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Conakry is a fusion of the old and modern. This city embraces change and assimilates it with traditional culture, which creates a wonderful vibe you must see. The market is the highlight of this city, which means it is a good destination for shopping lovers. If you want to visit Conakry in Guinea, follow our guide below.

Travel Tips for Conakry

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Conakry

A guide to Conakry's local transportation

Taxi
Conakry Express
Small Bus

Taxis are the popular choice for getting around Conakry. They are comfortable, safe, and can reach many different tourist spots. You might need to spend a long time on the road to explore this city, especially the islands, so having a taxi as your transportation is necessary.

Practical Tips for Conakry

Things to prepare and best way to visit

What Is the Weather Like in Conakry?

Conakry has a tropical climate, particularly a tropical monsoon climate. Therefore, like other tropical areas, this city has two seasons: the wet and dry seasons. The dry season is between December and April. Combined with the Harmattan wind, rainfall was almost nonexistent during that period. The wet season starts in July. During this season, the rainfall level is so high that it is unsuitable for visiting. The wet seasons also affect the sunshine. During that season, it is much shorter. August is the month with the shortest daylight. On the other hand, during the peak of the dry season, which is March, Conakry receives most of the sunshine in the entire year.

What Are the Best Attractions in Conakry?

Conakry Grand Mosque This is a must-visit place for those of you who love beautiful architectural styles. Its design combines a beautiful combination of Moroccan and Turkish styles. Its size is also something else. It is the largest mosque in this country. If you are not a Muslim, you are not permitted to enter this place. However, you can still take pictures from outside the mosque. You need to respect the rules and culture in this place. So, wear a modest outfit. Keep quiet when you visit, and capture the beauty of this mosque on camera. National Museum Let’s learn more about Conakry and Guinea's history. For that reason, we recommend the National Museum. It has a collection of local cultural artefacts and artwork, including many items with high historical value. You can easily enjoy them all because the museum has different exhibit areas based on ethnic groups. Îles de Los After you explore the town area of Conakry, it is time for the island close to this place. So, Iles de Los is the most reasonable option. These beautiful islands offer natural scenery with a tranquil atmosphere that allows you to relax and have fun. Enjoy the beach and beautiful landscapes here.

What Are the Must-Try Foods in Conakry?

Bourakhé with Rice Bourakhe is a food made of cassava leaves with thick peanut sauce. It is served as a topping of hot-piping white rice. You can enjoy this dish with various side dishes, like meat, fish, and other vegetables. Kétoun Ketoun is a dish made of sweet potatoes. Plantains, cassava, and smoked fish are also added. Chillies can be added to kick it up. You can eat this stew as it is or add meat or fish to get more texture and protein. People in Conakry mainly eat it for lunch. Yétissé Yetisse is a famous seafood stew made of fresh fish that the fishermen caught from the Atlantic Ocean. The sauce uses fresh fish and various vegetables, such as tomato, carrot, and cassava. Similar to other stews in Conakry, you can eat it with or without rice.

Where Should I Stay in Conakry?

We recommend the hotel. Conakry has many of them with different star and class services. The hotel is not only comfortable but also safe from the crime that lurks around Conakry.

What Should I Know Before Visiting Conakry?

Conakry is indeed a beautiful tropical city. But, some areas in the city have high violent crime rates. Armed robbery, assault, mugging, and others can happen to anyone. Tourists often become victims of those criminal groups. Therefore, we recommend you travel in a group to avoid this problem.

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