region
Bioko island
Sleep in Malabo, treat Luba and Moka as car trips from the same bed, and fly to Bata only with a permit plan in place.
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Rules in force · 3
- Equatorial Guinea ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport with the Equatoguinean authorities or embassy before booking; some nationalities have visa-free entry, but most need a visa in advance.
- Equatorial Guinea ↗Photography in public places has historically required a permit; do not photograph government buildings, the presidential palace, police, military or airports, and ask your hotel about current rules.
- Equatorial Guinea ↗Book a travel-clinic visit several weeks ahead; ask about malaria prevention and check the yellow fever vaccination certificate requirement for entry.
Bioko is one base and a few excursions. The island is small, but roads are slow and checkpoints are common; keep the Malabo room, take a day bag, and come back to the same bed.
Where to sleep
Malabosleep base
The capital: cathedral, Plaza de España, seafront and market.
Lubaday trip
Coastal town on the south of the island; arrange a car and driver.
Mokaday trip
Highland village with cooler air; cloud and rain are common.
Night sequences
- 3 nights
- Malabo 3, one car trip
- 5 nights
- Malabo 4 + Luba or Moka day-trip + a spare day
- Luba and Moka in the same day is mostly time in the car.
- Checkpoints can add an hour: carry your passport and visa.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luba | Malabo | 120 min | unknown | Arrange a car and driver in advance; start early. |
| Moka | Malabo | 150 min | unknown | Mountain road; rain and cloud are common. |
Bags between cities
No luggage forwarding culture: leave the big bag at the Malabo hotel and take a day pack.