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Ivory Coast Travel Guide

INTRODUCTION

The Ivory Coast is set on the south coast of Africa. Côte d'Ivoire,as it is known in French, borders both Mali and Burkina Faso to the north, Ghana to the east, and Guinea and Liberia to the west.

The country has endured a lot of hardship in recent years including two coup d'etats. There has been an ongoing civil war in the country since 2002.

Despite this, the people of the Ivory Coast are said to be welcoming, friendly, and great natured.

The official capital of Côte d'Ivoire is Yamoussoukro , but Abidjan, with a population of 3,310,500, is the largest city and serves as the commercial and banking center and as the de facto capital. It is also the most populous city in French-speaking Western Africa.

Attractions include the superb Comoe National Park, Tai National Park, and the island town of Grand Bassan.

HISTORY

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Currency: CFA Franc=100 centimes.

Time: has the same time as GMT

Power: 220V 50Hz

Languages: English and French

Climate: This is largely dependent on where you are as the Ivory Coast has varying temperatures, predominately hot and humid, though it does have an impressive wet season so check before you go.

ATTRACTIONS

Make sure you visit in November, then you will be sure not to miss the Fêtes des Masques (Festival of Masks).

RESTAURANTS

NIGHTLIFE

LODGING

Ibis Abidjan Marcory

Budget hotel close to the airport with pool, restaurant, and bar.

Novotel Abidjan

First Class Hotel with a great central location offering beautiful pool, gardens, gym, bar, and restaurant.

Sofitel Abidjan

World Class luxury hotel offering superb accommodations.

PERSONAL STORIES