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Visiting Equatorial Guinea
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Top Attractions in Equatorial Guinea
The most iconic and unmissable experiences this country has to offer.
Monte Alen National Park
Covering 2,000 square kilometres of dense equatorial rainforest on the Rio Muni mainland, Monte Alen is Equatorial Guinea's largest protected area and a key biodiversity site of international significance. The park shelters western lowland gorillas, forest elephants, chimpanzees, mandrills, and an exceptional range of bird species within its trail network of rivers and waterfalls. It is the country's foremost destination for wildlife watching and rainforest trekking.
Pico Basile National Park
Pico Basile rises to 3,011 metres as the highest peak in Equatorial Guinea, dominating the north of Bioko Island within a 30,000-hectare national park formally established in 2000. The park is recognised by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area and shelters Preuss's monkey, red-eared guenons, black colobus, and numerous endemic species of sunbird. Hikers who reach the summit are rewarded with sweeping panoramas across Bioko Island and, on clear days, towards the Cameroonian coast.
Cathedral of Santa Isabel
The Cathedral of Santa Isabel stands on Malabo's Plaza de la Independencia and is one of the most striking examples of Spanish colonial Gothic Revival architecture in Central Africa. Built between 1897 and 1916, the structure features two 40-metre spires that form a landmark visible from much of the city. The square surrounding it, flanked by the Presidential Palace and colonial-era administrative buildings, provides a vivid portrait of the city's layered history.
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Health & Safety
Health & Emergency Info
Before You Travel
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Call 3101 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment. Vaccine recommendations and health risks At least 8 weeks before your trip: check the latest vaccine recommendations for Equatorial Guinea see where to get vaccines and whether you have t
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Health information sourced from UK FCDO. Always consult a travel health professional before departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Equatorial Guinea
Entry requirements vary by passport. Check the requirements for your specific passport on the Equatorial Guinea page at Yoogo.
The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), which is pegged to the euro. Equatorial Guinea operates predominantly as a cash economy: credit cards are rarely accepted outside a handful of large hotels, and ATMs are available in Malabo and Bata but are often unreliable, so it is advisable to arrive with sufficient cash.
Most visits to Malabo and Bata pass without serious incident when travellers take standard precautions such as avoiding displays of valuables and travelling in groups after dark. Road conditions outside the two main cities can be poor, and emergency services are limited across much of the country.
Shared taxis are the most practical option within Malabo and Bata, with fares typically around 500 XAF per ride on established routes. Domestic flights connect the two cities several times a week, and passenger ferries run between them as well as to Douala in Cameroon. Outside the main cities, road quality varies considerably and four-wheel-drive vehicles are often necessary.
The dry seasons, broadly December to February and June to August, offer the most comfortable travel conditions with lower rainfall. The wet seasons from March to May and September to November can make road travel more challenging, particularly in the interior of Rio Muni, though the landscapes are lushest during this period.
Equatorial Guinea has three official languages: Spanish, French, and Portuguese, with Spanish being the most widely spoken, particularly in urban areas and for official purposes. A number of Bantu languages, including Fang on the mainland and Bubi on Bioko Island, are spoken by significant portions of the population. English is not widely understood outside international business circles.
Vaccination against yellow fever is required for entry if you are arriving from a country where the disease is endemic, and is broadly recommended for all travellers. Malaria is present throughout the country year-round, so antimalarial medication is advised regardless of itinerary. Hepatitis A, typhoid, and routine vaccinations are also commonly recommended; consult a travel health clinic well before departure.
Tipping is not a deeply embedded formal custom in Equatorial Guinea, though it is welcomed in restaurants, by hotel staff, and for guides when service has been good. A modest gesture of around 5 to 10 per cent of a restaurant bill or a small cash tip for a guide is appropriate and appreciated. In rural areas and local eateries, tipping is less common.