Overland between Freetown and Accra

Visiting: Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Sierra Leone

Overland between Freetown and Accra

This truly adventurous and challenging journey starts on the stunning coastline of the Freetown Peninsula before overlanding to Sierra Leone's eastern province to the unique Tiwai Island Wildlife sanctuary, Sierra Leone's first & only community conservation programme. The true adventure however starts as we journey through Sierra Leone's Northern Province into Guinea's stunning mountainous forested area boasting stunning scenery, beautiful hills, lush forests and streams and villages famed for their vine bridges. We cross the border from Guinea and plunge into Cote d'Ivoire; famed for its turbulent past, the Cote d'Ivoire is now stable enough for us to visit. We head south through Cote d'Ivoire, stopping at the capital of Yamoussoukro and the old French capital of Grand Bassam, boasting colonial buildings and beaches. Our journey continues along the Atlantic coast to Ghana where we get hands-on at the Sabre Trust community project in Elmina whilst also finding time to relax on the stunning beaches. We visit the town of Kumasi and Kakum National Park – host to a stunning canopy walkway – before reaching our final destination of Accra, Ghana's capital. This trip truly has everything from cities to mountains and beaches to mud roads!

 

 

Border information: If you are starting at Freetown, you will enter Sierra Leone at Freetown Airport.

Today is an arrival day with a pre departure meeting at 10:00hrs.
There are no activities planned so you can arrive at any time.
Your leader will leave a note in reception telling you where this important meeting will take place. Your leader will collect your kitty and check your passport and insurance details at this meeting.

The afternoon will be free to explore the many sites of Freetown.

Tonight we stay in a comfortable hotel with good facilities

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Today is a free day to explore the many sites of Freetown.

Tonight we stay in the same comfortable hotel with good facilities

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Leaving Freetown City behind we travel South East through Sierra Leone towards the Tiwai Island Sanctuary one of Sierra Leones largest inland islands.

During our stay we will talk a nature walk through webs of trails that weave through the Tiwai Forest in search of rare and colourful primates.

We will stay here for 2-3 nights sleeping in tents perched on covered platforms.

Due to the nature of this itinerary there has been a "flexible day" added here to be used at the discretion of the leader.

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Leaving Freetown City behind we travel South East through Sierra Leone towards the Tiwai Island Sanctuary one of Sierra Leones largest inland islands.

During our stay we will talk a nature walk through webs of trails that weave through the Tiwai Forest in search of rare and colourful primates.

We will stay here for 2-3 nights sleeping in tents perched on covered platforms.

Due to the nature of this itinerary there has been a "flexible day" added here to be used at the discretion of the leader.

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Leaving Freetown City behind we travel South East through Sierra Leone towards the Tiwai Island Sanctuary one of Sierra Leones largest inland islands.

During our stay we will talk a nature walk through webs of trails that weave through the Tiwai Forest in search of rare and colourful primates.

We will stay here for 2-3 nights sleeping in tents perched on covered platforms.

Due to the nature of this itinerary there has been a "flexible day" added here to be used at the discretion of the leader.

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The next 3 days are spent travelling north up through Sierra Leone wild camping as we head from Tiwai Island Sanctuary towards the town of Kabala.  Upon arriving in Kabala we will stay in a local run hotel.  Kabala is famous for Ronko dyeing - A shirt or gown made of strips of country cloth, typically dyed a rusty reddish brown using local pigments. 

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The next 3 days are spent travelling north up through Sierra Leone wild camping as we head from Tiwai Island Sanctuary towards the town of Kabala.  Upon arriving in Kabala we will stay in a local run hotel.  Kabala is famous for Ronko dyeing - A shirt or gown made of strips of country cloth, typically dyed a rusty reddish brown using local pigments. 

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The next 3 days are spent travelling north up through Sierra Leone wild camping as we head from Tiwai Island Sanctuary towards the town of Kabala.  Upon arriving in Kabala we will stay in a local run hotel.  Kabala is famous for Ronko dyeing - A shirt or gown made of strips of country cloth, typically dyed a rusty reddish brown using local pigments. 

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Border information: Enter Guinea at Gberia-Fotombu

The next few days are spent travelling from Sierra Leone over to Guinea wild camping along the way. We have allocated a few days here as even though the distances are short the road conditions in this area can be pretty tough going and unpredictable.

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Border information: Enter Guinea at Gberia-Fotombu

The next few days are spent travelling from Sierra Leone over to Guinea wild camping along the way. We have allocated a few days here as even though the distances are short the road conditions in this area can be pretty tough going and unpredictable.

