๐ธ๐ฑโ๏ธ Freetown ยท Bunce Island ยท Chimpanzee Safari | Sierra Leone | Daylite Digital
๐ธ๐ฑโ๏ธ Freetown ยท Bunce Island ยท Chimpanzee Safari | Sierra Leone | Daylite Digital
Description
Freetown ยท Bunce Island
Chimpanzee Safari
Bunce Island Slave Trade Heritage ยท Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary ยท Temne ยท Mende ยท Krio Culture ยท Atlantic Peninsula
ArrivalโBunce Island
Heritage SiteโTacugama
Chimp SanctuaryโPeninsula
BeachesโFreetown
Departure
Sierra Leone is one of West Africa's most underrated destinations โ a country of extraordinary natural beauty, deep historical significance, and some of the warmest people on the continent. Freetown, the capital, sits on a dramatic Atlantic peninsula flanked by mountains and beaches, and carries within it one of the most complex and moving histories in the African diaspora.
This 7-day safari takes you to Bunce Island โ one of the most significant British slave trade sites in the world, from which thousands of Sierra Leoneans were shipped to the rice plantations of South Carolina and Georgia. You will visit Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to over 100 rescued Chimpanzees. You will walk the Freetown Peninsula beaches. And you will encounter the extraordinary Krio culture โ the descendants of freed slaves who returned to West Africa and built one of the continent's most unique communities.
The Krio people of Sierra Leone are the descendants of freed slaves โ from Nova Scotia, Jamaica, and directly from slave ships intercepted by the British Navy โ who were resettled in Freetown from 1787 onwards. Their language, Krio, is a creole that blends English with Yoruba, Temne, Mende, and other West African languages. Their culture is a living bridge between Africa and the diaspora.
The Temne are Sierra Leone's largest ethnic group โ farmers, traders, and warriors whose territory stretches across the north of the country. The Mende of the south are known for their Poro and Sande secret societies, their extraordinary wooden masks, and their role in the Amistad slave ship rebellion of 1839 โ one of the most famous acts of resistance in the history of the Atlantic slave trade.
- 7 days ยท 6 nights accommodation (tier selected)
- Verified Daylite Digital Ambassador throughout
- Bunce Island boat trip ยท slave trade heritage tour
- Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit
- Freetown city heritage walk ยท Cotton Tree ยท Krio Museum
- Freetown Peninsula beach day
- National Railway Museum ยท Sierra Leone heritage
- All ground transfers throughout
- Breakfast daily (Comfort & Premium)
- Selected dinners (Premium only)
- $10 BGERSA conservation contribution
Lungi International Airport ยท ferry or helicopter transfer to Freetown ยท Ambassador meet & greet ยท accommodation ยท Cotton Tree orientation walk ยท welcome dinner (Comfort & Premium)
Boat trip to Bunce Island ยท British slave trade fort ยท one of the most significant Atlantic slave trade sites in the world ยท diaspora connection to South Carolina & Georgia ยท guided heritage tour with Ambassador
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary ยท 100+ rescued Chimpanzees ยท West Africa's premier chimp sanctuary ยท conservation briefing ยท guided sanctuary walk ยท afternoon at leisure
Freetown city heritage walk ยท Cotton Tree ยท Krio Museum ยท National Railway Museum ยท Old Fourah Bay College ยท Krio cultural immersion ยท local market visit
Freetown Peninsula drive ยท River No. 2 Beach ยท Tokeh Beach ยท Bureh Beach ยท some of West Africa's most beautiful and least-visited Atlantic beaches ยท beach lunch (Comfort & Premium)
Free morning ยท optional Lumley Beach ยท afternoon cultural session ยท Sierra Leonean cuisine ยท farewell dinner (Comfort & Premium)
Ambassador transfer ยท ferry or helicopter to Lungi International Airport ยท end of extraordinary Sierra Leone journey
Explorer
Guesthouse ยท budget lodge ยท no breakfast
- Freetown guesthouse
- Ambassador support throughout
- Full itinerary coordination
- All ground transfers
Comfort
Mid-range lodge ยท breakfast included
- Mid-range Freetown hotel
- Breakfast included daily
- Priority Ambassador assistance
- All ground transfers
Premium
Luxury lodge ยท breakfast + selected dinners
- Luxury Freetown hotel
- Breakfast + selected dinners
- VIP Ambassador support
- Private transfers ยท exclusive access
Currency prices indicative ยท subject to live exchange rates ยท international flights excluded
Ready for Sierra Leone?
Freetown ยท Bunce Island ยท Chimpanzee ยท 7 Days ยท From $1,450 per couple
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Terms & Conditions
- Pricing per couple sharing
- International flights and visa not included
- Deposit required to confirm booking
- Cancellation policy applies ยท contact us for details
- Currency prices subject to live exchange rates at time of booking