Tiwai Island
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A river island wildlife sanctuary in Sierra Leone, known for its rich biodiversity, community-led conservation, and ecotourism.

šŸ“œ Tiwai Island is a 12-square kilometer river island in Sierra Leone, recognized as a protected wildlife sanctuary and community-led ecotourism site.
šŸ” It is known for its impressive biodiversity and the country's first community conservation program.

Why Go

šŸ’ Home to 11 primate species, including pygmy hippopotami
šŸŒæ Rich biodiversity with 9,000 plant species and 785 bird species
šŸ¤ Experience community-led conservation efforts
šŸš¶ Enjoy guided forest walks, boat tours, and river swims

Why Avoid

āš ļø Reaching the island requires multiple transport steps (Bo/Kenema to Potoru, then okada to Kambama, then speedboat).

Tips

šŸš¤ Reachable from Potoru village; local guides and boats available.
šŸ›ļø Overnight accommodation in tents (US$30) or a simple research lodge (US$35) is possible.

Cost

šŸ’° Speedboat (incl. island entrance) Le100,000 per person.
šŸš¶ Guided forest walks from Le25,000.
šŸ›¶ Canoe tours Le50,000 per person.

Hours

šŸ•’ Not specified, likely varies by season.

Last updated 28 days ago

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