Formerly known as French Guinea, Guinea is an amazing destination to visit in West Africa.
Wildlife Tours in Guinea
Monte Alen National Park is the only national park in Guinea covering 1400sq km of rain forests, marsh and savannah grassland. Some of the wildlife in Guinea includes leopards, gorillas, sitatunga, buffalo, mandrils, chimpanzees, crocodiles, western lowland gorillas, butterflies and more than 300 birds.
Activities
Walking, Trekking & Hiking are some of the ways to experience Guinea and especially for Monte Alen National Park. Experience the rugged landscape, forested areas, dry savannah grassland and mountain.
Take a walk, trek or hike in the popular Monte Alen National Park. You’ll have to trek slowly and carefully, as the terrain is rugged and steep.
Most of the time, your tour operator will hire locals as porters, cooks and guides. You can even do some overnight hiking, as there are wilderness campsites available on a first-come basis.
When to Visit
Equatorial Guinea is hot, humid and tropical since it lies on the equator. The dry season is during the May to September and is the best time to go. Bioko is dry from December to February. During the rainy season some roads are only passable in a 4-wheel drive vehicle with the heaviest rains during June.
Travel Tips
- Prepare to be routinely stopped if traveling the roads. A guide assures that your group is all ready, with paperwork in its proper order.
- Be prepared for patience when searching out the gorillas. You may to spend hours in search of them. Guides know where best to look but you must have a gorilla trekking permit.
- Though the country is generally safe, check travel reports for foreigners before venturing here.
- Foreign cigarettes are appreciated as gifts.
- Do not photograph the presidential palace, airports, ports, or military bases.
- Carry comfortable walking boots, sun hat, camera, drinking water, light clothing and warm clothing for the chilly nights.
