Conakry
Guinea
- Safety rating
- 4.2/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from November to April is the most comfortable, avoiding the intense summer rains.
- Population
- 2.0M
Overview
Guinea's hot, humid capital spills across the narrow Kaloum peninsula and onto offshore islands in the Atlantic. A busy port and music-rich city, it offers a gritty, authentic slice of West African life and access to the lush Fouta Djallon highlands beyond.
Top attractions
Visit the Grand Mosque, the National Museum, the lively Madina market and take a boat to the Îles de Los.
Getting around
Shared taxis and minibuses ply the congested peninsula; agree fares first and allow plenty of time for traffic.