Guinea Travel Guide 🇬🇳
Complete travel guide to Guinea — Conakry, Fouta Djallon highlands, waterfalls, Atlantic coast & vibrant West African culture
🌤 Live Weather — Conakry
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Conakry
🌍 Regions Coastal Guinea · Fouta Djallon · Forest Guinea
💱 Currency Guinean Franc (GNF)
🗣 Language French (official)
⏱ Time Zone GMT
🔌 Plug Type Type C · E — 220V
Guinea is known as the “Water Tower of West Africa” due to its many rivers.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
E-visa available Passport valid 6+ months Return ticket- E-visa available online for many nationalities
- Yellow fever certificate required
- Travel insurance recommended
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Nov–Apr Dry season — best time
🌧 May–Oct Heavy rains
🏞 Highlands Cooler temperatures
🏖 Coast Hot & humid year-round
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $30–45 / ₹2,500–₹3,800
- 🏨 Mid-range — $60–90 / ₹5,000–₹7,500
- 🚙 Guided trips — $130+ / ₹10,500+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Conakry Îles de Los Fouta Djallon Ditinn Waterfalls Mount Nimba Kindia🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Shared taxis & minibuses
- Road conditions variable
- Private drivers recommended for highlands
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — Orange · MTN
- Good coverage in cities
- Limited in rural regions
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash widely used
- Cards accepted in few hotels
- ATMs limited outside Conakry
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Riz gras
- Peanut-based stews
- Grilled fish
- Tropical fruits
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe with precautions
- Avoid political gatherings
- Travel with local guides in rural areas
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive in Conakry
- Day 2 — Îles de Los excursion
- Day 3 — Travel to Kindia
- Day 4 — Fouta Djallon waterfalls
- Day 5 — Markets & return
❓ FAQs
Is Guinea safe for tourists?
Generally safe with precautions, especially outside cities.
Is English spoken?
Limited. French is the main language.
Do I need cash?
Yes. Cash is essential in most places.
What is Guinea best known for?
Waterfalls, rivers, highlands, and natural landscapes.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 117
🚑 Ambulance 442
🔥 Fire 118
🩺 Tourist Help Local Authorities