Embark on a captivating journey through Sierra Leone, exploring its vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning natural landscapes.
  • Explore Freetown’s lively streets and markets, and visit Bunce Island to learn about its slave trade history.
  • Meet one of Sierra Leone’s few female chiefs in Boma Community Village, help with rice farming, and join locals for traditional storytelling and dancing around the campfire.
  • Gain insight into Sierra Leone’s diamond heritage in Kenema, try sifting for stones, and have lunch with local miners.
  • Cruise down the Moa River and venture into the remote wilderness of Tiwai Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in wildlife and untamed nature.
  • Take a night forest walk on Tiwai Island to experience the jungle after dark.
  • Unwind on the Banana Islands, exploring shaded forest trails, golden beaches, and the wild beauty of Sierra Leone’s coast.
  • Visit historic sites such as the King’s Yard Gate and the ruins of a historic church on Dublin Island.
Accommodation throughout the tour includes stays in local guesthouses, community-run campsites, and a research center. Expect basic facilities with potential for unreliable electricity, limited hot water, and inconsistent air conditioning. Wi-Fi is rare outside Freetown, and cash is often the only accepted payment method.