Akwaba Abidjan To Bingerville

Explore two important Ivory Coast cities both with an African heart and colonial heritage reflected in their architecture on this illuminating coach tour. Delve into Bingerville, capital of the Ivory Coast for 25 years in the early 1900s and named in honor of Louis-Gustave Binger, a French officer and explorer appointed governor of the region in 1893. Notice the city’s prevalent French influence from Boulevard François Mitterrand that connects Abidjan to Bingerville, sitting on a plateau overlooking the lagoon, to French Colonial buildings in various states of restoration. Even though the official language is French, you’ll feel a distinct West African atmosphere in the Combes Museum, which features sculptures depicting the Ivory Coast’s enthralling ceremonies and rituals. View other noteworthy sights such as the governor’s house, now an orphanage, and lush botanical gardens. You’ll pass through Cocody, an upscale residential Abidjan neighborhood that’s also home to the presidential palace and numerous embassies, including the largest United States Embassy in Africa.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Revel in the French-influenced former Ivory Coast capital of Bingerville.
• Experience the Combes Museum, showcasing West African ceremonies and rituals.
• View Abidjan’s Cocody district, site of the largest United States Embassy in Africa.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.