If you are flying into Abidjan airport, one of the things in mind is how to organize for expedient transport. Well here is some good news for you; there are plenty of car hire firms located within the arrival hall. The airport staff will help you get a car of your choice depending on your needs. Great factors to consider when hiring is size of the car, the mileage on it, ease of driving (automatic or manual stick), pricing factors and extra costs like if they charge for an extra driver.
The Places to Visit in Abidjan
Once you get your ideal car hire, it is time to enjoy what Ivory Coast has to offer. Here are some places to note down and visit once you land at Abidjan airport.
- Grand Bassam- it is always good to know a bit of the political theory of a city and this area will give you all the details you need since the pre-colonial time of Ivory Coast. And along the road, you will see so many art and carvings shops where you can buy a pretty souvenir.
- Vridi Beach- the distance from the town to this beach can easily be covered in your car hire. Once you reach there, enjoy the breath of fresh air, the allure of the sea and perhaps a bit of the local sea side cuisine.
- Local villages- how best can you interact with Abidjan than to mingle with the local culture and share in their daily experience. The locals are quite friendly and you can even share a meal with them among the elders of the community.
- Largest natural Laundry- make sure you drive out to Adjame, north of Abidjan, to watch a mass of laundry cleaners working by the lake. Here is the interesting part; they don’t use any detergent at all and the clothes come out sparkling!
Safety Tips While in Abidjan
One thing you will constantly come across is the military checkpoints. So make sure you have your papers with you as you drive around in your rental. If you are not sure of how safe the local neighborhoods are, be sure to go around them with a guide. Try and find out what diseases you need to be vaccinated against as well and make sure you carry all your medication. Abidjan has several eateries including road side cafes you can stop in and have a meal. Just make sure you sort the price before eating lest you get overpriced for being a tourist.
