Leisure Tour Itinerary

Cultural and Historical Tour of Liberia and Sierra Leone – 13 Days

Tour Cost

From $5845

Duration

13 days 12 nights

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Tour Details

What to Expect

Cultural & Historical Experience

Embark on an extraordinary 13-day adventure with our Cultural and Historical Tour of Liberia and Sierra Leone. This west africa multi country tour begins with your arrival in Monrovia, Liberia, where you’ll be transferred to the comfortable Bella Casa Lodge & Suites. The journey kicks off with a historical tour of Monrovia, visiting key landmarks such as the remnants of Ducor Hotel, the first lighthouse of Liberia, and the Joseph Jenkins Roberts monument. You’ll also explore Providence Baptist Church, the oldest church in Liberia and the site of the Declaration of Independence.

Next, you’ll visit the Jola House Women’s Social Enterprise, where artisans create beautiful furniture and gift items. Your adventure continues as you drive to Gbarnga in Bong County to visit tribal villages and learn about their cultural and archaeological history. A visit to the stunning Kpatawee Waterfalls, covered by a lush canopy, offers an afternoon of relaxation and trekking.

Experience the authentic Liberian village life with a tour through the countryside, gaining insights into the rich heritage of the Bassa people. Shop for souvenirs and African artifacts at the Waterside Market and explore local Mandingo tailor shops.

Your journey then takes you to Sierra Leone, starting in Freetown. Discover the city’s historic sites, National Museum, and the University of Sierra Leone’s Fourah Bay College, the oldest university in West Africa. Cruise to Bunce Island and walk through the ruins of the commercial fort that played a significant role in the Atlantic Slave Trade.

Immerse yourself in village life at Rogbonko Village Retreat, where you’ll spend two days experiencing the local culture. Finally, visit the picturesque Banana Island and its twin villages, learning about the coastal culture and mingling with the villagers.

This west africa multi country tour offers a perfect blend of cultural and historical experiences across Liberia and Sierra Leone, making it an unforgettable journey.

Tour Highlights

Unmissable Experiences

Remnants of Ducor Hotel the highest point in Monrovia
Jola House Women’s Social Enterprise
Waterside Market
Local Mandingo tailor shops
University of Sierra Leone’s Fourah Bay College (the oldest University in West Africa)
National Museum
Enjoy a cruise to Bunce Island (a commercial Fort built to facilitate The Atlantic Slave Trade)
Rogbonko Village Retreat to experience real village life
Island Villages of Ricketts

13 days 12 nights

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVE MONROVIA, LIBERIA

Arrive Monrovia; meet assist and transfer to hotel Overnight at Bella Casa Lodge & Suites

Day 2: MONROVIA HISTORICAL TOUR

After breakfast go on a Tour of Monrovia, highlights will include the remnants of Ducor Hotel the highest point in Monrovia, where the first lighthouse of Liberia and the Joseph Jenkins Roberts monument are located. The monument Liberia’s most popular President William V.S. Tubman and finally, Providence Baptist Church, Liberia’s oldest church built in the 18th Century where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight at Bella Casa Lodge & Suites

Day 3: MONROVIA – JOLA HOUSE WOMEN’S SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

After breakfast, visit the Jola House Women’s Social Enterprise see Artisans who have become self-sufficient by creating and designing furniture and gift items. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight at Bella Casa Lodge & Suites

Day 4: MONROVIA – GBARNGA – KPATAWEE WATERFALLS

After breakfast drive to Gbarnga in Bong County, visit some Tribal villages and learn the cultural and archaeological history of these tribes in Liberia. Afterwards, visit the Kpatawee Waterfalls covered by a lush canopy, afternoon at leisure trek along the falls or just relax. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight at Bella Casa Lodge & Suites

Day 5: MONROVIA VILLAGE EXPERIENCE

After breakfast, we travel through the Liberian countryside for a true African village experience like no other. Get an insider’s view of the village life and become in tune with the rich historical and cultural heritage of the beautiful Bassa people. Your tour will end with a one-of-a-kind cultural performance where you will be invited to join in a display your skills. This is a memory that is sure to last a lifetime. (minimum number required for cultural performance is 6) Meals included: Breakfast Overnight at Bella Casa Lodge & Suites

Day 6: MONROVIA

After breakfast go on a tour of the Waterside Market, visit the booths of local artisans to shop for souvenirs, African artifacts and carvings. Also visit local Mandingo tailor shops. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight at Bella Casa Lodge & Suites

Day 7: FREE TOWN – SIERRA LEONE

After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Free Town; meet assist and transfer to Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight at Country Lodge

Day 8: FREE TOWN

After breakfast go on a city Tour of Freetown; visit the National Museum; historic sites around the City;. In the This morning, take a city tour by visiting the National Museum, and the market. After Lunch, tour the University of Sierra Leone’s Fourah Bay College the oldest University in West Africa enjoy the amazing view from the mountain and the Botanical Gardens around the University. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight at Country Lodge

Day 9: FREETOWN – BUNCE ISLAND

After breakfast drive to Aberdeen, enjoy a cruise to Bunce Island a commercial Fort built to facilitate The Atlantic Slave Trade; during its operation about 50,000 men, women and children were sent to slavery mainly on the rice plantations of South Carolina and Georgia, known as the Gullah Tribe. Walk through the ruins of Bunce Island and experience the paths the slaves took. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight at Country Lodge

Day 10: ROGBONKO VILLAGE

After breakfast drive to Rogbonko Village Retreat to experience real village life, meet the villagers, and experience their culture and daily lives Meals included: Breakfast Overnight at Rogbonko Village Retreat

Day 11: ROGBONKO VILLAGE

After breakfast spend a full day in the village. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight at Rogbonko Village Retreat

Day 12: BANANA ISLAND

After breakfast, drive to Banana village and visit the two Island Villages of Ricketts; located on the coast facing the Western Peninsula both Islands have a combined population of about 900, connected by a spit of sand that is underwater at high tide. A stone bridge connects the path between the two islands’ learn about the culture and mingle with the villagers. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight at Banana Island Guesthouse

Day 13: FREE TOWN / DEPART

Return to Free Town; transfer to the airport for your flight back home Meals included: Breakfast In-Flight

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