Dakar to Conakry Overland

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Trina New member

Member since 25 July 2009

TrinaNew member09 November 2013 04:36:20

Hello.聽 I would like to travel overland from Dakar to Conakry - however, I would prefer not to travel by Sept-place and I don't own a vehicle in Dakar..聽 Is it possible for me to rent a car and/or a driver for this purpose?聽 If so, where do I find one and how much do you think it would cost?

Is there any additional advice that you can offer me?聽

Thank you.

Johntra Member

Member since 18 January 2014

JohntraMember20 January 2014 17:39:34

Hi Trina,
I have been to Senegal last year and I spent a聽 wonderful 3 weeks trip there. I went to Gambia, back to Dakar and a week later I visited Conakry.
All my stay long I used Meissa driving sercices. A safe driver who was very nice guy and flexible driver. I would definitely recommend his services.

Thanks!

ibatalla Member

Member since 04 August 2011

ibatallaMember11 February 2014 15:53:50

Hi,
For car renting you have several options.
Either sign with a formal company, mileage limited to 100km per day, high fares... about USD120 a day and daily allowance for the driver about USD30.
Or just agreeing with "the guy". You have a car, cheaper price (about USD60 - 80), few limits, everything is negociable, but there are not plenty of "guys" you can trust. It would be better you get their contact through a local person you already now.
I know some people that have business in both countries. They would be able to give you a lift. Let me know if you're interested.

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