Red carp, barracuda, mullet and sole can all be caught from the shores of the lagoons. Sea trips can be organised through travel agencies to catch sharks, swordfish, bonito and marlin. Boats and instructors are available in Abidjan, where water-skiing facilities are also available. A guide is necessary for longer walks. The national parks are largely inaccessible for visitors without their own vehicles.
Local guides are necessary and easily available.
The largest and oldest national park is Como National Park , where lions, waterbucks, hippopotami and other animals can be observed. A landing strip nearby facilitates access. Most major centres have a golf course. In Abidjan there is a course at the H tel Ivoire on the Riviera. Many hotels have tennis courts.