Sierra Leone Adventure: History, Culture & Nature
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Tour Overview
Discover the wild beauty, rich culture and complex history of Sierra Leone on this eight-day adventure. Hear traditional stories around the campfire in the Boma Community Village, learn about Sierra Leone’s slave trade history in Freetown and sift for diamonds in Kenema. Unwind on the beaches of the Banana Islands, cruise along the Moa River and set off on a jungle walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tiwai Island.
Trip Code: DVSL
Start
Freetown
End
Freetown
Destination
Sierra Leone
Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Camping (basic facilities) (1 night), Research Centre (1 night), Guesthouse (2 nights)
Days
8
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Explore Freetown’s lively streets and markets, then visit Bunce Island to learn its slave trade history and the resilience of Sierra Leone's people.
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Head to Boma Community Village and meet one of the few female chiefs in the country. Help plant or harvest rice, then join the locals for traditional storytelling and dancing around the campfire.
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Visit Kenema and gain a deeper understanding of Sierra Leone’s diamond heritage and its ties to the community. Try your hand at sifting for stones, then sit down with miners over lunch to hear firsthand about their work and daily lives.
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Set off on a river cruise down the Moa River, winding past lush jungle and into the remote wilderness of Tiwai Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site alive with untamed nature and wildlife.
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Unwind on the Banana Islands, a cluster of lush isles off Yawri Bay. Walk shaded forest trails, wander along golden beaches, and soak up the wild beauty of Sierra Leone’s coast.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Camping (basic facilities) (1 night), Research Centre (1 night), Guesthouse (2 nights)
Included activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Freetown - City Tour
- Bunce Island - Guided Tour
- Boma Village - Fireside Story Telling & Traditional Dancing
- Boma Village - Rice Farming
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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