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Things to do in Guinea-Bissau

The Bijagós Archipelago: 88 islands of mangroves, beaches and saltwater hippos.

Things to do in Guinea-Bissau

Top 6 adventures in Guinea-Bissau

  1. 01

    Island-hop the Bijagós

    A UNESCO biosphere reserve of about 88 islands, many of them uninhabited.

    On the water
  2. 02

    Find saltwater hippos on Orango

    Rare hippos that live in brackish lagoons and swim in the sea.

    Wildlife
  3. 03

    Turtle nesting on Poilão

    One of the most important green turtle nesting beaches in Africa.

    Wildlife
  4. 04

    Sport fishing in the archipelago

    Barracuda, tarpon and more in the channels between the islands.

    On the water
  5. 05

    Fly over the Bijagós

    A maze of channels, mangroves and sandbanks from above.

    Helicopter
  6. 06

    Walk old Bissau

    Colonial streets and the Fortaleza de São José da Amura.

    Expedition

Guinea-Bissau trip facts

Region
Africa
Capital
Bissau
Gateway
Bissau
Best time to go
November to May
We can arrange
Skydiving, On the water, Wildlife, Helicopter, Expedition

Skydiving in Guinea-Bissau

Want to jump in Guinea-Bissau? We plan tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers, with professional instructors, a camera flyer and the right aircraft. If there's no dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring one — aircraft, parachute systems and crew — with approvals arranged through the local aviation authority.

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Sky shows & events in Guinea-Bissau

Opening a venue, launching a product or throwing a festival in Guinea-Bissau? Nothing gets a crowd on its feet like a skydiver landing right in front of them — trailing smoke, flying a giant flag with your logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

See sky shows

Private expeditions in Guinea-Bissau

Our founder Kris has traveled the world and done the adventures most people only dream about. Now it's your turn. Land in Bissau and everything from there is handled — transfers, helicopters, stays, permits, guides, security and medical support — so you never have to think about logistics.

How expeditions work

Build a dropzone in Guinea-Bissau

Want skydiving in Guinea-Bissau for good? We can set up a complete skydiving operation — pop-up, seasonal or permanent — with aircraft, equipment, instructors and a safety system, working alongside the aviation authority on approvals.

Dropzone in a box

FAQ

Guinea-Bissau adventure FAQ

Can I go skydiving in Guinea-Bissau?

Yes. We arrange tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers in Guinea-Bissau. If there's no established dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring the aircraft, equipment and instructors and work with the local aviation authority on approvals.

What are the best things to do in Guinea-Bissau?

Top picks include Island-hop the Bijagós, Find saltwater hippos on Orango and Turtle nesting on Poilão. We can combine them into one private trip, handled end to end.

When is the best time to visit Guinea-Bissau for adventure activities?

For most activities, the best window is November to May. We match your dates to the right activities and weather.

How do I get to Guinea-Bissau?

Most trips start in Bissau. From there we take care of transfers, private flights or helicopters, stays and permits.

Can you organize a skydiving show for an event in Guinea-Bissau?

Yes. Our athletes can jump into festivals, stadiums, launches and private celebrations in Guinea-Bissau, landing with your flag or logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

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