The information below concerning Guinea is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance. Roads and vehicles are poorly maintained. There are few road and traffic signs. Livestock and pedestrians create constant road hazards. Drivers are poorly trained and road safety rules are routinely ignored.
Nighttime travel is inadvisable because of the large number of animals and people on the roads.
Roads and vehicles are frequently unlit. Rental vehicles with drivers are available from agencies at major hotels in Conakry. Bush taxis, although available, are not considered a safe alternative. Currency Regulations Western Union has an office off the Avenue of the Republic in downtown Conakry. Money transfers have worked successfully.