Major city · Guinea
Dalaba
Dalaba is a 2-night cool-air stop in the Fouta Djallon: hike to Pont de Dieu and Ditinn Falls, see the Fulani architecture, then move on to Labé or Doucki.
Dalaba is Guinea's highest town (about 1,300 m), a quiet hill station with colonial-era villas, a Fulani meeting hall (Case à Palabres) and waterfall hikes. Two nights let you do the main walk and the Ditinn Falls day trip. It works as a break between Conakry and Labé or as a base for the wider Moyenne Guinée region.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GNF
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, roads deteriorate)
- Airport
- Conakry (CKY)
- Nights
- 2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dalaba117 ▾
- Police117
- Fire18 (check)
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dalaba, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkCurrency is the Guinean franc (GNF), about 8,500–8,700 per US$ (check).Guinea-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange and MTN sell SIMs in Conakry; passport registration.Guinea-wide
- Tap waterBottled only.Guinea-wide
- TippingDriver day: 50,000–100,000 GNF.Guinea-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/K. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Guinea-wide
- SafetyDalaba is safe for tourists; normal precautions apply.
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- RestroomsBasic outside hotels.Guinea-wide
- Emergency numberscheck117 police · 18 (check) fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday prayers; Ramadan hours.Guinea-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCKY Conakry International Airport (Gbessia) (Nearest airport; about 280 km (174 mi) by road to Dalaba, 6–8 h by taxi (check)).CKY Conakry International Airport (Gbessia) (Nearest airport; about 174 mi (280 km) by road to Dalaba, 6–8 h by taxi (check)).
- Getting aroundMototaxis (about FG 10,000 per ride) cover the town and nearby trailheads.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealDouble room with breakfastFG 200,000–400,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Mototaxi ride (anywhere in town)FG 10,000
- Budget bedDorm or basic room (shared bathroom), a night, per personGNF 70,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room with private bathroom, a night, per roomGNF 300,000
- High-end bedDouble room with private bathroom, a night, per roomGNF 400,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GNF 150,000 · Mid GNF 300,000 · High GNF 500,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CKY Conakry International Airport (Gbessia) (Nearest airport; about 280 km (174 mi) by road to Dalaba, 6–8 h by taxi (check))CKY Conakry International Airport (Gbessia) (Nearest airport; about 174 mi (280 km) by road to Dalaba, 6–8 h by taxi (check))
Map of Dalaba
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Aug (20 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dalaba: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Mototaxis (about FG 10,000 per ride) cover the town and nearby trailheads. For Ditinn Falls or Pont de Dieu, hire a mototaxi for the round trip (check price).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chutes de Ditinn
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h round trip
Mototaxi from Dalaba, about 30–45 min, then a short walk
Waterfall that drops straight off a cliff; best in the dry season (Nov–Apr).
Pont de Dieu
goDoor to door: About 2 h round trip on foot
Walk or mototaxi east via Dara, about 1 h on foot
Natural rock bridge; the trail is straightforward in the dry season.
Labé
goDoor to door: About 3 h
Taxi or 7-place, about 2–3 h
Fouta Djallon's main market town; connects to Guinea-Bissau.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Hotels and guesthouses within walking distance of the market and viewpoints.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- FG 150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- FG 250,000–400,000 excl. bed
- High
- FG 400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room with private bathroom1 × 2 nights × GNF 300,000 | GNF 600,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × GNF 300,000 | GNF 1,200,000 |
| Mototaxi per ride2 × GNF 10,000 | GNF 20,000 |
| Taxi Dalaba → Labé per person2 × GNF 100,000 · check | GNF 200,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GNF 202,000 |
| Trip total≈ GNF 556,000 per person per day, bed included | GNF 2,222,000 |
2026 estimate in Guinean francs; flights and long-distance taxis excluded.
Prices of common things
| Mototaxi ride (anywhere in town) | FG 10,000 |
| Taxi Dalaba → Labé per person | FG 100,000 (check) |
| Double room with breakfast | FG 200,000–400,000 |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | FG 5,000–8,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rainy season (May–Oct) makes the road to Ditinn Falls impassable for cars; check conditions locally.
- Loud music at some hotels (e.g. Hôtel de Fouta SIB) can be annoying; ask for a quiet room.
- No ATMs in Dalaba; bring enough cash (GNF) from Conakry or Labé.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 18 (check)
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire18 (check)
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mototaxi (anywhere in town): FG 10,000
- Taxi Dalaba → Labé per person: FG 100,000 (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Où est… ? — Where is…? (oo ay)
French is the official language; Pular is widely spoken. A few words of French help.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dalaba. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, roads deteriorate) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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