A day in Poum

Waking up at Malabou Beach means a gentle start to the day. You can sunbathe by the pool or walk along the beach and admire the scenery.

Comfortable and pleasant, our bungalow opened onto a seafront terrace: the perfect place for us to relax and enjoy the view and the surrounding tranquillity.

The hotel is ideally located if you wish to explore this picturesque region, where mineral landscapes and vast mangrove swamps mingle. Here, nature reigns supreme, and the sunset over Baie de Néhoué enchanted us: a colourful sight that enhanced our evening the night before.

Good to know: If you’re looking for more privacy, the hotel offers bungalows with private pools, an option we’ll keep in mind for a future visit. Also, with its flat, open terrain, private beach with a shallow swimming area, and several sports facilities such as mini-golf, the hotel is perfect for children to play while you keep an eye on them from a safe distance.

The Poingam clay baths were a unique adventure for us. There are two ways to get there: a 2-hour hike or a shorter 15-minute walk from Case à Sel. We opted for the second, crossing a small forest and skirting the salt marshes and the beach.

The feel of the clay on your skin is surprisingly pleasant – Steven particularly enjoyed it. And after a mud bath, there’s nothing better than a swim in the sea to rinse off. You’ll find your skin is incredibly soft! Changing rooms are available, where you’ll find a handmade shower inside. The shower water, scented with niaouli, leaves the skin delicately fragranced. A true pleasure!

Access is free. However, a box is available for you to leave a donation of your choice.

This is a perfect activity for everyone, whether you’re with family or friends or are a couple. Remember to bring a towel, swimming costume, old trainers and a change of clothes.

Don’t forget to stop at La Case à Sel to discover the famous Kô salt marshes, an authentic memory of this unique Poingam experience.

Tarap Destination is not in the Poum area, but in Ouégoa. Nevertheless, as it was only an hour away, we decided we must tell you about our favourite part of the trip.

Tarap is an experience that links people with adventure, and one that has left us with memories we’ll never forget. Ricky, our guide, is one of those memorable people. His stories and generosity made our adventure unforgettable.

Several activities are available on site. We opted for the boat trip on the Diahot River and the buggy excursion on Ricky’s property.

We stopped off at the top on a small furnished deck to admire the panoramic view over Ouegoa and the far north of  Caillou. This is the perfect place to stop, take a breather, watch the sunset and enjoy the end of the day in style.

Would you like to stay overnight? Tarap Destination offers simple but comfortable bungalows. Each has a welcoming terrace where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful location. If you prefer, you can camp, and tents are available on site.