Historical Buildings
Appreciate the French architecture of the famous St. Paul’s Cathedral, while the Grande Mosquee du Plateau is an impressive feature of the city’s current religious influences.
The city of Abidjan is the economic capital of Ivory Coast, or Cote d'Ivoire. In relation to a large population of 4.7 million people, the city’s industrial and urban growth has flourished since its independence from France in 1960. Some places of interest include the National Library, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Cocody Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art.
Cheap flights to Abidjan are now available for a limited time only, so book your flight today and experience the simplicity and historical charisma of this evolving city. Abidjan is home to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ), situated 40 minutes from the city centre, accessible by car. Port Bouet Airport serves a multitude of airlines, including South African Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways. There are no direct flights from South Africa, but popular connecting flights depart daily from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
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Appreciate the French architecture of the famous St. Paul’s Cathedral, while the Grande Mosquee du Plateau is an impressive feature of the city’s current religious influences.
Spend the day wandering through the curio shops along Rue du Canal and take home some authentic, hand-made souvenirs. Comptoir Des Artisans offers more elaborate and unique African products.
Take a day hike or stay in the recreational reserve of Banco National Park which conserves flora species of mahogany, hardwood and teak, and is home to the African civet.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) |
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Currency | West African CFA Franc (XOF) |
Exchange Rate | 1 ZAR = 46.306 XOF |
Language | French |
Hub Airport | Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) |
Airline | Air Côte d'Ivoire |
Time Zone | GMT + 0 |
Travel Adaptor | Type C / E |
The drier months, occurring between November and April, are the best time to visit Abidjan. The city generally experiences a tropical climate with temperatures between 22-31 °C. Torrential downpours occur between May and October, so it is best to avoid the city during this time.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | 24°C | 25°C | 25°C | 25°C | 25°C | 24°C | 23°C | 22°C | 22°C | 24°C | 24°C | 24°C |
High °C | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | 30°C | 29°C | 27°C | 27°C | 28°C | 29°C | 31°C | 30°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 16 | 49 | 107 | 141 | 294 | 562 | 206 | 37 | 81 | 138 | 143 | 75 |
Abidjan, the former capital of the Ivory Coast, was founded in the 19th century by French colonialists. Despite being plagued by civil unrest in the last decade, it is the most populous city and commercial centre of Ivory Coast. As the second largest city in West Africa, Abidjan is a cultural hub in the region and boasts a wide variety of hotels, restaurants and places of interest, as well as a vibrant nightlife. With all this and more on offer in Ivory Coast it’s not surprising Abidjan is sometimes referred to as the “Paris of Africa”.
Places of interest in Abidjan include the National Museum and the National Library of the Ivory Coast, the public zoo, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Cocody Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art. Natural attractions include Bassam Beach and the Parc du Banco rainforest reserve.
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