When to Go

The best time to visit is November and December, after the rains but before the dusty harmattan winds (December to March) spoil the views. The rains sometimes make minor roads impassable, though there’s something to be said for visiting the Fouta Djalon when it’s wet. The rains, which generally don’t last very long, make the waterfalls more explosive and the countryside more verdant while the clouds lower the daytime temperatures.