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What to See in Guinea
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Guinea
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Guinea has one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve (1981)
The park, on the borders of Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire, is a UNESCO-listed site for its rich wildlife and flora. Hiking is possible here.
The park, on the borders of Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire, is a UNESCO-listed site for its rich wildlife and flora. Hiking is possible here.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Conakry
Not a major tourist destination, Guinea’s capital is primarily the country’s entry point by air. There are some beautiful beaches in the surrounding area, such as the Loos Islands or along the coastal road to Kamsar.
Not a major tourist destination, Guinea’s capital is primarily the country’s entry point by air. There are some beautiful beaches in the surrounding area, such as the Loos Islands or along the coastal road to Kamsar.
Dabola
Surrounded by mountains, the town is a base for hiking or discovering nearby waterfalls like the Tinkisso Falls.
Surrounded by mountains, the town is a base for hiking or discovering nearby waterfalls like the Tinkisso Falls.
Loos Islands
These small islands off the coast of Conakry are popular for their beaches and fishing.
These small islands off the coast of Conakry are popular for their beaches and fishing.
Kankan
It is the second-largest city in Guinea, at the heart of the Manding region. The sacred site of Gberedou-Hamana is about forty kilometres away.
It is the second-largest city in Guinea, at the heart of the Manding region. The sacred site of Gberedou-Hamana is about forty kilometres away.
Labé
Located in the heart of the Fouta Djallon, Labé is the country's third-largest city. The Sala and Kambadaga waterfalls are nearby.
Located in the heart of the Fouta Djallon, Labé is the country's third-largest city. The Sala and Kambadaga waterfalls are nearby.
Niani
This village in the Kankan region was once the capital of the Mandinka Empire. It holds the status of a "historical site".
This village in the Kankan region was once the capital of the Mandinka Empire. It holds the status of a "historical site".
Natural Heritage
Niger River
The great river rises in the Tingi Mountains in Guinea, on the border with Sierra Leone. You can explore its wildlife and beautiful landscapes by pirogue or canoe in various locations.
The great river rises in the Tingi Mountains in Guinea, on the border with Sierra Leone. You can explore its wildlife and beautiful landscapes by pirogue or canoe in various locations.
Fouta Djallon
This is a beautiful mountainous and very rainy region in central Guinea. Visitors love it for its landscapes, numerous waterfalls, and excellent trekking opportunities.
This is a beautiful mountainous and very rainy region in central Guinea. Visitors love it for its landscapes, numerous waterfalls, and excellent trekking opportunities.
Badiar National Park
Birds, antelopes, monkeys, lions, and leopards in this very small park, which is actually an extension of Niokolo-Koba in Senegal.
Birds, antelopes, monkeys, lions, and leopards in this very small park, which is actually an extension of Niokolo-Koba in Senegal.
Haut Niger National Park
This savanna area in the country’s center is home to a few lions, hippopotamuses, buffalo, and chimpanzees.
This savanna area in the country’s center is home to a few lions, hippopotamuses, buffalo, and chimpanzees.
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
The park, on the borders of Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire, is a UNESCO-listed site for its rich wildlife and flora. Hiking is possible here.
The park, on the borders of Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire, is a UNESCO-listed site for its rich wildlife and flora. Hiking is possible here.
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Fouta Djallon
★★★ This is a beautiful mountainous and very rainy region in central Guinea. Visitors love it for its landscapes, numerous waterfalls, and…
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Niger River
★★ The great river rises in the Tingi Mountains in Guinea, on the border with Sierra Leone. You can explore its wildlife and beautiful…
Loos Islands
★★ These small islands off the coast of Conakry are popular for their beaches and fishing.
Badiar National Park
★★ Birds, antelopes, monkeys, lions, and leopards in this very small park, which is actually an extension of Niokolo-Koba in Senegal.
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
★★ The park, on the borders of Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire, is a UNESCO-listed site for its rich wildlife and flora. Hiking is possible…
Conakry
★ Not a major tourist destination, Guinea’s capital is primarily the country’s entry point by air. There are some beautiful…
Dabola
★ Surrounded by mountains, the town is a base for hiking or discovering nearby waterfalls like the Tinkisso Falls.
Kankan
★ It is the second-largest city in Guinea, at the heart of the Manding region. The sacred site of Gberedou-Hamana is about forty kilometres…
Labé
★ Located in the heart of the Fouta Djallon, Labé is the country's third-largest city. The Sala and Kambadaga waterfalls are nearby.
Niani
★ This village in the Kankan region was once the capital of the Mandinka Empire. It holds the status of a "historical site".
Haut Niger National Park
★ This savanna area in the country’s center is home to a few lions, hippopotamuses, buffalo, and chimpanzees.