Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival/Airport pick up

   • Airport pick up and tractor to homestay/hotel accommodation as agreed upon.

   • Depending on the arrival time, it can be decided whether there is any time left to visit the city.

   Overnight at the hotel.

2. Day 2: Robertsport

   • After breakfast, make the three-hour drive out to Robertsport, famous for its surf conditions, which offers beautiful beaches, hiking, and historical importance.

   • Many of the first US settlers, including the first President of Liberia, arrived via this port. The land is now scattered with large plantation-style Victorian homes similar to those of Virginia.

   • Enjoy a bonfire and barbecue night with fresh local fish and seafood (if available).

   Overnight at Nana’s Lodge in Robertsport.

3. Day 3: Robertsport & Monrovia

   • This morning, there are a few activities on offer today at Robertsport, including rainforest hiking in search of wildlife and birds, swimming off the beach, visiting nearby Messima village, or surfing. 

   • In the late afternoon, return to Monrovia. 

   Overnight the Mamba Point Hotel in Monrovia.

4. Day 4: Monrovia & Gbarnga

   • Start the day with a tour of Monrovia before continuing out into the countryside with a stop for lunch at Wulki Farms, the largest livestock and vegetable farm in Liberia.

   • Later, go past rainforest and tiny villages en route to visit Kpatawee Waterfall, located about an hour outside of Gbarnga. Covered by the lush canopy, this tumbling waterfall and large natural swimming pool offer a great way to relax and enjoy Liberia’s natural wonders.

   • Also, take a hike through the rainforest to see Kpatawee’s twin falls.

   Overnight at a guesthouse in Gbarnga.

5. Day 5: Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve & Sanniquellie

   • Drive to the top of Mount Nimba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (3 hours), and visit East Nimba Nature Reserve (ENNR), located in the north of the country, covering 13,569 bio-diverse hectares. 

   • The reserve borders both Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea and covers much of Liberia’s share of the Mount Nimba Mountain range. An extremely geographically unique area with more than 200 endemic species, ENNR is home to some endangered species, including the Nimba toad and the West African chimpanzee. It was officially established as a reserve in 2003. 

   Overnight at a guesthouse in Sanniquellie.

6. Day 6: East Nimba Nature Reserve

   1. After an early breakfast, spend most of the day searching for wildlife and birds throughout the beautiful East Nimba Nature Reserve. 

   Overnight at a guesthouse in Sanniquellie.

7. Day 7: Kpan’s Town

   • Head to Libassa Ecolodge, located 30 minutes outside Monrovia, in a stunning location between a lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a family-owned business, and the founders built the lodge, which is made up of hand-built double cottages, over three years, working with the local community who they trained with skills in carpentry and hospitality. 

   • Either enjoy the natural surroundings around the palm-fringed beaches or be on the lookout for some of the exotic birds known to frequent the area. 

   Overnight at the Libassa Ecolodge in Kpan’s Town.

8. Day 8: Firestone Plantation & Monkey Island

   • Today, visit the world’s largest rubber plantation, Firestone, a part of Liberia, since 1926. This plantation has been well maintained over the years and offers vast, beautiful views of elegant white rubber trees. 

   • Our guides will teach how the trees are tapped, and the rubber is made. Then venture out to Monkey Island, located in Marshal, which is a sanctuary for chimpanzees who were once used as test animals at the local research institute. Pressure from advocacy groups to stop experiments on chimps, coupled with a lack of funding, has resulted in the closings of such institutions and, thus, in need to find a home for all these primates who could not survive on their own in the wild. The chimps are fed daily by locals who use canoe’s to visit the chimps from a safe distance. 

   • Join on the canoe ride to see these beautiful animals. In the afternoon, return to explore the surrounding areas of the lodge further and have several activity options available. 

   Overnight at Libassa EcoLodge in Kpan’s Town.

9. Day 9: Departure

   • Today is the departure day; airport transfer from the hotel.