Discover Salone – 12-Day Ultimate Sierra Leone Cultural & Nature Tour

Arrive at Lungi International Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Freetown. Meet your local guide, settle in and enjoy a relaxed evening before beginning your discovery of Sierra Leone.

Explore Freetown’s historic landmarks, lively markets and cultural sites. Learn about the city’s founding, its connections to the African diaspora and its role in Sierra Leone’s national story. Enjoy opportunities to sample local dishes and interact with local traders.

Take a guided excursion to Bunce Island, a significant historical site associated with the transatlantic slave trade. Learn about the people whose lives were affected by this history and the island’s enduring significance to Sierra Leone and the wider African diaspora. Boat transfers and access are subject to local arrangements.

Travel beyond the capital to experience local communities and traditional ways of life. Depending on the confirmed route, visit craft producers, local markets or villages where you can learn about regional customs, food traditions and community livelihoods.

Travel towards Bo, one of Sierra Leone’s principal southern cities. Observe changing landscapes and rural life along the way, with stops for refreshments and local experiences where practical. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy the evening.

Discover the cultural life of southern Sierra Leone through community visits and introductions to local traditions. Activities may include learning about regional food, crafts, music or storytelling, arranged respectfully with local hosts and according to availability.

Continue towards Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its rainforest habitat and diverse wildlife. After arrival and check-in, enjoy a guided introduction to the surrounding environment. The island offers opportunities to learn about forest conservation and the importance of protecting Sierra Leone’s biodiversity.

Join local guides for a nature walk and wildlife observation in the Tiwai Island area. The forest is known for its primates and birdlife, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. Depending on local conditions, enjoy a river-based excursion and learn about conservation initiatives and the relationship between nearby communities and the natural environment.

Leave the rainforest region and travel towards the coast or Freetown area, depending on the final transport plan. Enjoy the changing scenery and stop along the way where time and road conditions permit.

Travel to the Banana Islands for a guided exploration of the island communities, coastal scenery and historic settlements. Learn about island life and traditional livelihoods, and enjoy time beside the Atlantic Ocean. Boat schedules and sea conditions determine the exact timing of transfers.

Return to the mainland and explore a selected coastal area, such as Tokeh Beach or River No. 2 Beach. Enjoy a relaxed day of beach walks, photography and coastal scenery, with opportunities to experience local hospitality before returning to your accommodation.

Enjoy breakfast and transfer for your onward journey. Depending on your flight time, there may be an opportunity for a final short visit or souvenir shopping before departure.