Ferry Port Turtle Islands, Sierra Leone
A group of eight islands off the southwest peninsular, the Turtle Islands are idyllic and are in habited by fishing communities. They are remote and hard (and potentially expensive) to get to; it can take at least 3 hours from Freetown by speedboat. If you do make it to Bonthe then recommend chartering a speedboat from the Bonthe Holiday Village. There is a basic Conservation Society guesthouse where you can stay, or of course you could always pitch a tent. A boat trip to various islands is recommended as is swimming and fishing with local fishermen. The water (and air!) is clean and fresh which makes swimming a truly pleasurable experience.
Epic Sierra Leon Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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