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Guinea-Bissau

The Atlantic's secret archipelago and its saltwater hippos

Capital
Bissau
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Flight from Lomé
From Lomé (varies)
Time difference
GMT+0 (1 hour behind Cameroon)

Guinea-Bissau is among the destinations a Togolese passport reaches without a visa. The Atlantic's secret archipelago and its saltwater hippos Here: visa, real budget, best seasons and what to do — departing from Togo.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Visa-free
Allowed stay
up to 90 days (ECOWAS)
Cost
Free
Processing
Immediate on arrival

How to apply

ECOWAS free movement: a valid Togolese ID card or a valid passport is enough — no visa.

Required documents

  • Valid ECOWAS ID card or passport
  • Return ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •ECOWAS free movement (up to 90 days).
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
270 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
570 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

228 000 FCFA–444 000 FCFA

Flights from Lomé (ASKY, Ethiopian, Air Côte d'Ivoire…), depending on the destination.

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

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨168 000 FCFA
🍽️84 000 FCFA
🚕72 000 FCFA
🎟️168 000 FCFA
Hostel
9 000 FCFA–18 000 FCFA
Mid-range
27 000 FCFA–54 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
72 000 FCFA–114 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
498 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Bijagós Archipelago (UNESCO)

Explore these 88 islands listed as a UNESCO biosphere reserve: pristine beaches, traditional villages and exceptional biodiversity. Guinea-Bissau's raw gem, best discovered by boat.

2

Orango's saltwater hippos

On Orango Island, watch one of the world's rare populations of saltwater hippos bathing in the ocean and lagoons. A truly unique natural phenomenon.

3

Bissau Velho and the Amura Fortress

Wander through old Bissau, its Portuguese colonial quarter with charming crumbling facades, and visit the Fortaleza de São José da Amura, a witness to the nation's history and independence.

4

Bubaque Island

The main gateway to the Bijagós, Bubaque offers beaches, a laid-back vibe and eco-lodges. The ideal base for exploring the other islands.

5

Sacred Poilão Island and its turtles

Poilão, a sacred and uninhabited island, is one of Africa's most important green sea turtle nesting sites. A protected site of striking beauty.

6

Bissau's markets and music

Dive into local life at Bandim market, taste Creole flavours and get swept up in gumbé, the country's signature music, in the capital's bars.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Bissau, discovering Bissau Velho and the Amura Fortress

  2. D2

    Bandim market, museum and gumbé music evening

  3. D3

    Boat transfer to the Bijagós Archipelago (Bubaque)

  4. D4

    Beaches and traditional villages of Bubaque

  5. D5

    Excursion to Orango: saltwater hippos and lagoons

  6. D6

    Relaxing day, snorkelling and nearby islands

  7. D7

    Return to Bissau and departure flight

✓

Travel checklist

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

Travel checklist — Guinée-Bissau

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: 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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