Our Liberia holidays & tours
Liberia is unique; founded by freed enslaved peoples from the United States in the 19th century, discovering Americo-Liberian culture might mean trying Liberian takes on the cuisine of America’s deep south, and discovering the capital, Monrovia, named after US president James Monroe. Visiting traditional Krahn and Bassa villages lets you unlock the secrets and customs of West Africa, whilst you won’t want for natural beauty, either, on surfing beaches, or in the forests. Our holidays ensure that your visit benefits indigenous tribes and different ethnic groups, whether you’re paying a local guide to show you plants used in traditional medicine, or employing a local driver.
Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone tour
Breathtaking mountains, idyllic islands and wild chimpanzees
From
£5199 to £5949
16 days
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Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone expedition
An epic journey through West Africa’s wild heartlands
From
£5695
16 days
ex flights
West Africa 8 week expedition, Morocco to Benin
An Epic 56 day Sahara to Atlantic Journey Across West Africa
From
£17259 to £18155
8 weeks
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Liberia and Sierra Leone tour
Culture and history of Liberia & Sierra Leone
From
US $5895
13 days
ex flights
West Africa tour, Bissau to Cotonou
Voodoo heartlands, traditional storytellers and lush islands
From
£9899 to £10599
4 weeks
ex flights
Complete Africa overland expedition, 47 weeks
The ultimate Trans African overland camping adventure
From
£10995
300 days
ex flights
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Liberia map & highlights
Liberia is bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea and Ivory Coast, with a long golden coastline that unravels into the Atlantic Ocean. Geographically it is beautiful and diverse, with landscapes ranging from sandy coastal plains and mangroves in the south, to plateau and lush rainforest in the centre, and the rolling hills of the north, capped off by 1,440m high Mount Wuteve, the highest peak. Flights land in the capital Monrovia, but there are no direct services from the UK, so you’ll need to transfer. Getting around isn’t straightforward. Other than a few main highways, roads outside urban centres tend to be poor and can be impassable in the rainy season; and while there are local buses and minibus taxis, they tend to be slow and unreliable. In this respect, you’re best off joining an organised tour.
Bassa Villages
1. Bassa Villages
Organised tours take you to explore the small villages of Liberia’s Bassa people, in the country’s central coastal region. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about their culture and daily life, including the traditional initiation ceremonies, during which women decorate their bodies with chalk. The Bassa are Liberia’s largest ethnic group, with over half a million people; it is believed they migrated here many centuries ago from Egypt.
Chimpanzee Island
2. Chimpanzee Island
This small archipelago close to Marshall City is home to a community of more than 60 chimpanzees that were once used for medical research, but now live a successful semi-wild existence. You can arrange to accompany local rangers to the island as they deliver food to the chimps. Just don’t get too close. These feisty creatures have been known to throw fruit!
Firestone
3. Firestone
Dating back to 1926, Firestone is the largest rubber plantation in the world, and a highly controversial one at that, leased from the government under a 99-year concession agreement. It has its own housing, schools, hospital, banks and even an 18-hole golf course – as well as a rubber processing plant, all of which can be visited on an organised tour.
Kpatawee Waterfall
4. Kpatawee Waterfall
An hour outside second city Gbarnga and covered by a dense canopy filled with vivid birds and butterflies, beautiful Kpatawee Waterfall and its natural pool have long been a sacred place for local people. As well as visiting the falls, you can take to the surrounding walking trails, which offer the chance to learn about local plants and their use in traditional medicine.
Monrovia
5. Monrovia
Despite strong associations with the country’s civil war, Liberia’s energetic capital has a great deal to recommend it. Fantastic bars and restaurants, windswept beaches that offer great surfing, and a fascinating and, at times, tragic history. The country’s National Museum and the impressive Masonic Temple of Liberia will give you a valuable insight into the country’s past.
Robertsport
6. Robertsport
After following deep red roads through the lush, jungly landscape of the Grand Cape Mount peninsula, you arrive at Robersport. An overgrown fishing village with a laidback vibe, it’s a popular hub for surfers, thanks to its warm waters, low key lodges and impressive breaks. History buffs can check out the giant cotton tree where freed American blacks reportedly sheltered after arriving on Liberian shores.
Our Liberia holidays reviews
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Rick Parisi17 Jan 2024
West Africa is very different from the other parts of Africa that I have visited.
It was very interesting to see this completely different culture.read more
