Sierra Leone Encompassed: West Africa's Hidden Jewel
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Once ravaged by poverty, civil war and Ebola (which the country is now 100% free of), little Sierra Leone has had more than a few challenges thrown its way. But through it all, the country has survived and rebounded to become one of the true shining stars of the West Africa region.
Although relatively small, Sierra Leone encompasses a wide range of terrain in its borders. Rainforest, mountains, mangrove swamps, rivers and grasslands. Today this welcoming and beautiful English-speaking nation is thriving again, and is surely one of the most interesting and under-explored countries on the continent. With 400km of pristine coastline dotted with mysterious and tranquil islands, to the pulsating city of Freetown and the emerald-green jungles and mountains teeming with wildlife — Sierra Leone deserves top consideration from any serious traveler.
**Given the exploratory nature of this tour, our group size is limited to only 10 travelers**
Highlights
- Experience the capital of Freetown, one of Africa's most enthralling cities.
- Visit historical Bunce Island, which was once a transit point for slaves sent to the Americas.
- Play with some of the 80+ chimpanzees at the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
- Explore the countryside and mountain towns of Kabala, Kenema and Bo.
- Kambui Hills Forest Reserve, which has over 200 species of birds and is home to the western chimpanzee and various species of monkeys.
- Two days in wildlife-rich Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary (UNESCO), located in the Upper Guinea forest region (one of 25 ‘biodiversity hotspots’ in the world), with the highest mammalian diversity of any tropical forest. We will have near-guaranteed sightings of some of the rarest wildlife in the world, such as the pygmy hippo.
- Visit the former British outpost town of Bonthe, now overflowing with crumbling colonial buildings, on rarely-visited Sherbro Island.
- Be one of the few westerners to explore the remote villages and walk along the pristine beaches in relatively untouched Turtle Islands, one of West Africa's best kept secrets.
- Get away from it all with a couple days in the exotic and sublime Banana Islands.
- Meet locals in the 200-year-old historic village of York.
- Search for crocodiles by boat off of Tokeh Beach.
Tour Includes
- Full services of an Out of Bounds Tours leader with local guides and drivers.
- All transport within the itinerary.
- All accommodations.
- All entrance fees, sightseeing, excursions and activities as per the itinerary.
- All meals from arrival until departure.
- Drinking water provided.
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Max Group Size | 10 with 1 Out of Bounds leader |




















