Carnival in Guinea Bissau is an exciting adventure for tourists and locals

Guinea Bissau will be not a mass tourism destination

“Guinea-Bissau is committed to eco-tourism, not mass tourism,” says a spokesperson from the Ministry of Tourism. “We want travelers to experience nature and culture in their purest form. Back to the roots...

West Africa's most lovely islands country Guinea Bissau

The capital city, Bissau, evokes the charm of Salvador de Bahia and Lisbon, with colonial architecture and budget-friendly accommodations starting at just €15 per night. Direct flights from Europe are in development, and visa procedures are expected to be simplified. Hotels from simple guest houses to 5 star hotels are having a lot of options for curious travelers.

Guinea Bissau’s asset: Carnival 14 – 17 February 2026

Carnival in Guinea-Bissau is a powerful celebration of identity and joy. Streets of Bissau fill with colorful costumes, masks, drumming and dance. Ethnic groups present traditions through parades, music and satire.

For the tribes, Carnival is a proud moment to honor ancestors, express identity, share traditions, and unite communities through music, masks, dance, and storytelling

The atmosphere is festive, welcoming and deeply cultural, blending history, creativity and community pride during annual national celebrations nationwide. Carnival in Guinea Bissau is Africa’s No 1 cultural event, no doubt about it …

Those who visit the country for culture and Carnival will not be disappointed. It’s different from Brazil or other famous hot spots in South America, but no less exciting…

Guinea Bissau have nice hotels:

Georgia as a role model? Perhaps…

Tourism experts see parallels with Georgia’s rapid rise as a travel destination—an under-the-radar country poised to become a favorite among nature lovers, cultural explorers, and adventure seekers.

Conclusion:

If Guinea-Bissau does indeed open its doors to European travellers very soon, this exciting country with its 88 islands will shake up the entire African tourism market. We are excited and will keep an eye on the rumours and report back in a timely manner.

Those interested can find out much more about the country and its people from the regional experts at

Guinea Bissau Experts

or

German and English speaking experts

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