Discover Sierra Leone from Freetown’s historic streets to community life, river wilderness and the Banana Islands’ beaches on an immersive journey of culture and nature.
  • Explore Freetown’s markets and the historic King’s Yard Gate
  • Visit Bunce Island’s slave fort and reflect on transatlantic trade
  • Meet Boma’s female chief and walk through the community village
  • Help plant or harvest rice with villagers in Boma
  • Cruise the Moa River to Tiwai Island’s dense rainforest
  • Walk Tiwai Island’s forest by night, experiencing the island after dark
  • Learn Kenema’s diamond heritage and try sifting for stones
  • Swim and wander golden beaches on the Banana Islands
Accommodation varies and may change like-for-like, ranging from simple guesthouses to a community-run campsite and basic stays. Expect limited generator electricity, inconsistent hot water, water pressure and air-conditioning, rare Wi-Fi outside Freetown, and mosquito nets not always provided; many properties outside Freetown accept cash only, and early check-in isn’t guaranteed.