--- title: "Bicycle touring in Guinea | Cycle Planet" description: "Guinea, also known as Guinea-Conakry, to avoid any confusion with one of the other three Guinea name carriers. I have to be honest with you, I crossed the…" canonical_url: "https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea" meta: "og:description": "Guinea, also known as Guinea-Conakry, to avoid any confusion with one of the other three Guinea name carriers. 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I have to be honest with you, I crossed the coastline of the country in a high tempo due to circumstances, so I don’t know all ins and outs, but let this give you a small direction. Last updated 3 Sept 2020 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea/edit/about) ## **Routes ** - [From Guinea-Bissau border to Sierra Leone border](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/cycle-planet-292f5.appspot.com/o/uploads_gpx%2Fcycleplanet-Guinea-1599147369648.kml?alt=media&token=11844686-3825-4310-af38-d8c63aee5665) ## **Visa ** A visa is required for most countries, see image below. Guinea Visa exempt Visa on arrival (Disputed; see below) eVisa / Visa required Source: [**Wikipedia**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Guinea). Last updated 14 Mar 2021 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea/edit/visa) ## **Where to get a visa for Guinea **(3) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Embassy](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Embassy.png)**1. E-visa for Guinea**Online visaNote from Cycle Planet: We have no experience in getting this visa. Please update this information if you have recent experience. 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/e06d3fe2-8f27-4ab7-88e3-ac716e383d09) 2. [![Embassy](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Embassy.png)**2. Embassy for Guinea in Cote d'Ivoire (Abidjan)**Guinea, AbidjanWe have no experience with getting this visa yet. Please update the information if you have obtained the visa at this embassy. 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/-MGJ_wCB4Po_uJglneGF) 3. [![Embassy](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Embassy.png)**3. Embassy for Guinea in Guinea-Bissau (Bissau)**Guinea, BissauGetting this visa is quite easy and possible to get it in one day. You only need passport photos. 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/-MGJ_k-dqu2I2TGL8ClV) ## **Border crossings **(2) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**1. Candembel (Guinea-Bissau) – Simbeli (Guinea)**To Guinea-BissauYou can only reach this border crossing by foot or bicycle. You need to get the entry/exit stamp from Guinea-Bissau in the village of Candembel. Afterwards… 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/51869dd0-c4ba-4c65-bb18-3eed82293895) 2. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**2. Pamelap (Guinea) – Kambia (Sierra Leone)**To Sierra LeoneOpen from 7 am to 6 pm. I went from Guinea to Sierra Leone. I was able to print my e-visa of Sierra Leone in Pamelap. Passing this border came with a little… 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/bf046210-b5cc-4ca1-a208-6d84e276a281) ## **See and do **(2) Sorted by most likes 1. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**1. Conakry**See & doThere are plenty of things to do in the capital, from listening to live music, to watch acrobatics or relaxing on the beach. 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/-MGJbu5qZRLldiTo63pA) 2. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**2. Fouta Djalon**See & doReach the amazing landscape of Fouta Djalon via Mamou. It’s a great place for hiking, while the highlight is a beautiful waterfall. 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/-MGJc0eJBj6R3qHJUGAh) ## **Sleeping ** ### **Staying with locals** Not very common, only big cities offer CS hosts. ### **(Formal) camping** There are no campsites, but there is plenty of space for the tent. In some areas, however, it is difficult to find a camping place due to the burning of forests, which is happening there on a large scale. You can of course put your tent on a burnt piece, but then all the camping equipment will be covered by the black ash. Camping in villages is almost always possible if you ask the "chef du village". ### **Ho(s)tels** Guinea is a country that is not geared towards tourism, the hotels that exist lack any luxury. The exception is Conakry, where staying overnight in one of the luxury hotels costs a fortune. But overall, some villages have accomodation. Think about 200.000 to 300.000 GNF for the cheapest price, so probably it’s more. ### **Wild camping** Possible, but there are lots of people everywhere, so consider asking permission first. Last updated 22 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea/edit/sleeping) ## **Safety ** Generally safe to cycle, be cautious in big cities. Last updated 3 Sept 2020 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea/edit/safety) ## **Food and drink ** In Guinea people eat rice with a sauce almost 3 times a day. This is the cheapest food. A piece of meat already makes it twice as expensive, but of course still cheap. There are 2 types of coffee. Nescafé, the instant coffee and Caffee Noir. This coffee is consumed from very small bowls and is very strong. You'll find plenty of bars where you can get egg with bread for about 7.000 GNF. A local dish is "fou fou" and a local drink is made from ginger. Last updated 22 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea/edit/foodDrink) ## **Vaccinations & health ** - Yellow fever, DTP and hepatitis A vaccinations are recommended and sometimes mandatory. - Sometimes a Cholera statement is needed (stamp). - Malaria occurs throughout the country all year round. Last updated 22 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea/edit/health) ## **Blogs ** - [Flying through Guinea](https://www.basidsinga.com/13-flying-through-guinea/) ## **Videos ** - [West Africa's Jungle Tracks](https://youtu.be/idUsnU7kBgg) ## **Other ** **Best time to cycle** Guinea is one of the wettest countries in West Africa, especially the coastal region. The best cycling time is from the middle of November to the beginning of May. From December onwards, the harmatan rises, which can cause a lot of dust. **Spare parts** The local bicycle repairers often destroy more of a western bicycle than it does whole. Tires can be properly fixed, but this takes quite some time. 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