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Discover the Amazing Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast is a West African state officially referred to as cote d’Ivoire.  There are at least 60 languages spoken in Ivory Coast with French as the official language. The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro with Abidjan being the largest city.

Ivory Coast entry requirements 

Due to some health risks, it is mandatory for every visitor entering Ivory Coast to produce a yellow fever vaccination card upon entry. All visitors should get a visa before travelling to Ivory Coast except citizens of CEFA countries. There are many ways of entering Ivory Coast, these include train, air, bus and car. 

Where to stay in Ivory Coast

There are numerous hotels and restaurants in the towns in Ivory Coast; you can even get international standard hotels in the city of Abidjan. You also have a choice of luxury, cheap and medium range accommodation in Ivory Coast. It is always advisable to make advance booking to avoid any last minute rush. Some of the hotels you can stay at are the Novotel hotel, the ibis hotels, Ivoire intercontinental, the hotel Tiama, and many others.

Places to see and things to do in Ivory Coast

While you are in Ivory Coast, you can visit the former state’s capital, Abidjan and see the plateaus that surround the city. You can also visit the traditional town of Treichville where there are very many night clubs, restaurants, bars and even a central market. You can also visit the Ifon museum and the national museum where you get to see Ivorian historic statues, works of art as well as ivory. For you to be in a position to fully explore Ivory Coast you need a self ride and this is why car hire is the most appropriate choice.   

You can also see the African wildlife in Ivory Coast. Again, it is very advisable to rent a car in order to explore the wildlife parks with ease as it can really be hectic using transport means other than car hire. You cannot leave without visiting the most ancient national park in Ivory Coast, the Comoe national park located in the northeast. In this national park, you will come across hippos, lions, waterbucks, and other wild animals. You can also tour the Abokouamekro wild reserve which is only one hour drive from the capital city.

Beach lovers can head to Assouinde beach resort among other sandy beaches for a weekend treat. Other places include the town of man, korhogo and Yamoussoukro with other activities include fishing, and hiking.

Transportation in Ivory Coast

Some of the common means of transport in Ivory Coast include buses, taxis, trains and car rental. While most of these means can be reliable, the best choice to explore the beauty of Ivory Coast is car hire. With car hire, you access very many places which would otherwise be hard to get to. Taxis can be quite expensive and in poor mechanical condition too.

When you rent a car, you can enjoy various discounts offered by the various car rental agencies around Ivory Coast. These services are available in major towns as well as from the airport and you will also enjoy a wide array of cars to choose from. It is also possible to get cheap car hire services with excellent car pick up and drop off conditions for your convenience.

Driving is on the right side and the roads are in good condition for driving. 

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