Rare Pygmy Hippopotamus & Primate Excursion
Depart the ship
by motorboat to Tiwai Island – a wildlife sanctuary that is part of
a community conservation program. We motor down its Moa River to
see the elusive and rare pygmy hippo’s. The jungle tour includes
sightings of some of the rarest primates on earth. We move silently
through the stillness and also enjoy the musical singing of rare
hornbill birds as well. The tour leaves each day that we are on
Freetown because the groups need to be small to adequately enjoy the
overall experience. Not many people have been this close to these
rare beasts. Return to the ship late each at night.
Tacugama Chimp Sanctuary
We drive via
4WD vehicle 2 hours north of Freetown. This sanctuary is committed
to the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned and abandoned
chimpanzees. This 100 acre park features these beings in various
stages of age and needs. This educational visit will leave you with
an appreciation for the organizations that care and love for God’s
creatures.
Tiwai
Island Birding Safari
What fun! An
amazing day of discovery is before you today. Sierra Leone is home
to many very rare birds. It will be like a safari in itself – but
seeking our friends in the air! You will search out the Rufous
Fishing Owl, the Gola Malimbe and Nimba Flycatcher and so much
more! And, aside from the birds you will see and hunt out 6
various primates including the Western Chimpanzee who actually uses
tools to exist. This all day experience is a photographers dream.
Bunce
Island
This island is
the largest British slave castle on the Rice Coast of West Africa.
It exported tens of thousands of African captives to North America
and the West Indies. The Gullah people who came from here have
preserved their African culture in an amazing way. In 1989, a US
Park Service team visited Bunce Island and issued a management plan
for its preservation because it is so closely linked to North
America. The island has close ties to South Carolina, Georgia and
Florida and most recently records were uncovered that showed slave
ships also delivered people to Rhode Island, Connecticut and
Massachusetts. There is a wonderful rice plantation that we visit
for a great view of history that affected so many. We will send you
advance information for study prior to the trip that will make this
tour come alive.
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Scuba
Diving, Snorkel or Spear Fishing
Sierra Leone
has amazingly beautiful islands. Dive, snorkel and spear fishing
trips are arranged daily to Barracuda Island, Banana Island & Maroon
Island. The fishing trips can be combined with dive or snorkel
trips and both include sack lunch for the day. Bring your catch
back and our chef will prepare an amazing meal for you and your new
friends!
