Sierra Leone Hidden Islands – 10-Day Exclusive Coastal & Island Expedition

Arrive at Freetown International Airport and transfer to your hotel using the appropriate road and boat connections. Meet your local guide, settle in and enjoy an introductory briefing about Sierra Leone’s coastal geography and island communities. Depending on arrival time, take a relaxed evening walk along the waterfront.

Explore coastal settlements and local markets around the Freetown Peninsula. Learn about traditional fishing practices, seafood trading and the importance of the Atlantic Ocean to local livelihoods. Enjoy scenic coastal viewpoints and sample local cuisine before returning to your hotel.

Travel by road to Kent on the Freetown Peninsula, then board a pre-arranged boat to the Banana Islands. After arrival, settle into your island accommodation and explore the village, palm-lined paths and nearby beaches. Learn about island life and the archipelago’s maritime heritage, then enjoy a relaxed evening by the ocean.

Discover more of the Banana Islands, including a guided walk around the inhabited islands where access and tides permit. Meet local residents, learn about traditional fishing and island customs, and enjoy time on secluded beaches. Optional boat trips, swimming or snorkelling may be arranged depending on conditions and local availability.

Depart on a pre-arranged boat expedition towards the remote Turtle Islands, allowing several hours for the sea journey and flexibility for tides and weather. On arrival, meet your local hosts and settle into simple guesthouse accommodation or an arranged beach camp. Enjoy an introduction to the island community and the quiet coastal surroundings.

Spend the day discovering the culture and daily routines of the Turtle Islands’ fishing communities. With local permission, visit an inhabited village, observe traditional fishing methods and learn how residents depend on the sea. Enjoy freshly prepared local dishes and spend time walking along sandy beaches and observing the island’s coastal environment.

Enjoy a flexible day of island exploration, with boat-hopping between accessible islands where conditions and local permissions allow. Relax on remote beaches, take photographs, explore mangrove-lined shores or enjoy swimming in suitable locations. Optional snorkelling or fishing may be possible through local operators. The day is designed to embrace the peaceful pace of life in this remote archipelago.

After breakfast, begin the return boat journey according to the confirmed local transport plan. Depending on sea conditions and available connections, overnight on the mainland or return to the Banana Islands. Enjoy time to relax after the expedition and reflect on your encounters with Sierra Leone’s remote island communities.

Return towards the Freetown Peninsula and visit the beautiful beaches of Tokeh and River No. 2, subject to the confirmed transfer schedule. Enjoy the golden sand, ocean views and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Spend the afternoon unwinding, taking photographs or enjoying optional beach activities before your final evening in Sierra Leone.

Enjoy breakfast and any available free time before transferring to Freetown International Airport via the appropriate road and boat connections. Depart with memorable experiences of Sierra Leone’s island communities, remote beaches and Atlantic coastline.