Reaching Taï National Park
Taï National Park can be accessed via car or public transportation, with information below on routes from different departure cities.
Departing from Abidjan:
- By car
The drive from Abidjan to the town of Taï takes approximately 12 hours. We suggest taking the road located to the north of the park, and two options are available:
- From Abidjan, take the north highway to Yamoussoukro, then take the national road to Bouaflé, Daloa and Duékoué to arrive in Guiglo.
- From Abidjan, take the north highway and exit to Tiassalé. Continue through Divo, Gagnoa, Issia and Duékoué to arrive to Guiglo.
Once in Guiglo, a three-hour drive on an unsealed bush road leads to Taï.
- By public transportation
Two bus companies go to Taï :
- Apache Transport: 10 100 FCFA – departure from the “Siporex” bus station at Yopougon
- TSF: 10 100 FCFA – Departure from the new train station in Adjamé
Departing from Man :
- By car
The drive from Man to Taï takes about 6 hours via the cities of Bangolo and Duékoué. Once in Guiglo, a three-hour drive on an unsealed bush road leads directly to Taï.
- By public transportation
The bus companies Apache Transport and TSF leave from Duékoué to Taï. The ticket price is about 5100 FCFA.
Departing from San Pedro :
- By car
- In the rainy season, the road at the south of the park is impassable by car. It is therefore imperative to drive in the north of the park. The journey passes through the cities of Soubré, Issia and Duékoué. Once in Guiglo, a three-hour drive on an unsealed bush road leads to Taï. The northern route to Taï takes approximately 9 hours.
- In the dry season, road conditions permitting, take the road south of the park towards Tabou, then a bush road passing through Grabo and Djouroutou leads to Taï. The southern route to Taï takes approximately 8 hours.
- By public transportation
From San Pedro, travel with local transport to Tabou, from there, two options are available: Either take a motorcycle taxi to Taï for a negotiable price of about 30 000 FCFA. Or take a badjan (small bush bus) to Djouroutou, and change at Neka to Taï. This journey takes around 10 to 12 hours.
Please note: The above-mentioned prices are subject to change. It is recommended to enquire at the bus station the day prior to departure for current information on the departure times and ticket prices.
PRIVATE CAR RENTAL
The following car rental companies are recommended for private car transport to Taï National Park.
Car rental companies in Abidjan :
– Mr Bakayoko : +225 09 43 68 87 / +225 05 87 73 71
– Mr Bamba: +225 09 95 94 72 / +225 52 11 48 95
> Vehicles: Hyundai Tucson, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Fortune
> Rates: between 40 000 to 60 000 FCFA per day, depending on the vehicle. The driver’s accommodation and food expenses are covered in the price, but fuel costs are not included.
> Good to know: a discount of 10 000 FCFA per day is offered when the vehicle stays in Taï.
> If you have your own car and would like to hire a driver, please contact Mr. Bakayoko or Mr Bamba (15 000 FCFA / day).
– Alliance Auto / Mr Chérif Soualhio: +225 08 03 62 30
> Vehicles: Pajero Mitsubishi and Toyota TXL 4×4
> Rates from 65 000 FCFA per day. The driver’s accommodation and food expenses are covered in the price, but fuel costs are not included.
– Service de Location de Véhicules
Mr Siaka: +225 08 78 41 67 / +225 06 25 96 19
Mr Barry: +225 40 35 44 27
> Vehicles: Toyota Land Cruiser and other Toyota 4×4
> Rate from 80 000 to 100 000 FCFA per day. The driver’s accommodation and food expenses are covered in the price, but fuel costs are not included.
Car rental companies in San Pedro :
– Europcar – Agence San Pedro :
Industrial Zone, close to the SODECI
+225 34 71 31 57
europcar.san-pedro@tractafrictmc.com
– Mr Bamba: +225 08 03 62 30
4×4 with driver: about 50 000 FCFA per day.
– Mr Mamadou: +225 08 63 80 82 / 05 13 19 84
4×4 with driver: about 50 000 FCFA per day.
