Travel - Internal
AIR: Guinee Airlines operates internal services to some of the main towns, such as Conakry, Labé, Kankan, Boké, Kissidougou, Macenta, Nzérékoré and Siguiri. Schedules are erratic.
RAIL: There are no rail services at present.
ROAD: Roads are in poor condition and little used, and the minor roads are overgrown with bush. Travel by road is often impossible in the rainy season (May-Oct). The roads between Conakry (via Kindia) and Kissidougou and from Boké to Kamsar are both paved, as is the road to Freetown. Traffic drives on the right. In an effort to counter urban crime, the Guinean Government maintains roadblocks from 0000-0600. Bus: The government bus company, SOGETRAG, operates services from Conakry to most other towns. The buses are fairly comfortable and good value. Taxi: These are available, although fares should be negotiated in advance. Bush taxis, which usually cover smaller distances than buses, take up to seven passengers.
URBAN: Buses and taxis operate cheaply within Conakry. It is not usual to tip taxi drivers.
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