Excursions, Parks, and Beaches
“Calvin planned our trip perfectly; he seems to know all the right people, and he has great relationships with them all. I always felt safe, productive, and eager for the next adventure. You learn so much out there from everyone you meet and everywhere you go, and Cal knows exactly how to optimize the experience.”
-Carlye Pichman
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Bunce Island
Tour the largest slave trading port in history. Over 30,000 Africans departed from Bunce Island. Witness the ruins of what it once was.
(Half day)
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Freetown
Rising up from the tropical waters of Africa’s largest natural harbour, Sierra Leone’s vibrant capital sprawls as far as the eye can see across wooded hills.
(Half day or full day)
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Tacugama Chimp Sanctuary
Located just 40-minutes from the Freetown city center, the sanctuary is tucked away in the dense forests of the Western Area Forest Reserve.
(Half day)
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River No. 2 Beach
A little corner of paradise, a white powdery beach fringed by palm trees, where the emerald waters of a river meet the turquoise Atlantic Ocean.
(Half day - 2 days)
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Tokeh Beach
With sparkling white sand, palms in the background and shining turquoise waters, Tokeh Beach is as close to ‘picture perfect’ as you get.
(Half day - 2 days) -
Western Area Peninsula Forest
This forest is apart of the Upper Guinean Forest Ecosystem – a pristine rainforest which meets the golden beaches of the Atlantic and covers a hilly landscape.
(Half day)
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Banana Islands
A slow-paced island life with sandy beaches, and rich historical heritage. Explore untouched nature, or enjoy the water with snorkeling gear and kayaks.
(Half day or full day)
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Bo City
Affectionately referred to by the locals as Bo Town or Sweet Bo, Bo is Sierra Leone’s second-largest center and the capital of the Southern Province.
(Half day)
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Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary
A true jungle escape, Tiwai Island is set deep within the Upper Guinea Rainforest. Home to one of the last populations of Pygmy Hippos.
(1 - 2 days)
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Gola Rainforest National Park
One of West Africa’s most important biodiversity hotspots, Gola Forest Reserve straddles Sierra Leone’s border with Liberia.
(1- 2 days)
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Bureh Beach
Unlike other beaches, winds are frequent, creating perfect waves and surfing conditions. Home of the Bureh Beach Surf Club