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Things to do in Guinea

Nicknamed the 'Water Tower of West Africa' for the major rivers that begin in its highlands, a rainforest and mountain landscape genuinely undiscovered by mass tourism, and one of the richest musical traditions on the continent.

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What's worth your time in Guinea

Explore the Fouta Djallon highlands' waterfalls and canyons

Adventure

A dramatic sandstone plateau region where several of West Africa's major rivers originate, offering waterfalls, canyons, and cooler highland air.

Visit the Chutes de la Kinkon waterfall

Nature

A dramatic waterfall in the Fouta Djallon highlands near Pita, among the most accessible and photographed in the region.

Attend a traditional Guinean drumming and dance performance

Culture

Guinea's griot musical tradition and drumming heritage have influenced music across West Africa and the global diaspora, with performances a genuine cultural highlight.

Explore Conakry's Grand Marché du Niger

Culture

A large, energetic market in the capital selling textiles, produce, and crafts, reflecting everyday Guinean commerce.