Tourist Attractions & Monuments Guinea

From the top of the cliff, it is possible to go to the precise point where the water of the Ténée flows into the void to continue its course 100 m below. To reach this place, it is necessary to deviate from the track leading to Ditinn, at the level of a fork indicating Kaala on the right (approximately 5 km since the beginning of the track). We then go to the village of Kaala that we cross to reach the last village before the cliff. From there, it is necessary to continue on foot during approximately 1 hour. When the horizon finally clears up, the view is breathtaking! You have in front of you a 180 degrees panorama on the whole valley and at your feet the water which rushes towards this same valley, from the edge of the cliff. Be careful, because there are no facilities at this place! To be avoided during the rainy season because the water flows everywhere and the rocks are very slippery. Note that from the village of Kaala, it is also possible to walk to the bottom of the waterfall during a very nice hike passing in the middle of the cliffs. Beautiful views on the waterfall and some majestic trees decorate this descent towards the valley. Count on 4 to 5 hours of walking round trip for good walkers, excluding breaks and swimming. For the most courageous, you can, once arrived in the valley, continue your way in direction of the village of Ditinn and beyond towards the fall of Bomboli and the mount Maci. You will then need an extra day of walking.

An unpolluted white sand beach, accessible without taking a boat, in Conakry? Yes, it still exists on the peninsula, and this beach is called Tayaki. No, no, it is not an island in the Pacific. Located about 4 km from Kobaya in the commune of Ratoma, access to this beach is only on foot and it takes about 1h30 walk in the middle of rice fields and swamps to reach the sand and the village of the same name. Ideal for a day trip and take a breath of sea air at the gates of the capital. From now on, on the beach, places to eat or drink welcome you (restaurant Le Syli, the Blanco Beach Club). In addition, a supervised parking lot allows you to leave your vehicle in complete serenity, before walking to the beach.

Small precision: to take full advantage of the beach in the shade of the palm trees, it is necessary to walk a little while following the sand tongue and to move away from the village. It is also an opportunity to discover the village and to meet its inhabitants. Here, the villagers are fishermen and/or farmers. They also produce and sell salt. They live in great poverty while Conakry is so close, but at the same time so far. No water, no electricity, no roads, no health services... in short, not much, except for this population that manages to survive with its own means. This is also Tayaki, and it deserves to be seen.

This large beach of red sand (probably linked to the important presence of red bauxite in the area) is suitable for swimming because it is located towards the interior of the archipelago, where the sea is less agitated. It is maintained by young people from Kassa. Refreshment stands and small huts allow you to have a drink and to eat in a relaxed and local atmosphere, and for a rather reasonable budget (considering the prices in force elsewhere on the islands). Be careful, especially on weekends, the crowd is sometimes very big on this place appreciated by young people.

The dam lake is a fresh water reserve that feeds the surrounding cultivated plains. It is a quiet place for a soothing stroll away from the hustle and bustle of the city center and why not for a refreshing dip. Be careful on festival days, the young Mamounais gather there in number and the place is then much more animated. For the long term travelers, the surroundings of the dam offer an ideal space to install the bivouac of one evening and continue their road. Mamou being a crossroads, all the directions are then possible.

This cave, which is wide open at the entrance, was a place of refuge for the local population in times of trouble. According to the legend, if you are inside, the bullets of your enemies cannot reach you. It is also a place of devotion where people come to make sacrifices in the hope of obtaining a positive outcome to their requests. Archaeological excavations carried out in the 1950s revealed the very ancient presence of populations there. A new arrangement now allows to sit facing the cavity to better observe it.

This beach is an astonishing place, made up of a narrow strip of golden sand wedged between the sea and the shallows, with the capital as a backdrop. Not very wide but very extensive, it allows for a pleasant stroll, especially at the end of the day to enjoy the sunset. For a few years now, straw huts and other bar-restaurants have been installed along this sandy strip, somewhat distorting the place, which nevertheless remains unique in its kind. You will be able to take advantage of it to settle down and have a drink with friends.

The Office National du Tourisme (ONT) in Conakry, Guinea, is a point of reference for travelers wishing to discover the city and its surroundings. Located on the Kaloum peninsula, the ONT offers information and advice on tourist activities available in the region. The ONT also offers tailor-made tours and stays, adapted to travelers' needs and expectations. Whether you want to visit the Loos Islands, go fishing or take part in African dance and percussion workshops, the ONT can help you organize your trip.