have them

How it unfolds

How it unfolds

  1. Route briefing

    Where you are going, and why on that particular day.

  2. Preparation and safety

    Equipment, guidance, splitting the group.

  3. Guided exploration

    Two hours with stops to look and to listen.

  4. Return and conversation

    Picking up the thread of what you saw.

Kayaks and pirogues lined up on the Otentika beach at Rivière Banane
Aerial view of the coral reef and the shifting blues of the Rivière Banane lagoon
Ask about “Guided kayak exploration”Plan your visit

Every outing is confirmed according to the sea and the weather on the day.

Frequently asked

Is the route always the same?

No, deliberately so. It depends on the tide, the wind and the group. Westley picks the one that makes sense that day.

How many people at most?

The group stays small so everyone can hear and keep up. The exact number is confirmed with Westley depending on equipment.

Experiences

Other waysto experience the lagoon.