Every year in November, after the rains, Bissau is struck by a swarm of flying crickets. They bash into walls and lights, while locals try to clear them away with hoses and brooms
Taken from The Traveller's Handbook.
Guinea-Bissau tailor-made holidays
Guinea-Bissau holiday experts at WEXAS will tailor-make all aspects of your itinerary to create a Guinea-Bissau holiday, personal to you.
Guinea-Bissau tailor-made holiday highlights
BissauRelaxed and pleasant capital. Although not abundant with sightseeing opportunities, it has some interesting architecture and a good museum, the Museum of African Artefacts. This houses some interesting exhibits of traditional sculpture, pottery, weaving and basketware. Close by, the colourful central market has a lively ambience.
Bijagos ArchipelagoGroup of islands infrequently visited by foreigners, some uninhabited. Of these, the island of Bolama - once the country's capital - has some fine beaches. The fiercely independent Bijagos people still retain a degree of autonomy from the federal government. Bubaque, a former Portuguese favourite accessible by motorised pirogue, is another option. Elsewhere, sport fishing and wildlife are the major draws, with the the southern Orango group being home to saltwater hippos, and the eastern Joao Vieira group a breeding ground for endangered sea turtles.
JemberemWildlife spotting in an area of unspoilt tropical rainforest. It's central to a community-based conservation project, the Cantanhez Natural Park, set up to protect birds, monkeys and chimpanzees. This lush and sacred forest is best navigated with a guide. You can arrange such a tour through the local chief.
GabúGuinea-Bissau's eastern capital is also the Fula and Muslim capital. It has an animated commercial centre thanks largely to its trade with nearby Guinea and Senegal.
BubaTransport hub of the south, with some pleasant swimming beaches and waterfalls nearby. The Falls, on the Rio Cirubal, turn to mere rapids in the dry season, but at other times are extremely popular during weekends and school holidays.
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Guinea-Bissau tailor-made holidays
When you contact us, we'll take care to listen to what you want from your Guinea-Bissau holiday. We specialise in tailor-made holidays and have a real passion for putting together personal itineraries for our clients. None of our holidays are ever the same. We'll negotiate with all the hotels and tour providers to ensure you get the best quality and value to be found in Guinea-Bissau.
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