Visiting Bioko Island, you will discover that it is actually cost-effective to hire an on-island guide in advance of your visit to assist with arrangements -- to make sure that your hotel has kept your reservation, that you will have a car to use and all the necessary permits to see the more remote parts of the island.
At present, we have two tour guides we are confident recommending for English-speaking tourists:
Cristobal Kennedy
A native of Malabo, Cris studied in the U.S. (Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Waxahachie, Texas) and is fluent in English. He understands Equatorial Guinea's government offices and permit process. He can provide a vehicle. His rates are negotiable, but reasonable. He will provide itemized bills. To telephone from the USA, dial 011-240-9-0235 (office) or 011-240-4-0361 (cell). E-mail to yesagape@hotmail.com.
Besari Bohopo
Besari is also fluent in English and is equally adept at navigating government procedures. His rates are also reasonable and negotiable. He speaks French as well. From the U.S., he can be reached by dialing 011-240-20-81-07 or via e-mail at besarib@yahoo.com.
Both Besari and Cris are also available to businesses looking to explore the Equatoguinean marketplace.
Please mention to Cris or Besari that we recommended him, and consider putting our wildlife research center in the highlands village of Moka on your itinerary.
A rare yellow begonia on Bioko Island.
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Cris Kennedy, left, translating at an event in Malabo in 2002. Enlarge image
