Ebebiyin is the second-largest town in Rio Muni and, being in the far north-east corner of the country, is often the first point of contact for travellers entering Equatorial Guinea from Cameroon. The town is only about 1.5km (less than a mile) from end to end, and so is easy to cover on foot. If your favourite hobby is drinking, you'll be ecstatic about Ebebiyin; there's a bar on virtually every corner. Twenty kilometres (12.5mi) west of the town is the Museum of Biyabiyan, which features traditional Fang sculptures and other works of art. Minibuses run from Bata to Ebebiyin daily, with the 230km (140mi) trip taking about 10 hours. The town is only 2km (1.24mi) from Kye Ossi in Cameroon.

Two islands - Grande and Chico - near the southern border with Gabon make fascinating destinations. The few people who live on Elobey Grande are very friendly and if you're lucky you might be invited to stay for the night. Elobey Chico, on the other hand, is something of a ghost town. The island houses no people, though the deserted ruins of the former capital of the mainland are at once odd and interesting. Over 100km (62mi) south of Bata, the trip will require a couple of minibuses, a ferry and finally a cayuco (canoe) from Cogo, Acalayong or Cocobeach.

Although only 50km (32mi) south of Bata, the trip to Mbini involves a minibus and a ferry, and can take some time. The ferry, which runs hourly, carries only four vehicles, so expect a wait. Mbini is a pleasant town at the mouth of the Rio Benito. A popular spot for swimming, it's also an ideal place to meet locals in a low-key environment.