Guinea-Bissau Top Things To See & Do
• Visit the Museum of African Artefacts, which is a treasure trove of traditional sculpture, pottery, weaving and basketware.
• Enjoy the lively ambience and colourful stalls of Bissau's covered central market.
• Go off the beaten track to the Bijagós Archipelago, which comprises a group of small islands, several of which are uninhabited, and most of which are very rarely visited by foreigners. The easiest ones to reach are Bolama and Bubaque. Bolama, the original capital of Guinea-Bissau, is now a rather attractive ruin, and the island is worth seeing, with several good beaches. There is no accommodation, but camping is an option. The unspoilt island of Bubaque is easily accessible from Bissau and offers accommodation in the town.
• Encounter thousands of birds, big mammals and other native fauna which are living freely in the wildlife breeding River Zoo Farm. The farm owns a 200-hectare (500-acre) area which is bordered by two freshwater rivers and a lake. The farm ground is registered as an official fauna reserve (website: www.riverzoofarm.com/the_farm.htm).
• Visit the Cantanhez Natural Park in Jemberem. This community-based conservation project was initiated to protect birds, monkeys and chimpanzees (although there is a debate as to whether they are present in the country or not). You can arrange a guided tour through the local chief.
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