Do I have to pay the supplement for the single room? Because I'm not interested to have the single room. Secondly, regarding the internation flights: On the arrival 08 november should arrive at 16:45, is it too late? On the departure date, the flight leave Freetown at 09:00 on 18 November, is it too early? How does it work for the transfer to the airport?

Airport transfers are included in this trip so you would just need to let us know your full flight details once booked. Unfortunately, as the current passenger list stands you would need to pay the single supplement unless another single male traveller books the trip for us to pair you with. The total trip price is GBP 2569 with single supplement of GBP 499.

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Sierra Leone Encounters

11 days

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Start and end in Freetown

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Operator: Oasis Overland
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 24
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Freetown
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Freetown on your own
Landmarks
Lungi International Airport
Sierra Leone River
Day 2
Tokeh to Bunce Island to Tasso Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat journey along Sierra Leone River
- Visit to Bunce Island slave castle ruins
- Walk through slave quarters, dungeons, and trading houses
- Visit to Tasso Island
- Swimming in turquoise waters
Landmarks
Bunce Island
Tasso Island
Day 3
Sugar Loaf Mountain and Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast overlooking the lush rainforest), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Visit Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Landmarks
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Western Area Forest Reserve
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Day 4
Makeni and Rogbonko Village
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Makeni with markets and historical landmarks
- Visit Rogbonko village
- Meet village chief and traditional ceremony
- Learn traditional cooking
- Learn basket weaving
Landmarks
Makeni
Rogbonko Village
Day 5
Kabala and Wara Wara Mountains
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Wara Wara Mountains foothills
- Visit local cotton weaver
- Folklore and cultural dance performance
Optional Activities
- Try your hand at the loom at local cotton weaver's workshop
Landmarks
Wara Wara Mountains
Kabala
Day 6
Kabala to Boma Village
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Heritage trail trek
- Visit to Boma Village
- Experience local dances and rituals
- Visit to grave of local 'giant' and hear folklore
- Visit to Boma Cotton Tree
Landmarks
Boma Village
Boma Cotton Tree
Moa River
Day 7
Nainiahun to Tiwai Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients under palm trees), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic walk to Nainiahun village
- Visit to Kote Wulehun (Large Stone Village)
- Meet with Nainiahun elders and hear folklore stories
- Libation pouring ceremony
- Boat journey upriver to Tiwai Island
- Wildlife spotting: pygmy hippopotamus, monkeys, birds, crocodiles
- Rainforest trek to track chimpanzees and endangered monkeys
Landmarks
Nainiahun
Kote Wulehun
Tiwai Island
Moa River
Day 8
Banana Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat journey to Banana Island
- Explore Banana Island villages and Krio culture
- Visit Bafa Resort
Landmarks
Banana Island
Kent Beach
Day 9
River No. 2
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relax and unwind at River No. 2 beach
- Swimming in the ocean
- Beach stroll
Landmarks
River No. 2
Day 10
Freetown
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Way Li Restaurant with traditional Sierra Leonean dishes), Dinner (Dinner at Treat Food Concept - prepared during hands-on cooking class)
Included Activities
- Visit to Old Fourah Bay College
- Visit to Cotton Tree
- Visit to Peace and Cultural Monument
- Tour of Sierra Leone National Museum
- Visit to Peace Museum
- Visit to Gate Way to the King's Yard
- Explore Big Market
- See State House (exterior/overview)
- Guided tour of Parliament Building
- Hands-on cooking class at Treat Food Concept with chef Susan Senesi
Landmarks
Old Fourah Bay College
Cotton Tree
Peace and Cultural Monument
Sierra Leone National Museum
Peace Museum
Gate Way to the King's Yard
Big Market
State House
Parliament Building
Day 11
Departure
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time in Freetown to explore or rest
Landmarks
Lungi International Airport

Landmarks
Lungi International Airport
Sierra Leone River

Landmarks
Bunce Island
Tasso Island

Landmarks
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Western Area Forest Reserve
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Landmarks
Makeni
Rogbonko Village

Landmarks
Wara Wara Mountains
Kabala

Landmarks
Boma Village
Boma Cotton Tree
Moa River

Landmarks
Nainiahun
Kote Wulehun
Tiwai Island
Moa River

Landmarks
Banana Island
Kent Beach

Landmarks
River No. 2

Landmarks
Old Fourah Bay College
Cotton Tree
Peace and Cultural Monument
Sierra Leone National Museum
Peace Museum
Gate Way to the King's Yard
Big Market
State House
Parliament Building

Landmarks
Lungi International Airport

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Insurance
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Anonymous
August 22nd, 2012
4
I had an absolutely exceptional 287 days on this trip! The trip notes prepared me well for what to expect! At times...
I had an absolutely exceptional 287 days on this trip! The trip notes prepared me well for what to expect! At times in was rough, just like the trip notes said it would be! My guide worked her butt off to ensure the trip ran smoothly and could even bake cakes over an open fire! The food was healthy, plentiful and meals were well balanced, however being a picky eater it was sometimes hard for me to "love" the food. ( My fault) We did have changes to our itinerary and some delays however, I genuinely feel that the decisions that were made were for our own safety and that the office was constantly watching out for us! I can't really comment on accommodation... I loved my tent and some campsites/hotels were better than others. I enjoyed bush camping and give that a 5 star rating! Expect the unexpected, go with the flow, prepare to rough it and this trip will change your outlook on the world. Overall, the trip was good value for money but I did need way more money than the trip notes suggest and I bought next to nothing in way of souvenirs. (compared to others). I would recommend this trip to serious adventure travelers but if you'll miss flush toilets it may not be your thing. I'll miss the truck and my truck family tons! Show more
Carl
March 9th, 2025
5
Definitely the trip of life. Ended up extending the whole way to Cape Town. Guide and driver were fantastic. Writing...
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Do I have to pay the supplement for the single room? Because I'm not interested to have the single room. Secondly, regarding the internation flights: On the arrival 08 november should arrive at 16:45, is it too late? On the departure date, the flight leave Freetown at 09:00 on 18 November, is it too early? How does it work for the transfer to the airport?
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- Oasis OverlandOperator•Written September 2025
  Airport transfers are included in this trip so you would just need to let us know your full flight details once booked. Unfortunately, as the current passenger list stands you would need to pay the single supplement unless another single male traveller books the trip for us to pair you with. The total trip price is GBP 2569 with single supplement of GBP 499.
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  Ian
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  I will not join because the single supplement is too high compared to the rest of the trip, doesn't make sense for me so I don't consider this trip.

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Tour ID: 295341

Currency
Le
Leone
Sierra Leone
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type D
Sierra Leone
Type M
Sierra Leone
Type G
Sierra Leone
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Sierra Leone. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sierra Leone. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Sierra Leone. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sierra Leone. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sierra Leone. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Sierra Leone. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Sierra Leone. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before May 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $450 is required to confirm your booking with Oasis Overland. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Sierra Leone Encounters

Itinerary

Arrival in Freetown

Optional Activities

Tokeh to Bunce Island to Tasso Island

Included Activities

Sugar Loaf Mountain and Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Included Activities

Makeni and Rogbonko Village

Included Activities

Kabala and Wara Wara Mountains

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kabala to Boma Village

Included Activities

Nainiahun to Tiwai Island

Included Activities

Banana Island

Included Activities

River No. 2

Included Activities

Freetown

Included Activities

Departure

Optional Activities

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