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Guinea Bissau which is a former Portuguese colony is found nestled between two countries that is Guinea and Senegal. Unlike other African countries that are top tourist destinations due to the presence of wild life especially the big five, when it comes to Guinea Bissau it is all about her eco system and rich culture that is portrayed by the different tribes found in the country.
3 Days Guinea-Bissau Tour – Bissau City, Bijagos Islands Excursion, and Cultural Insights
5 Days Guinea-Bissau Tour – Bissau, Bijagos Islands, Bolama, Bubaque, Culture, and Coast
8 Days Guinea-Bissau Tour – Bissau, Bolama, Bubaque, Orango Islands, Traditional Villages, Wildlife, Markets, and Colonial History
Why Choose Guinea-Bissau For Your Tour
Guinea-Bissau offers one of Africa’s most remarkable and least-visited natural environments: the Bijagós Archipelago of 88 islands and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that holds the largest hippo population in West Africa outside river systems (marine hippos that feed on sea grass in shallow coastal waters), nesting saltwater crocodiles, and the largest concentration of breeding waterbirds in West Africa, including over 100,000 Caspian terns on a single island. Two-week eco-tour packages to the Bijagós cost approximately $2,000 to $3,500 per person. Guinea-Bissau covers 36,125 square kilometres, bordered by Senegal and Guinea, with a population of approximately 2 million people.
Where To Go in Guinea-Bissau
Bijagós Archipelago
The Bijagós Archipelago protects extraordinary marine and terrestrial biodiversity: marine hippos feeding in shallow coastal seagrass beds, Nile crocodiles nesting on beaches, green turtles nesting on undisturbed islands from November to March, and the largest waterbird colony in West Africa on Orango Island. The Bijagó people, the indigenous inhabitants of the islands, maintain remarkable cultural traditions including matriarchal inheritance systems and animist ceremonies. Eco-tourism operations from operators like Centre de Pêche de l’Orango run boat-based island circuits from Bissau or Bubaque island.
What is the Average Cost of a Tour to Guinea-Bissau
Bijagós archipelago eco-tours cost approximately $150 to $250 per person per day. Pirogue boat charters between islands cost $50 to $100 per day. Bissau has basic to mid-range guesthouses from $40 to $80 per night. Most nationalities can obtain a Guinea-Bissau visa on arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) for approximately $50 USD. Portuguese is the official language. The West African CFA Franc (XOF) is the currency.
The marine hippos of the Bijagós, feeding on seagrass in shallow Atlantic water with no land in sight, are one of West Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife encounters and one of Africa’s best-kept wildlife secrets.
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