Destination

Ivory Coast

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Destination Dossier

Côte d'Ivoire — Ivory Coast in English — is West Africa's economic powerhouse, with the cosmopolitan lagoon city of Abidjan, the colonial heritage of Grand-Bassam, and the surprising green of Taï National Park, which holds one of the last intact tropical rainforests in the region.

Safari Highlights
Taï National Park/ Comoé National Park/ Basilica of Our Lady of Peace/ Grand-Bassam/ Assinie Beaches/ Chimpanzee Tracking/ Lagoon Cities
Capital
Yamoussoukro (official), Abidjan (economic)
Currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Languages
French (official) + 70+ indigenous languages
Best Time
November–March (dry season)
Malaria
Year-round risk throughout the country. Prophylaxis recommended.
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Visa Information

eVisa available online before travel.

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Getting There

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International (ABJ) in Abidjan. Direct flights from Paris, Brussels, Casablanca, New York, Dubai.

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Travel Tips

French essential. Increasingly cosmopolitan tourism scene in Abidjan. Tipping appreciated. Currency exchanges easily and ATMs work in cities.


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