Get ready for the Abidjan tour along the Ivory Coast of West Africa and the country’s economic capital on the southern coast of the Gulf of Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, to explore wonderful tourist attractions. Discover the neighboring La Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest churches in the world. Soak yourself into the panoramic views of St. Paul’s Cathedral or the city views from the iconic skyscrapers of Abidjan's central business district during your vacation.
Abidjan vacation packages also offer opportunities to explore the historic attractions of Grand-Bassam and colonial architecture and spend time on beautiful beach vacation. The guided tours to Cocody and the rainforest diversity of Banco National Park are also included in these packages. You will find western chimpanzees, black-casqued hornbills, and Campbell's monkey in the Banco sanctuary. Spend relaxing Abidjan holidays on the sandy shores of beaches like Assinie Beach with water sports.
The dry season of November to March is the best time to visit Abidjan for an amazing vacation and spend more time with interesting activities. Start your guided tour from The National Archive Building storing historical documents and feel the historical heritage of Plateau Area and Abidjan City Hall that are some of the best Abidjan historical sites.
Discover the significant buildings of Abidjan including modern skyscrapers in La Plateau, historical sites and scenic spots like waterfront area and parks. Try local dishes like Alloco, Foutou, Kedjenou, Aubergine Sauce made from eggplants and other local ingredients and observe the art collection of local galleries.
There are plenty of Abidjan tourist attractions that you can discover on your vacation, but among those are the large rainforest park of Parc du Banco, a home to exotic flora and fauna, Abidjan Zoo protecting native wildlife, and the beach resort area of Assinie that are worth exploring on a short drive. Traditional Ivorian performances, Jeli and Zouglou music events, and dramatic performances on folklore and social themes at the Cultural Palace are some of the best things to do in Abidjan. You can also watch traditional and contemporary Ivorian art, sculpture, and textile art collections at multiple art exhibitions. Attend the annual music festival of Fêtes de la Musique in June, the traditional and contemporary Ivorian art festival, the Abidjan International Trade Fair, cultural performances, and exhibitions focusing on Ivorian culture. Make sure you are present at the fashion event of Festival de la Mode d’Abidjan so that you can see the magic of Ivorian and African designers with a blend of traditional and modern styles.
Try the special local dishes of Abidjan from spicy Alloco, starchy Foutou to slow-cooked Kedjenou, fermented cassava couscous and popular street food Garba on your vacation tour. Vibrant market visits at Marché de Treichville to buy crafts and foods, stunning city views, cultural enjoyment and a relaxing stay at Assinie beach resort with Ivorian delights will make your Abidjan tour memorable.
