Sierra Leone Tours & Trips
Imagine a West African coastline where white sand beaches sit just beyond busy streets. In Freetown, colonial buildings, markets, and the waterfront all tell different parts of the city’s story. Bunce Island carries heavier history, while the Banana Islands feel slower and more remote. At Tacugama, rescued chimpanzees move through forested hills outside the capital.
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Head to Bunce Island's historic slave fort near Freetown, then trek through UNESCO-listed Tiwai Island rainforest where you'll spot colobus monkeys and cruise the Moa River at sunset. Plant rice with the female chief in Boma Community Village and sift for diamonds alongside local miners at SK Mining Office in Kenema.
Duration 8 days Destinations Freetown, Tiwai Island, Kenema, Banana Islands Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $3,300
25% off- US$2,475
Walk through Gola Forest tracking chimpanzees before checking out Tacugama Sanctuary, then take a canoe out at night around Tiwai Island looking for hippos and fireflies. Sleep in eco-lodges and tented camps while visiting Mende villages in Bo, where there's drumming and home-cooked meals with locals. You'll have time at River #2 Beach for kayaking and swimming.
Duration 7 days Destinations Freetown, Tiwai Island, Bo Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From
25% off- US$1,775
Sierra Leone's soul comes alive on this 11-day tour, from Freetown's bustling markets to the majestic Wara Wara Mountains of Kabala. Traditional cooking demonstrations at Treat Food Concept and rescued chimps at Tacugama Sanctuary highlight local culture. Hotel Barmoi, eco-lodges, and beachside resorts serve as bases while visiting Boma village's female-led community.
Duration 11 days Destinations Lungi, Freetown, Tokeh, Bunce Island, Kabala, Makeni, Tiwai Island, Kent, Banana Islands Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Oasis Overland From
25% off- US$3,856
Duration 8 days Destinations Freetown, Bunce Island, Bo, Tokeh Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From
25% off- US$3,625
Sierra Leone's rich heritage comes to life at Freetown's National Museum and the historic Bunce Island fort, a gateway that sent 50,000 slaves to America's Gullah regions. The botanical gardens of Fourah Bay College offer natural beauty, while authentic village life awaits at Rogbonko Village Retreat. Country Lodge provides comfortable accommodation throughout the tour.
Duration 13 days Destinations Monrovia, Gbarnga, Freetown, Aberdeen, Bunce Island, Banana Islands Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Continent Tours From
25% off- US$5,895
The historic sites of Freetown unfold before you, from the 1845 Fourah Bay College to the iconic Cotton Tree. The 1670 Bunce Island slave castle and Tacugama's 100-acre chimp sanctuary showcase the country's complex history. A visit to the Banana Islands reveals Dublin village's slave trade remnants and St. Luke's Church, with comfortable lodgings providing rest between adventures.
Duration 6 days Destinations Freetown, Bunce Island, Banana Islands Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Continent Tours From
25% off- US$3,190
This 11-day trip brings together history, wildlife, and culture as you hike Sugar Loaf Mountain and head to UNESCO-listed Tiwai Island to spot pygmy hippos and track chimps. You'll stay overnight in chalets at Tacugama Eco-Lodge among rescued chimpanzees, camp at Kwaanma Eco-Camp near Boma Village with its female chief, and relax in teepee tents at Bafa Resort on Banana Island.
Duration 11 days Destinations Lungi, Freetown, Tokeh, Bunce Island, Kabala, Makeni, Tiwai Island, Banana Islands Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Encounters Travel From
25% off- US$3,900
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