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Lac de Samaya, Lake near Kindia, Guinea

Lac de Samaya is a reservoir beneath Mount Gangan cliffs with multiple water arms connecting scattered villages in the Kindia region. The lake sits within canyon walls and features varying depths across its different sections.

The dam was built in the 1980s and created a water barrier that separated many villages in the area. This division permanently changed how people traveled and traded between settlements.

Local villagers gather at the Sunday market by the water's edge to sell fruits and vegetables brought across by colorful canoes. This routine connects the scattered settlements around the lake through trade and regular social contact.

The drive takes about one hour from Friguiagbé starting at a fuel station, with four-wheel-drive vehicles recommended due to rough road conditions. Hiring a local guide can help you find the best access points and safe routes around the water.

Hidden within a canyon sits an abandoned colonial agronomic research station slowly reclaimed by nature. Two monasteries nearby, including one run by Benedictine nuns, offer overnight stays for visitors.

Location: Samaya

Address: Unnamed Road, 3X8R+HV7, Samaya, Guinea

Phone: +224621815202

GPS coordinates: 10.06641,-13.00782

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:10

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Tourist sites and visits in Guinea

Guinea offers travelers a mix of natural wonders and cultural landmarks. You can visit Mount Nimba, a mountain that reaches high into the sky and is home to rare wildlife, or explore the Los Islands with their beaches and forests near the coast. The country is dotted with waterfalls where water cascades from rocky cliffs into pools below, inviting you to swim and cool off. In the capital city of Conakry, religious buildings stand as architectural landmarks. The Grand Mosque, with its white walls and four towers, dominates the city skyline, while the Sainte-Marie Cathedral blends different building styles in its design. Museums throughout the country showcase traditional crafts, musical instruments, and objects that tell the story of Guinean life and heritage. Beyond these formal attractions, daily life unfolds in bustling markets where vendors sell textiles, spices, and local goods, and along Atlantic beaches where fishermen work with their wooden boats. Whether you seek nature, history, or the rhythm of local communities, Guinea provides varied experiences across its landscape.

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