Safara Lekki Sanctuary

Casamance, Senegal · safaralekki@gmail.com

Casamance · Senegal

Healing Soil,
Spirits &
Species

Safara Lekki, located in Casamance, Senegal is a sanctuary focused on reforesting sacred lands and revitalizing ancestral plant wisdom.

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Leafy canopy against a bright Casamance sky
A farmer at work in the banana grove

Protect Our Wild · Reforesting Sacred Lands · Ancestral Plant Wisdom · Healing Soil, Spirits & Species

A grassroots nonprofit

We cultivate a space where a permaculture of plants, animals, and community converge through ancient wisdom and present compassion.

Mission and Vision

Mission and Vision

  1. 01

    Protect

    Our Commitment

    Our mission is to safeguard the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Casamance by reforesting degraded lands with native species and preserving the traditional wisdom of plant-based healing. We envision a world where wildlife, plants and humans coexist in harmony and respect.

  2. 02

    Grow

    Cultivating Change

    We grow thriving ecosystems through permaculture, agroforestry, and medicinal plant cultivation. By blending ancestral practices with regenerative techniques, we create a living pharmacy and food forest — a model for land stewardship that nourishes soil, body, and spirit.

  3. 03

    Empower

    Encouraging Participation

    We empower local and global communities through hands-on education, healing retreats, and knowledge exchange. By creating a space of belonging, reverence, and renewal, we honor the deep interconnection between inner and outer restoration.

Taking root

A living sanctuary

In the lush region of Casamance, Safara is taking root as a regenerative ecosystem: food forests, medicinal gardens, solar-powered water systems, healing spaces for yoga and breathwork, and a sanctuary for animals and wild beings.

Our story
Tending young seedlings in the nursery
Shade trees on the land
Looking up into the crown of an Acajou du Sénégal

What we are planting

Our Seeds

  • 01Reforestation of degraded terrain with native species
  • 02Permaculture gardens and food forests
  • 03Cultivation and documentation of traditional West African medicinal plants
  • 04Community-based workshops, retreats, and ecological education
  • 05Development of a sanctuary for rescued & wild animals
Green canopy rising into a soft blue sky

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