Bouake Vallee Du Bandama District, Ivory Coast Travel Guide
Organize your preparations into phases for a smooth and enjoyable trip.
Follow these steps to ensure all details are covered well before your journey.
Check passport (6+ months valid), research and apply for Ivorian visa.
Consult healthcare for Yellow Fever (mandatory) and other recommended vaccines.
Acquire comprehensive travel insurance for medical, evacuation, and luggage. Get a quote from World Nomads.
Reserve international flights to Abidjan and domestic to Bouaké, plus your lodging.
Consult your doctor for a prescription and acquire antimalarial medicine.
Inform your bank and credit card providers of your travel dates.
Reconfirm all flight, accommodation, plus tour arrangements.
Pack your bags, including offline maps and language learning apps.
Make copies of all documents and store them separately.
Prioritize these reservations for a worry-free start to your trip.
Inform yourself deeply about your destination.
Before you depart, handle these home-related details for peace of mind.
Reconfirm all bookings, pack wisely, and ensure all documents are safely stored before your journey.
Steps to guide you from landing in Abidjan to settling into Bouaké.
Present passport, visa (or e-Visa), and Yellow Fever certificate.
Proceed to baggage claim to retrieve your luggage.
Clear customs and declare any items as required.
Purchase and register a local SIM (Orange CI, MTN CI, or Moov Africa CI).
Acquire local currency (XOF) from an ATM or bureau de change.
Purchase bottled water as your first essential upon arrival.
If flying domestically to Bouaké, transfer to the domestic terminal.
For bus travel, take an official taxi from ABJ to your chosen bus the train station in Abidjan.
From Abidjan to Bouaké, confirm your domestic flight or bus arrangements.
Consider a VIP bus for comfort on the 5-7 hour journey.
From Bouaké Airport (BYK) or bus station to your lodging, take a licensed taxi.
Always agree on the fare Before starting your taxi journey.
Download offline maps of Bouaké prior to arrival for effortless navigation without data.
Prepare for a smooth transition out of Bouaké and Ivory Coast.
Ensure all critical items are handled for a smooth exit.
Fully charge all electronic devices and power banks.
Acquire some small denomination local currency for immediate needs upon arrival.
