Travel to Côte d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast

Overview

Côte d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast

Land of cocoa and coffee, the Republic of the Ivory Coast obtained independence in 1960. This former French colony is a combination of distinct landscapes with tropical forests, savannah and coast bordered with beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. What more could you want? Its National Parks preserve flora, but also its various fauna including elephants, hippopotamus and panthers. Fifty ethnic groups constitute the Ivorian population. The result is a beautiful cultural blend. The destination is accessible to all with interesting prices on charter flights allowing you to get there easily.

The possibility of combining an inland and seaside holiday.
The hotel infrastructure is good and the level of comfort is better than in most Sub-Saharan countries.
It is a French speaking country, without language barriers.

cons

The climate is humid, with a heavy and wet atmosphere and clouded sky in the south; as for the north, towards January-February, the Harmattan blows, a Saharan wind that carries sand and dust.
Strong delinquency in Abidjan.
Car rentals are excessively expensive.
Beaches are often dangerous (risk of drowning).

Country Guide

Ivory Coast, All you need to know!

Our Editorial team's advice

The ideal holiday is to blend an inland tour with a couple of days relaxing on the coast. The possible options vary according to the time you have. For those in a rush (less than 15 days), the classic tour is Abidjan-Yamoussoukro-Korhogo-Odienné-Man-San-Pedro-Abidjan. In this case, you should not stay in Abidjan too long, and plan your journey ahead through a tour operator or a local travel agency. Over 15 days, it is interesting to explore around the mentioned destination, as for example visiting the Abokouamékro and the Maraoué Parks around Yamoussoukro, exploring the Yacouba country around Man, the Sénoufo country around Korhogo, etc. You can find guides locally in each city. The best thing to do is ask your hotel to find you a serious guide offering a comprehensive package.