Guinea Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Guinea
117
General Emergency
117
Police
18
Ambulance / Medical
18
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Conakry
Currency
GNF (FG)
Official Language
French (Official) & Fula/Maninka/Susu
Country Code
+224
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Guinea
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
90 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No toll vignette. 4WD vehicle essential for all travel outside Conakry.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5 to 10 percent in restaurants; rounding up taxi fares is appreciated. Hand tips in cash directly to service staff. Porters and guides appreciate 10,000 to 20,000 GNF.
- DO Always start interactions with warm, polite greetings.
- DO Maintain valid Yellow Fever vaccination proof and strict malaria prophylaxis.
- DON'T Never photograph military personnel, government buildings, or bridges.
- DON'T Never offer food or cash with your left hand.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C, F & K (220V, 50Hz). Standard Type C Europlugs fit in most hotels.
Tap Water: Tap water is not drinkable. Drink only factory-sealed bottled water or properly treated water.
Insider Tip: The Fouta Djallon highlands feature breathtaking waterfalls and canyons. Certified local guides are essential for hiking.