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Border information: Enter Guinea at Gberia-Fotombu

The next few days are spent travelling from Sierra Leone over to Guinea wild camping along the way. We have allocated a few days here as even though the distances are short the road conditions in this area can be pretty tough going and unpredictable.

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Once inside Guinea we travel through the mid region of Guinea stopping in one of the towns (depending on how the drive goes it may be Macenta), on our journey south towards Forested Guinea (Guinée forestière).

This particular region is both forested and mountainous.

We will aim to stay in small locally run hotel or guesthouse.

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Reaching the Forested mountainous region in south-eastern Guinea we base ourselves for 3 nights in the surrounding area. We aim to camp here however we may stay in a local guesthouse depending on the facilities in the area. During our time here you have the option of visiting nearby villages to see their famous vine bridges or exploring the surrounding area.

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Reaching the Forested mountainous region in south-eastern Guinea we base ourselves for 3 nights in the surrounding area. We aim to camp here however we may stay in a local guesthouse depending on the facilities in the area. During our time here you have the option of visiting nearby villages to see their famous vine bridges or exploring the surrounding area.

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Reaching the Forested mountainous region in south-eastern Guinea we base ourselves for 3 nights in the surrounding area. We aim to camp here however we may stay in a local guesthouse depending on the facilities in the area. During our time here you have the option of visiting nearby villages to see their famous vine bridges or exploring the surrounding area.

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Border information: Enter Cote d'Ivoire at Odienne

The next couple of days are spent driving from the forested region of Guinea crossing over the border into Cote d'Ivoire.

One night will be spent wild camping en route and the other we aim to either camp or stay in a small local hotel in Odienne depending on the facilities available. 

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Border information: Enter Cote d'Ivoire at Odienne

The next couple of days are spent driving from the forested region of Guinea crossing over the border into Cote d'Ivoire.

One night will be spent wild camping en route and the other we aim to either camp or stay in a small local hotel in Odienne depending on the facilities available. 

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Heading directly east to the north-central region of Cored'Ivoire we travel to the town of Korhogo famed for its cloth weaving as this region produces cotton.

Tonight we stay in a small local hotel

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After a fairly long drive we arrive into the capital of the Cote d'Ivoire.

We stay here for 2 nights in a local hotel allowing time for you free time to explore the sites on offer.

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After a fairly long drive we arrive into the capital of the Cote d'Ivoire.

We stay here for 2 nights in a local hotel allowing time for you free time to explore the sites on offer.

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Leaving the Capital behind us we head south to the old French colonial capital city of Grand Bassam situated east of Abidjan.

We stay here for 2 nights in a local hotel allowing time for you to explore the old colonial town.

Due to the nature of this itinerary there has been a "flexible day" added here to be used at the discretion of the leader.

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Leaving the Capital behind us we head south to the old French colonial capital city of Grand Bassam situated east of Abidjan.

We stay here for 2 nights in a local hotel allowing time for you to explore the old colonial town.

Due to the nature of this itinerary there has been a "flexible day" added here to be used at the discretion of the leader.

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Border information: Enter Ghana at Elubo

Today is a rather long day as we cross into Ghana and then head east to the Atlantic coast and Brenu Akynin near Elmina.

We camp here for 2 nights at a beach resort allowing to time to visit Elmina castle and also to get involved with a local community project.

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Border information: Enter Ghana at Elubo

Today is a rather long day as we cross into Ghana and then head east to the Atlantic coast and Brenu Akynin near Elmina.

We camp here for 2 nights at a beach resort allowing to time to visit Elmina castle and also to get involved with a local community project.

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We journey north for 2 nights in Kumasi. Along the way we make a visit to Kakum National Park. The park has a long series of hanging bridges at the forest canopy level known as the canopy walkway giving us a close up experience of the park.

We will stay in a local guesthouse in Kumasi for 2 nights giving you free time to explore. 

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We journey north for 2 nights in Kumasi. Along the way we make a visit to Kakum National Park. The park has a long series of hanging bridges at the forest canopy level known as the canopy walkway giving us a close up experience of the park.

We will stay in a local guesthouse in Kumasi for 2 nights giving you free time to explore. 

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The final journey of this section brings us to the capital of Ghana, Accra.

We will most likely head out for a final group meal together tonight in Accra.

Tonight we stay in a comfortable hotel with good facilities.

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Today is your final day and there are no activities planned.

No accommodation is provided for tonight, unless you are continuing on with us, however we are able to book you additional accommodation in Accra. Please ask at the time of booking.

Border information: If you are leaving at Accra. You will exit Ghana at Accra Airport

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Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner