West Africa - Guinea-Bissau (PDF Chapter)

The jewel in the country’s crown is the labyrinth of tropical islands that make up the Ar-quipélago dos Bijagós. Hippos, monkeys, chimps and buffaloes thrive in protected reserves and hundreds of bird species call its vast mangroves and wetlands home.

• relax amid world-class facilities and natural splendour on the Ilha de Rubane
• maps
• experience village life, a short walk from your island getaway, on the Ilha de Bubaque
• transport
• tango in Bissau Velho’s cobbled streets by candlelight, after a dinner of salty bacalau and red wine.
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Bissau, Arquipélago dos Bijagós, Ilha de Bolama, Ilha de Bubaque, Ilha de Orango, Ilha João Vieira, Varela, Quinhámel, Parc Natural das Lagoas de Cufada, Parque Nacional de Cantanhez, Understand Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Bissau Today, History, People, Arts & Crafts, Survival Guide.