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Re: Visa to Guinea-Bissau in Ziguinchor?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, May 11, 2013
Yes, you can get GB visa in Ziguinchor from Luiz the consul. See th GB section for more details. ...

Re: Accommodation Recommendations
in Departure Lounge » Africa, May 6, 2013
I would recommend the following places, all in the range of 20GBP per night, some cheaper, all ro...

Re: Banjul or Serrekunda?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, May 2, 2013
Try Leybato, on the beach. 900 D per night incl.breakfast. cheaper than the safari, which has a b...

Re: Visa for GB in Zig on Labor Day?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Apr 17, 2013
When you get to senegal, call Luiz, the consul in Ziguinchor. He gave me the visa on a sunday, ca...

RE: The Gambia to Guinea Bissau via Casamance (and back)
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Apr 6, 2013
I think it is doable if you set out very e arly. I woul suggest that from banjul you hire a priva...

Re: Bissau to Dakar by boat?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Mar 17, 2013
There is no ferry from Bissau to Dakar. The closest one is from Zig, which is about 2.5hr by sept...

RE: The Gambia to Guinea Bissau via Casamance (and back)
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Mar 12, 2013
I did the trip backwards a few days ago. There should be no charges. The Gambian police officers ...

Re: Malaria situation in GB
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Mar 12, 2013
Malaria in GB - definately yes...mosquitos yes, even now when it is no rainy season. Don't count ...

RE: The Gambia to Guinea Bissau via Casamance (and back)
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 27, 2013
dear Estel. i did the trip 4 days ago. Not sure where from in Gambia you will be going, but there...

Re: Land route Bissau - Banjul
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 27, 2013
just an update on GB visas in Ziguinchor. It is the easiest and quickest visa to get in the world...

RE: Security situation
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 20, 2013
Thanks Jez. Off to Casamance and GB tomorrow.

RE: Land route Bissau - Banjul
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 20, 2013
All. Casamance is totally safe. Just dont travel at night, as anywhere in Africa.

RE: Land route Bissau - Banjul
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 18, 2013
I think the islands must ge worth it in every weather. They are stunning. The mosquitos could be ...

RE: Land route Bissau - Banjul
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 18, 2013
Everyone says it is easy and much cheaper to get GB visa in Ziguinchor. Apparently it is issued o...

RE: Land route Bissau - Banjul
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 17, 2013
Sorry, just reread. It can be done in 1 day if you set early morning. Staying overnight in ziguin...

RE: Land route Bissau - Banjul
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 17, 2013
I have travelled it in Feb 2012 and I am going again in 2 weeks. It is tarmac all the way, pretty...

Re: Security situation
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 13, 2013
Thanks guys, encouraging. Anyone has the phone number of the GB consul in Ziguinchor ? I think hi...

Security situation
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 11, 2013
I'm intending to go to GB in 3 weeks time from Casamance, to visit the Archipelagos. Can anyone g...

Re: Senegalese visa in Rabat or Nouakchott + safety in Casamance
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 9, 2013
I dont know the way via Koba, I usually go from Gambia Brikama to Ziguinchor, about 2,5hr journey...

RE: Senegalese visa in Rabat or Nouakchott + safety in Casamance
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 9, 2013
I was in Casamance in 2011 and 2012, all very safe. I am going there again in 2 weeks time and my...