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Sierra Leone Encounters

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Sierra Leone Encounters - Oasis Overland
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 24
Age range 18 to 99
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Highlights

  • Historical & Cultural Immersion: Explore Freetown's iconic landmarks, learn traditional cooking, experience village life, and witness captivating cultural performances.
  • Nature & Wildlife Encounters: Hike Sugar Loaf Mountain, visit the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, be awestruck by the Wara Wara Mountains, and cruise to Tiwai Island for wildlife spotting.
  • Island Escapes: Relax on the pristine beaches of Banana Island and Tasso Island, and unwind in tranquil coastal settings.
  • Poignant History: Confront the sobering past at Bunce Island, the largest British slave castle on the West African coast.

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Freetown. Transfer to city centre hotel by boat
  2. Day 2 Full day exploration of Freetown and evening cooking class
  3. Day 3 Hike Sugar Loaf Mountain and visit Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
  4. Day 4 Explore Makeni before experiencing traditional village life in Rogbonko village
  5. Day 5 Visit the Wara Wara Mountain in Kabala. Evening cotton weaving experience and cultural dance performance
  6. Day 6 Join the Heritage Trail with a stop in Boma Village, learn about the legend of a local giant and stay in an Eco-Camp
  7. Day 7 Hike to a mystical village, encounter local legends. Cruise to Tiwai Island for pygmy hippo & chimpanzee spotting
  8. Day 8 Travel from Kent Beach to Banana Island. Explore the island and spend time relaxing on the beach
  9. Day 9 Leave Banana Island, time to relax at River No. 2
  10. Day 10 Explore the sober history of Bunce Island before visiting the idyllic Tasso Island
  11. Day 11 Transfer back to Lungi Airport for departure
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4.1
(60 reviews)

Number of tours

55

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Anonymous
    · August 22nd, 2012
    I had an absolutely exceptional 287 days on this trip! The trip notes prepared me well for what to expect! At times...
  • Carl
    · March 9th, 2025
    Definitely the trip of life. Ended up extending the whole way to Cape Town. Guide and driver were fantastic. Writing...
  • CLAUS
    · October 9th, 2024
    It was a nice trip in the diffrent countries and nice people

Dates & Availability

11 days
Sierra Leone Encounters
From Freetown to Freetown

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 295341

  • 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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 26th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 26th, 2025, a minimum payment of $450 is required to confirm your booking with Oasis Overland. 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 75 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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