Overview
N'Zoo or Nzo is a town and sub-prefecture in the Lola Prefecture in the Nzérékoré Region of south-eastern Guinea. It is situated at a few kilometers from the Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve. It is served by the NR 2 but the section from Lola to this border is badly maintained and is not paved. During the rainy season some potholes might make it difficult to cross. From the Ivoirian side, it is NR A8.
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BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
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Name of Border Crossing
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N’zo [Guinea] Gbapleu [Ivory Coast] |
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Province or District |
N’zérékoré / Lola |
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Nearest Town or City
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Lola 33 km |
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Managing Authority/Agency |
Customs Authority |
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Contact Person |
N/A |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Gbessia International Airport 1,055 km Truck: 3 days Car: 2 days |
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Nearest Port |
Port Autonom of Conakry 1,065 km Truck: 3 days Car: 2 days |
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Nearest Major Market
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Lola 33 km Truck: 4 hours Car: 2 hours |
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Other Information
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No weighing bridges en route nor fueling stations. |
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Hours of Operation |
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MONDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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TUESDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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WEDNESDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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THURSDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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FRIDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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SATURDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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SUNDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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NATIONAL HOLIDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS |
Rainy season |
Daily Capacity
The borders were closed during the Ebola outbreak in 2014/2015. Private cars are not provided a separate lane.
Customs Clearance
In order to obtain a customs clearance, all the documents should be prepared and approved by the Customs authority in Conakry, then transmitted to the regional customs office respectively. A copy should be made available at the border post by the requester/transporter. The waybill and commercial invoice are the main documents requested by the customs at the border. There are no fees per truck but trucks should have a laissez-passer and the insurance card.
Other Relevant Information
An inspection is done on each truck.
For information on border crossing contact information, please see the following link: 4.1 Guinea Government Contact List
