Guinea

The source of West Africa's rivers, with Fouta Djallon waterfalls, Mount Nimba's forests and coastal islands creating varied landscapes.

Guinea lies on the West African coast, with French as its official language. Its terrain stretches from coastal plains to the Fouta Djallon highlands, and the Niger, Senegal and Gambia rivers all rise here, earning it the nickname "the water tower of West Africa." Highlights include the Îles de Los off the capital Conakry, the waterfalls and mountain hiking of the Fouta Djallon, and the Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve in the southeast, a World Heritage Site. Tourist facilities are generally limited. The dry season from November to April is best for travel. The main gateway is Conakry International Airport.

Destinations

• Conakry
• Fouta Djallon

Itineraries

• West Africa Six-Country Overland – An epic overland journey heading south from Dakar through six countries to Monrovia, including the Bijagós Archipelago.