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Sierra Leone Encounters

11 days

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Start and end in Freetown

4.5

905 traveler reviews

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Operator: Encounters Travel
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
All Ages Welcome

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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
Bunce Island and Tasso Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bunce Island slave castle ruins
- Explore Tasso Island beach and swimming
Landmarks
Bunce Island
Tasso Island
Sierra Leone River
Day 3
Sugar Loaf Mountain and Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Visit Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Overnight at Tacugama Eco-Lodge Chalets
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
- Visit Rogbonko village
- Traditional cooking demonstration
- Basket weaving activity
- Traditional ceremony with village chief
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
Landmarks
Wara Wara Mountains
Kabala
Day 6
Boma Village and Kwaanma Eco-Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Heritage trail journey to Boma
- Experience Boma village culture and rituals
- Visit Boma Cotton Tree
- Explore grave site of 'giant' folklore
Landmarks
Boma Village
Boma Cotton Tree
Moa River
Day 7
Nainiahun, Kote Wulehun, and Tiwai Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Meal with locally sourced ingredients under palm trees), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic walk to Nainiahun village
- Visit Kote Wulehun cultural heritage site
- Libation ceremony and blessing
- Boat journey on Moa River
- Wildlife observation on Tiwai Island
- Chimpanzee and endangered monkey tracking
Landmarks
Nainiahun
Kote Wulehun
Moa River
Tiwai Island
Day 8
Banana Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Banana Island Portuguese colonial remnants
- Experience Krio cultural heritage
Landmarks
Banana Island
Kent Beach
Bafa Resort
Day 9
River No. 2 and Estuary Resort
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beach relaxation at River No. 2
- Swimming and beach activities
Optional Activities
- Leisurely beach stroll
Landmarks
River No. 2
Estuary Resort
Day 10
Freetown City Exploration and Cooking Class
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Sierra Leonean dishes at Way Li Restaurant), Dinner (Meal prepared during hands-on cooking class at Treat Food Concept)
Included Activities
- Visit Old Fourah Bay College
- Visit Cotton Tree and Peace and Cultural Monument
- Explore Sierra Leone National Museum
- Visit Peace Museum
- Explore Gateway to King's Yard
- Browse Big Market
- Visit State House
- Guided tour of Parliament Building
- Hands-on cooking class at Treat Food Concept
Landmarks
Old Fourah Bay College
Cotton Tree
Peace and Cultural Monument
Sierra Leone National Museum
Peace Museum
Gateway to King's Yard
Big Market
State House
Parliament Building
Treat Food Concept
Day 11
Departure from Freetown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Freetown on your own
Landmarks
Lungi International Airport

Landmarks
Lungi International Airport
Sierra Leone River

Landmarks
Bunce Island
Tasso Island
Sierra Leone River

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
Moa River
Tiwai Island

Landmarks
Banana Island
Kent Beach
Bafa Resort

Landmarks
River No. 2
Estuary Resort

Landmarks
Old Fourah Bay College
Cotton Tree
Peace and Cultural Monument
Sierra Leone National Museum
Peace Museum
Gateway to King's Yard
Big Market
State House
Parliament Building
Treat Food Concept

Landmarks
Lungi International Airport

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Operated by

Encounters Travel

4.5

(905 reviews)

Number of tours

108

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

88%

Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with...

Cancellation Policy

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Reviews from other tours by Encounters Travel

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4.5

Tara
October 7th, 2025
4.0
Our trip started in Namibia, where the itinerary promised visits to the seals, sand dunes, Kamanjab, Windhoek, and...
Our trip started in Namibia, where the itinerary promised visits to the seals, sand dunes, Kamanjab, Windhoek, and four game drives in Etosha National Park. Unfortunately, the reality was quite different — we only had one game drive, and none of the other listed locations (seals, sand dunes, Kamanjab, or Windhoek) were visited. There was also an optional game drive offered for £80, but the timing (1:30–3:30 p.m.) was only disclosed after payment. This time of day is when wildlife tends to hide, so the experience was largely disappointing — had I known the schedule in advance, I wouldn’t have opted in. Overall, Namibia was a major disappointment compared to what was advertised. The tour improved dramatically once we crossed into Botswana. The experience in Chobe National Park was outstanding — one of the best safaris I’ve ever been on. Our guide, Rati, was excellent: knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about her work. The optional Delta flight was a highlight, offering incredible views. We chose the camping option, which turned out to be comfortable and well-organized. The tents were easy to set up and pack away, and the meals were tasty. I appreciated that vegetarian meals were provided for me throughout the trip. The tour concluded in Victoria Falls, where we arranged our own activities to finish off the journey. Overall, while the Namibia portion was disappointing, the Botswana section and our time at Victoria Falls more than made up for it. With a few itinerary adjustments and better communication, this could have been an excellent trip from start to finish.Show more
KIM
July 16th, 2025
5.0
It was awhile ago that I took this tour but it was absolutely FANTASTIC! Wonderful guide and driver. He was...
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Elyssebeth
November 30th, 2024
5.0
A marvelous way to be immersed in the life and culture and experience of being in Morocco. Nothing was too much...
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 295706

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.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before June 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. 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 65 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

Bunce Island and 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

Boma Village and Kwaanma Eco-Camp

Included Activities

Nainiahun, Kote Wulehun, and Tiwai Island

Included Activities

Banana Island

Included Activities

River No. 2 and Estuary Resort

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Freetown City Exploration and Cooking Class

Included Activities

Departure from Freetown

Optional Activities

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