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Sierra Leone Encounters

11 days

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Start and end in Lungi

4.5 (897 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Encounters Travel
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Arrival in Freetown
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
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
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
Kabala
Kabala
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Wara Wara Mountain
- Hike through foothills with panoramic mountain views
- Explore hidden waterfalls and traditional villages
- Folklore and cultural dance performance
Landmarks
Wara Wara Mountain
Day 5
Makeni - Rogbonko Village
Makeni - Rogbonko Village
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Makeni town
- Meet villagers in Rogbonko Village
- Share traditional food with community
- Forest walks and farm tours
- Traditional basket weaving experience
Landmarks
Rogbonko Village
Makeni
Day 6
Boma Village and Kwaanma Eco-Camp
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wara Wara Mountain

Landmarks
Rogbonko Village
Makeni

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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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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What's Not Included

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Rating: 4.5 (897 reviews)
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4.5

Tara4.0•October 2025
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
KIM5.0•July 2025
It was awhile ago that I took this tour but it was absolutely FANTASTIC! Wonderful guide and driver. He was...
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Elyssebeth5.0•November 2024
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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