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Voykit pocket guide · Côte d'Ivoire
Man
Spend 2 days in Man to see the waterfalls, mountain hikes and the cathedral; arrive by bus from Yamoussoukro.
Man is a market town in the southwestern forests of Côte d'Ivoire, known for its waterfalls, nearby peaks and the Saint‑Michel cathedral. A short stay of 2 days covers the main natural sights and a quick town walk.
- Country
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- Avoid
- May–Oct (rainy season)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- XOF
- Money
- Currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), shared with other West African states and pegged to the euro (655.957 per euro).
- SIM and data
- Orange, MTN and Moov sell SIMs with passport registration at shops and the airport.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire 180 · SAMU 185
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 220 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin sockets; power is fairly reliable in Abidjan.
- Tipping
- Maquis: Round up.; Restaurant: 5–10%.; Driver day: 3,000–5,000 CFA.; Guide: 2,000–5,000 CFA per group.
- Water
- Not recommended from the tap. Bottled water everywhere.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue.
Get in
By air
- ABJ · Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Abidjan)
- No airport at Man in the sources; most travellers fly into Abidjan, then road or bus onward — check connections
Typical fares
- UTB bus Yamoussoukro → Man
- 7,000 CAF, 7–8 h, three daily services before noon (check schedule)
- Les Cascades Naturelles de Man entry
- 1,000 CAF, official tickets handed out
- Le Dent de Man informal entry fee
- about 3,000 CAF requested by locals
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
No local transport to the sights is confirmed in the sources — check locally. Motor-taxis and walking are the usual options in town; mountain access is check.
See and do
Known for
- La Dent de Man mountain
- Les Cascades Naturelles de Man
- Saint‑Michel cathedral
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Les Cascades Naturelles de Man | West side of town; ticket 1,000 CAF with official tickets — transport and walk time check | check |
| La cascade de Man (north side) | North side of town; free entry — transport and walk time check | check |
| Mount Tonkoui | Long but easy hike of about 5 hours; no guide needed — access and trailhead check | check |
| Le Dent de Man | Access check; locals may ask about 3,000 CAF to let you enter the nature area | check |
Sleep
- Goshen Hôtel
- Small but clean double rooms; price 20,000 CAF (2023) negotiable
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Good morning | Bonjourbon-zhoor |
| How much? | Combien?kohm-byen |
| Thank you | Mercimehr-see |
| Where is the bathroom? | Où sont les toilettes?oo sohn lay twah-let |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Bonjour' and ask after family; avoid: Skipping greetings
- Hands: Right hand for everything; avoid: Left-hand money
- Elders: Greet first; let them start eating; avoid: Interrupting
- Masks and sacred sites: Follow the guide; avoid: Photos without permission
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus from Yamoussoukro departs before noon, takes 7–8 h and costs 7,000 CAF (check schedule).
- Locals may request a 3,000 CAF informal fee to enter Le Dent de Man; be prepared to pay or decline.
- Some waterfalls have a 1,000 CAF ticket for facilities; keep cash handy.
Safety check: the sources give no general safety assessment for Man. Carry cash for the 1,000 CAF waterfall ticket and the informal 3,000 CAF Dent de Man fee, and check current advice before you go.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Man yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- La Dent de Man mountain
- Les Cascades Naturelles de Man
- Saint‑Michel cathedral
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Man (Côte d'Ivoire), revision 5244933 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244933
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/man-cote-divoire). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.