Heritage Tour

Experience the Culture, History & Beauty of Sierra Leone

Immerse yourself in Sierra Leone: Discover Sierra Leone’s rich heritage and vibrant culture. Experience majestic mountains, serene beaches and historic sites on our unforgettable heritage tour.

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Heritage Tour of Sierra Leone

Any 7 nights from Nov 1 – Nov 10, 2025

Tour Highlights

Bunce Island and Banana Islands

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary

The historical villages of York and Kent

Freetown, including St. John’s Maroon Church and the Freetown Museum

The Big Market

A brief History of Sierra Leone: Transatlantic Slave Trade

Transatlantic Slave Trade
In the 1462s, Portuguese explorers were the first Europeans to arrive in Sierra Leone. They initiated trade as well as the sale of slaves.

British merchants joined the slave trade in the 1600s, using Sierra Leone as a key point for capturing and transporting enslaved Africans to the Americas.

Bunce Island, Banana Island, Sherbro Island and the village so Kent and York served as key ports for the transport of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic.

Colonization

Freetown, as a home for freed slaves that had fought for the British in the American Revolutionary War (17775-1783). 1792: Approximately 1,200 Black Loyalists from Nova Scotia, who had been promised freedom and land for their support during the American Revolutionary War, were resettled in Freetown. In 1800, Jamaican Maroons, who rebelled against the British were also resettled in Freetown. In 1808, Sierra Leone became a British Colony. On April 27, 1961, Sierra Leone gained independence from Britain, becoming a sovereign nation under Prime Minister Sir Milton Margai.

Uncover Historical Gems

Uncover Sierra Leone’s past by visiting iconic historical sites. Explore Freetown’s bustling streets, the serene shores of Banana Island, Bunce Island, and the historic villages of Kent and York, each revealing the resilience of the Sierra Leonean people.

Discover Cultural Connections

Sierra Leone holds a deep cultural connection to the Gullah people of the coastal regions of South Carolina, George and Florida. The roots of the Gullah cultures can be traced back to various African ethnic groups, with a significant influence from the Mende, Temne, Fullah of Sierra Leone.

Feel the pulse of Sierra Leone's vibrant culture

Learn about Sierra Leone’s ethinc groups such as the Krios, Mende, Temne, Limba, Serbro, Fula, and more. Taste classic Sierra Leonean dishes like rice and plassas, foofoo, and groundnut soup. Enjoy Bubu music and Afro beats, and learn some traditional and Afro beat dance moves.

Indulge in Serra Leone Serene Beaches

Spend a day unwinding on Sierra Leone’s serene beaches. Sink your toes in the soft sand, soak up the sun, and enjoy everything from relaxation to exhilarating water sports.

Tour Highlights:

Bunce Island, and Banana Islands
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
The historical villages of York and Kent
Freetown, including St. John’s Maroon Church and the Freetown Museum
The Big Market

Price Includes:

Hotel Stay
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
Non alcoholic drinks
Round Trip Ferry / Car Transfers
All Tours