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

Why Go

🐒 Home to 11 primate species, including pygmy hippopotami
🌿 Rich biodiversity with 9,000 plant species and 785 bird species
🤝 Experience community-led conservation efforts
🚶 Enjoy guided forest walks, boat tours, and river swims

Why Avoid

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

Tips

🚤 Reachable from Potoru village; local guides and boats available.
🛏️ Overnight accommodation in tents (US$30) or a simple research lodge (US$35) is possible.

Cost

💰 Speedboat (incl. island entrance) Le100,000 per person.
🚶 Guided forest walks from Le25,000.
🛶 Canoe tours Le50,000 per person.

Hours

🕒 Not specified, likely varies by season.