In March/April I went from Banjul by Ziguinchor to Bissau. Then further on to
Gabu, Kandika and Labe. All the way by bush taxi. I spent 3 nights in Ziguinchor and that was too long. The city is not that exciting and I recommend you to combine it with Cap Skiring or an alternative. (And the visa for G.Bissau was done in 30 minutes.)
I saw many chinese on my way from Banjul to Ouagadougou but not alongside the road from Gabu to Labe. No sign of road work 10 weeks ago. Unfortunately. 9 meter long truck.. Definetely possible but it will be a hard journey. The road is not good, expecially between Kandika (border) and Koundara. Our bush taxi left Gabu at 15:00 and arrived Labe at 10:00 the next day. Then we spent 2-3 hours waiting where another car blocked the road in the middle of a creek as well as 3-4 hours in Kounsitel - for the driver to rest. And now the rainy season has started up...
Let me also mention that the road from Bissau to Gabu is perfect. High speed all the way.
Apropos Fouta Djalon, I recommend you to make a stop in Dalaba. A beautiful city on the top of some hills. More relaxed than Labe.
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