Adventure, Nature and Wildlife Experiences

The camp has easy access to the estuaries of the Sherbro and Kittam rivers, home of 12 currently listed IGFA world record catches of tarpon. The Tarpon season there is from January to May.

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary situated outside of picturesque Regent Village is only 30mins from Freetown. Established to rescue orphaned and captured chimps, the facilities expanded to encompass two large reserves. Tacugama has been featured in various wildlife programmes and magazines. A rescued albino chimp at the sanctuary also helped to bring it to international attention. The albino chimp is no longer alive but the sanctuary continues to grow from strength to strength.

Tiwai is a community conservation program, managed by the Tiwai Island Administrative Committee (TIAC), which represents both communities, government, Universities & conservation organizations.

135 different bird species, including 8 types of hornbills can be found on Tiwai. You can arrange boat tours and forest walks. If you’re very lucky you could catch a sighting of the rare pygmy hippopotamus. Be prepared to camp.

Outamba Kilimi National Park is situated in the northern most region of the country and boasts a variety of wildlife species and a rich eco-system. There used to be a camp there which was destroyed by the war. There is still tented accommodation for visitors and boat trips and guided tours can be arranged.

Loma mountains forest reserve is found in the Nieni and Neya Chiefdoms in the Koinadugu District, Northern Province, about 346 km northeast of Freetown. The forest reserve is found on a range of hills with the highest being Bintimani Mountain (1945 m), which is the highest in West Africa - west of Cameroon.

Bintimani offers opportunity for a spot of mountain climbing. The climb is not very technical but the journey to the peak is challenging.