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Siguiri, village of Soumbarakoba on the Niger shore

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Overview

Little known to most of the world, Guinea is a land of surprising beauty, from the rolling mountain plateau of Fouta Djalon to wide Sahelian lands and thick forests. Overland drivers have long been drawn here for the challenge of steering their vehicles over rocks and washed-out paths. Nature lovers lose themselves on long hikes past plunging waterfalls, proud hills and tiny villages; or by tracking chimpanzees through sticky rainforest. 

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Centre de Conservation pour Chimpanzés

    Centre de Conservation pour Chimpanzés

    Guinea

    The one place in the Parc National du Haut Niger that you are guaranteed to see large mammals is the Centre de Conservation pour Chimpanzés. This is a…

  • Forêt Classée de Ziama

    Forêt Classée de Ziama

    Guinea

    Around an hour's drive south of Macenta is the 116,000-acre Forêt Classée de Ziama, a disturbed but still beautiful stretch of rainforest. The forest is…

  • Parc National du Haut Niger

    Parc National du Haut Niger

    Guinea

    Covering some 1200 sq km, the Parc National de Haut Niger is one of West Africa's last significant stands of tropical dry forest and one of the most…

  • Chutes de Kambadaga

    Chutes de Kambadaga

    Guinea

    The chutes de Kambadaga, around 35km west of Pita, make for a brilliant day out. The waterfalls crash over three separate falls and they're surrounded by…

  • Centre d'Exposition Artisanal de N'zérékoré

    Centre d'Exposition Artisanal de N'zérékoré

    Guinea

    This modern and impressive arts and handicrafts centre allows you to watch craftspeople carving, weaving, hammering and stitching dyed mudcloth, wooden…

  • Chutes de Saala

    Chutes de Saala

    Guinea

    One of the most enjoyable excursions from Labé is to the impressive Chutes de Saala, where water cascades down a series of step-like falls in a pretty…

  • Villa Sili

    Villa Sili

    Guinea

    The old French governor's residence, Villa Sili (1936), which was for many years almost on the verge of collapse, has been recently renovated and is a fun…

  • Maison des Artisans

    Maison des Artisans

    Guinea

    An interesting place to both buy and watch locally made crafts such as indigo cloth and leather sandals is at the Maison des Artisans. The staff will…

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