Guinea Tours & Vacations
At this stage we don't have any organized trips to Guinea.
That said, Intrepid can create tailor-made tours to many destinations, including Guinea. Our fully customized trips still offer the same small group experiences with local leaders, but made just the way you want it. Simply fill out your details on our tailor-made page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch.
Or why not visit Mozambique, Uganda or South Africa?
Our Guinea trips
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Explore tailor-made tripsGuinea at a glance
CAPITAL CITY
Conakry (1.66 million)
POPULATION
13.5 million
CURRENCY
GNF
LANGUAGE
French, Mandinke, Fula, Susu
TIME ZONE
(GMT) Casablanca
CALLING CODE
+224
ELECTRICITY
Type C (European 2-pin) Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth)
Learn more about Guinea
Best time to visit Guinea
The best time to visit Guinea is during the dry season (December to May), though the harmattan winds blow at this time of year so expect a dusty ride. Guinea is one of Africa’s wettest countries and in the wet season (June to November) rain can seriously slow travel down.
Geography and environment
Guinea is one of West Africa’s most beautiful destinations. The ranges and plateaux of the Fouta Djallon highlands give ample fodder for hikers and several major rivers, including the Niger, originate in this area. The coastal plain has some mangroves and also small but lovely beaches.
Top 5 experiences in Guinea
1. Camping
The beauty of camping is setting up home wherever you feel. Whether it’s out in the wilderness under millions of stars or near a village under the gaze of curious neighbors, you’ll always feel at home.
2. Driving
Getting there is half the adventure. Whether your vehicle is throwing up clouds of dust or sprays of mud, you’re not just enjoying the landscape, you’re living every bump.
3. Wildlife
Wake in the morning to the chatter of monkeys or gaze out of your tent at the scattering of footprints left during the night - boars, hyenas and baboons are favorite campsite visitors.
4. Food
Fill up on fried plantains from a street stall, pick mangoes straight off the tree or shop in bustling markets for produce to cook over the camp stove.
5. Surprises
You know you’re really overlanding when the road disappears, you get bogged or you end up in a football game with 25 local kids and a flat football.
Further reading
| Title | Author |
| In Search of Africa | Manthia Diawara |
| To Timbuktu: A Journey Down the Niger | Mark Jenkins |
| The Dark Child: The Autobiography of an African Boy | Camara Laye |
Guinea travel FAQs
Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards
From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).
However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.
Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.
GUINEA:
Australia: Yes - in advance
Belgium: Yes - in advance
Canada: Yes - in advance
Germany: Yes - in advance
Ireland: Yes - in advance
Netherlands: Yes - in advance
New Zealand: Yes - in advance
South Africa: Yes - in advance
Switzerland: Yes - in advance
United Kingdom: Yes - in advance
USA: Yes - in advance
Most nationalities require a visa for Guinea. We recommend that you check with your respective embassy, consulate or visa agency for the latest information.
It is recommended that you obtain this visa in advance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are on an trip that continues to Accra, you must obtain a double entry visa to Guinea.
While tipping isn’t necessary in Guinea, it’s common to tip hotel staff. A service charge is usually included in restaurant bills.
Internet is available in Conarky, as well as other large towns. Speed and prices vary.
Cell phone coverage can be inconsistent, even in major towns. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your carrier if you wish to use your phone.
Guinea’s toilets may be basic. Be prepared for squat toilets, even in major centres.
Tap water isn’t safe to drink in Guinea. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Instead, bring water purification tablets or ask your leader where filtered water can be found.
Credit cards are rarely accepted in Guinea.
ATMs are very rarely available. Cash can be withdrawn from a bank using your card.
- 1 Jan New Year's Day
- 3 Apr Second Republic Day
- 17 Apr Easter Monday
- 1 May Labour Day
- 25 May Africa Day
- 22 Jun Lialat-ul-Qadar
- 25 Jun Korité / End of Ramadan
- 15 Aug Assumption Day
- 1 Sep Tabaski / Feast of Sacrifice
- 2 Oct Independence Day
- 1 Nov All Saints' Day
- 30 Nov The Prophet's Birthday
- 25 Dec Christmas Day
See a current list of public holidays in Guinea.
We recommend that all travelers check with their government or national travel advisory organization for the latest information before departure. If traveling from the US, you can find helpful information from the US Department of State and the World Health Organization.
Read more about traveling with Intrepid as an American
Absolutely. All passengers traveling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. It's important to understand that each country you visit may have its own specific entry requirements, and some destinations mandate travel health insurance for all foreign travelers, regardless of their nationality.
We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation, but minimum coverage may differ from trip to trip, so make sure you check the Travel Insurance section in your Essential Trip Information. You will not be permitted to join the group until your leader has sighted your insurance policy number and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number, and these details will be recorded on the first day of your trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.
For travelers who reside within the European Union, Switzerland or the USA, the requirement to purchase travel insurance cannot be compulsory. However, the purchase of travel insurance is still highly recommended, and travelers from these regions who decline travel insurance when travelling outside their home region must sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form, recognizing personal responsibility for emergency medical and repatriation costs should they arise.