Is Ivory Coast safe for solo female travelers?

Ivory Coast is a country where a degree of caution should be practiced. In general, Ivorians are friendly and welcoming to tourists. However, moderate crime rates do exist especially in urban areas, including petty theft and occasional violent crimes. It is advisable to avoid traveling at night, particularly in isolated areas, and keep your belongings secure. As a solo female traveler, you should dress modestly to respect the local culture. Showing strong situational awareness and using trusted local guides can enhance your sense of security and safety.

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How safe is Ivory Coast for solo female travelers?

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Grace

Grace

Abidjan

During my solo trip to Abidjan, I had a wonderful experience. The people of Ivory Coast were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to lend a helping hand. I truly appreciated their kindness and the sense of community that encourages helping strangers. Throughout my stay, I felt safe and at ease, with everything going smoothly. It was a memorable journey filled with warmth and positivity.

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Léna

Léna

Abidjan

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3 days

About me

Hey, I'm Léna, 25 years old, from Bretagne (West France) and I'm a cinema technician (grip). I lived 2 years in Togo, been lots of time in Germany to visit my friends there, and I moved to Ivory-Coast last February. My mother language is french and I speak also fluent german. I'm learning spanish, dutch, baoulé and dioula. I love to discover other cultures and arts of living.

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Sarah

Sarah

Abidjan

About me

Hello there 👋🏽 I’m Sarah. From the Republic of Congo 🇨🇬 Raised all over 🌍🌎#TCK Travel enthusiast 🗺️ ✈️28 countries and counting Food & nature lover 🍜🌅 I have a passion for traveling, food, exploring other cultures, and learning new languages (fluent in French & English, conversational Korean, some comprehension of Spanish, Portuguese & Mandarin). 📍Abidjan🇨🇮

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Léna

Léna

Abidjan

About me

Hey, I'm Léna, 25 years old, from Bretagne (West France) and I'm a cinema technician (grip). I lived 2 years in Togo, been lots of time in Germany to visit my friends there, and I moved to Ivory-Coast last February. My mother language is french and I speak also fluent german. I'm learning spanish, dutch, baoulé and dioula. I love to discover other cultures and arts of living.