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Guinea

West Africa's water tower: trekking in Fouta Djallon and waterfalls.

Capital
Conakry
Currency
Guinean franc (GNF) — cash everywhere, few cards accepted
Flight from Douala
8 to 14 h from Douala (1 to 2 stops)
Time difference
GMT (1 hour behind Cameroon)

Nicknamed the 'water tower of West Africa,' Guinea is a still-under-the-radar nature destination. The Fouta Djallon, a cool highland plateau, unfolds multi-tiered waterfalls, Fulani villages and some of the region's finest hiking trails. Conakry, a lively Atlantic-side capital, is the gateway to the Loos Islands. For a Cameroonian passport, the e-visa is obtained online within a few days.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

e-Visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
up to 90 days (single entry, visa valid 30 days to enter)
Cost
~80 USD (single entry)
Processing
About 72 business hours (sometimes up to 5 days)

How to apply

Apply 100% online on the official Border Police portal (paf.gov.gn): form, scanned photo and passport, card payment. e-Visa received by email, to be printed.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months + 2 blank facing pages
  • Digital ID photo
  • Round-trip ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •Apply ONLY on paf.gov.gn: intermediary sites charge extra fees.
  • •No refund if refused.
  • •The issued visa is valid 30 days to enter; stay allowed up to 90 days.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
240 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
570 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

300 000 FCFA–588 000 FCFA

No direct flight from Douala: connect via Casablanca (Royal Air Maroc), Lomé (Asky) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian). Allow 8 to 14 hours total.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨138 000 FCFA
🍽️78 000 FCFA
🚕54 000 FCFA
🎟️78 000 FCFA
Hostel
15 600 FCFA–27 000 FCFA
Mid-range
30 600 FCFA–57 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
72 000 FCFA–126 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
540 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Fouta Djallon

Highland plateau: Kambadaga, Ditinn and Kinkon waterfalls, hikes and Fulani villages.

2

Conakry

Lively Atlantic-side capital: Niger market, Grand Mosque, national museum.

3

Loos Islands

Archipelago off Conakry: beaches, turquoise waters and a day trip by pirogue.

4

Ziama Forest

UNESCO biosphere reserve in Forest Guinea, dense rainforest and rare wildlife.

5

Dalaba

Former colonial hill station in the Fouta, gardens, cool air and viewpoints.

6

Soumba Falls

Accessible waterfall near Kindia, swimming and a nature day-trip picnic.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Conakry, settle in Kaloum, seafront.

  2. D2

    Conakry: Niger market, Grand Mosque, national museum.

  3. D3

    Day trip to the Loos Islands by pirogue, beach and fish lunch.

  4. D4

    Drive to Kindia and Soumba Falls, climb up to the Fouta.

  5. D5

    Fouta Djallon: hike to the waterfalls (Kambadaga / Ditinn).

  6. D6

    Dalaba: Fulani villages, gardens and highland viewpoints.

  7. D7

    Return to Conakry, last shopping, return flight.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Guinée

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: paf.gov.gn · en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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