Conakry
The Botanical Garden is more a semi-wild patch of tropical forest rather than a botanical garden. It's a nice place for a relaxed walk under the kapok…
Must-see attractions in West Africa
Société Nouvelle Sucrière de la Comoé
Burkina Faso
On the road to the Dômes de Fabedougou from Banfora, this sugar factory is one of Burkina's more unusual sights. It produces 35,000 tonnes of sugar a year…
Conakry
Destroyed in a bombardment by mutinous troops in 1996, the former Palais des Nations was renovated, re-opened and re-christened the Palais Mohammed V …
Côte d'Ivoire
This museum, located in the former governor's palace, has a nice little exhibit showing the clothing styles of various ethnic groups and a photographic…
Guinea
Lording it on the hill overlooking the town, the Cité de Niger was built by Touré to house his guests. Since his fall from power the site had been allowed…
The Gambia
Spread across 115 sq km on the south bank of the river, Kiang West National Park contains an impressive array of plant and animal life. There are more…
Liberia
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor (who is currently serving a sentence for war crimes in a UK prison) masterminded rebel operations in Sierra Leone…
Conakry
Seeing worshippers flock to Conakry's impressive Grande Mosquée on a Friday is amazing. Built in 1984, the mosque is a striking building that accommodates…
Burkina Faso
The village of Koumi, on the Bobo–Orodara road (6km south of Kou), is well-known for its ochre-coloured adobe houses. Villagers run informative guided…
Côte d'Ivoire
One of Côte d'Ivoire's most respected contemporary artists, Amon will greet you with paint-splattered clothing and a warm smile. His canvases start at…
Abidjan
The super lively Marché de Cocody is a labyrinth of stalls that offer every type of souvenir you can possibly imagine, including wooden sculptures and…
Côte d'Ivoire
The area around Man is known for La Cascade, a crashing waterfall 5km from town that hydrates a bamboo forest. You walk a pretty paved path to reach it…
Brazzaville
Brazzaville's modernist city hall has an enviable location just by the Congo River, and anyone who has spent time in France will notice the unmistakable…
Dakar
On the northwest corner of Pl de l'Indépendance stands this grand colonnaded building, erected in 1910. It played a pivotal role for developing trade and…
Senegal
On opposite sides of Place Faidherbe, these two 19th-century buildings were used as soldiers' barracks during the colonial days. The building on the south…
Guinea-Bissau
Not really worth a visit except for its historical value as the birthplace of Guinea-Bissau's independence leader Amílcar Cabral (1924–1973). Might need…
Senegal
Overlooking the leafy Place Faidherbe is this classic 19th-century building, once the residence for the French colonial governor.
Musée Communal Sogossira Sanon
Burkina Faso
A small museum that showcases masks, statues and ceremonial dress from all over Burkina Faso. There are full-scale examples of traditional buildings…
Guinea
The small and musty Musée Ethnographique has a few masks and other ethnographic exhibits. Written information is poor but someone will likely show you…
Abidjan
The national museum houses a dusty but interesting collection of traditional art and craftwork, including wooden statues and masks, pottery, ivory and…
Brazzaville
This sprawling and chaotic market in the heart of one of Brazza's busiest residential neighbourhoods is a good place to wander and see locals food…
Côte d'Ivoire
The town market has food and souvenirs to pick from. You can find fruit and vegetables, meat, smoked fish, nuts and tons of clothing, fabrics and…
Dakar
The elegant facade of this train station inspires ideas of romantic train journeys (which are quickly wiped away once you enter the bleak interior).
Dakar
A grand building anchoring the Place de l'Indépendance, la Gouvernance was the seat of power for the French colonial administration of Senegal.
Benin
Manic, chaotic, full of questionable smells, this is your typical fresh produce plus anything market. Excellent for picking up picnic supplies.
Benin
On the park's periphery, some 11km before Batia in Tanougou, you can take a dip in the lovely natural pools at the bottom of these falls.
Brazzaville
Heavily guarded and best not approached or photographed, this is the residence of Congo's long-term president, Denis Sassou N'Guesso.
Lomé
The home of the president is an imposing modern structure, worth a few pics and the chance to see the guards dressed in their finest.
Côte d'Ivoire
Built in 1982, this cathedral boasts no special features but is useful as a landmark when finding your way around town.
Benin
This wonderfully eclectic museum full of Afro-Brazilian artefacts is housed in a beautiful 1870 Afro-Brazilian house.
Brazzaville
Sift through all the tat at Brazzaville's tourist market and you'll find some decent weavings and woodcarvings.
Liberia
This is a pretty picnic and swimming spot, 32km from Gbamga – a solid and relaxing option on a hot day.
Benin
This cultural museum offers a handful of local artefacts and a good display of African masks.
Sierra Leone
This 19th-century clock tower sits at the intersection of some of Freetown's busiest streets.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça
Cabo Verde
A grand early-20th-century church that anchors the east side of Praia's prettiest plaza.
Brazzaville
Built in 1892, this is the oldest surviving cathedral in Central Africa.
Côte d'Ivoire
Crosses the Ébrie Lagoon, connecting the beach area with the mainland.
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