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Sierra Leone Encounters

11 days
Start and end in Freetown
4.5 (895 reviews)
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Freetown

    Arrival in Freetown
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Freetown on your own
    Landmarks
    Lungi International Airport
    Sierra Leone River
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. 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
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Day 11

    Departure from Freetown

    Departure from Freetown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Freetown on your own
    Landmarks
    Lungi International Airport

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Tour ID: 295706

  • Currency
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    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.

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    Sierra Leone
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    Sierra Leone
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    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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 29th, 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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