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'''{{Conakry}}''' is a city in [[Guinea]].  
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Conakry is a city in [[Guinea]].  
  
 
== Hitchhiking out ==
 
== Hitchhiking out ==
=== Towards [[Sierra Leone]] or [[Kindia]]  
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Towards [[Sierra Leone]] or [[Kindia]]  
 
Taxis run a bit like buses in Conakry, to get out of the city and to a hitchable spot heading East you need to take a taxi first to Kagbélen and then get another to Coyah. [[The-nomaddicts]] got a ride in March of 2020 from this location 9.720931, -13.372392. They got to Mamou from there in 3 rides.
 
Taxis run a bit like buses in Conakry, to get out of the city and to a hitchable spot heading East you need to take a taxi first to Kagbélen and then get another to Coyah. [[The-nomaddicts]] got a ride in March of 2020 from this location 9.720931, -13.372392. They got to Mamou from there in 3 rides.
  
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The only place to camp in Conakry in on the islands off the coast. Getting there is fairly cheap, just 6000GF for a return ticket and camping is fairly common among locals. Many come on Friday and camp until Monday. The rest of the week the beach is pretty deserted. [[The-nomaddicts]] camped on Soro Island for a few nights and were not disturbed. Everything on the islands is more expensive so bring supplies, although its not too long a boat ride back to the mainland and the port is the heart of downtown so going back isn't too much of a hassle. Many of the embassies are near the port so the islands are a good option if you need to get your visas done.
 
The only place to camp in Conakry in on the islands off the coast. Getting there is fairly cheap, just 6000GF for a return ticket and camping is fairly common among locals. Many come on Friday and camp until Monday. The rest of the week the beach is pretty deserted. [[The-nomaddicts]] camped on Soro Island for a few nights and were not disturbed. Everything on the islands is more expensive so bring supplies, although its not too long a boat ride back to the mainland and the port is the heart of downtown so going back isn't too much of a hassle. Many of the embassies are near the port so the islands are a good option if you need to get your visas done.
  
== Other useful info ==
 
  
If you drink, the cheapest option is always palm wine which can be found in the big market called Madina or better yet go to the source which is at the port. It is cheaper and usually fresher from there.
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Tuk-tuks are the best way of getting around, they are much cheaper than motos and much faster than taxis.
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Most things (electronics, clothes, spare parts) can be found in the main market called Madina.
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Latest revision as of 22:48, 5 January 2021

Conakry is a city in Guinea.

Hitchhiking out

Towards Sierra Leone or Kindia Taxis run a bit like buses in Conakry, to get out of the city and to a hitchable spot heading East you need to take a taxi first to Kagbélen and then get another to Coyah. The-nomaddicts got a ride in March of 2020 from this location 9.720931, -13.372392. They got to Mamou from there in 3 rides.

Hitchhiking in

Places to avoid

Accommodation and Sleep

The only place to camp in Conakry in on the islands off the coast. Getting there is fairly cheap, just 6000GF for a return ticket and camping is fairly common among locals. Many come on Friday and camp until Monday. The rest of the week the beach is pretty deserted. The-nomaddicts camped on Soro Island for a few nights and were not disturbed. Everything on the islands is more expensive so bring supplies, although its not too long a boat ride back to the mainland and the port is the heart of downtown so going back isn't too much of a hassle. Many of the embassies are near the port so the islands are a good option if you need to get your visas done.



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