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10 Apr

Don’t Go to Sierra Leone!

“Don’t go to Sierra Leone. It’s a dangerous place!” That was one of the last comments we heard from family and friends before leaving on our trip to visit Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary just outside Freetown, the bustling capital of Sierra Leone. To be honest, we found comments like that to be quite common among the people we spoke to before we left. People didn’t really know much about Sierra Leone. Most of what people knew was informed by a movie that came...

04 Apr

5 Ways to Get to Tacugama

Often, we get asked for directions to Tacugama. Needless to say, it can be very confusing, so we thought we’d share a few of these recommendations. 1. Purchase airfare from home country to Freetown. Get VISA for Sierra Leone. Take preferred method of transport to your closest international airport. Board plane. Arrive in Lungi airport. Take a bus to the ocean. Board the Seacoach/Seabird Express boat to Freetown. Take a taxi to Regent. Take a taxi up Congo Dam Access Road....

Our outreach team is collaborating with @wildchimpanzeefoundation to protect the Outamba Kilimi National Park (OKNP) in Sierra Leone, and its
Big support for baby Caesar and his friends all the way from The Netherlands Last weekend the parents of Benjamin
Farewell beautiful Zack This week we had to say goodbye to Zack. Zack came to Tacugama at the age of
Five years ago today Freetown was shocked to the news of a horrific mudslide that took place in the outskirts
A very good morning from Mamma P, Mini Winnie and all of us at Tacugama At the moment we are
When the food is just to good to share, you run like Molly!
Friday Mood at Tacugama Video by @rowenagoesape
When you realize it’s only Wednesday
Baby Milo is getting more independent every day, but auntie Lola is always close to him to keep him safe.
Good morning friends! Let your week be filled with #chimpspiration What is your favorite inspirational quote? Let us know in
Every night, wild chimpanzees build themselves nests and tuck themselves in for a good night's sleep. By the morning they're
A very good morning from Solo junior and all of us at Tacugama Photo by Hayley Lewis
// We are hiring // GIS Officer for the Outamba, Kilimi, Kuru Hills, Pinseli – Soya Project (OKKPS) Field Education
Congo Dam is located next to our sanctuary in the Western Area Peninsula National Park. It is a vital watershed
A big THANK YOU to all our friends who supported our rangers this #worldrangerday All donations will be used to
Happy World Ranger Day Today we celebrate and honor the vital work of the heroes of wildlife conservation worldwide. This
The wild chimpanzees of Loma Mountains National Park Tomorrow is #worldrangerday ! Help us to protect the wild chimpanzees in #sierraleone
Just 2 days to go untill World Ranger Day! This whole week we honor our rangers and highlight their vital
We are still in a bit of denial, but this week it is really happening. Two amazing hard working woman
This is Loma Mountains National Park For last year’s Giving Day For Apes we fundraised for the protection of Loma

Monthly Archives: April 2018

Don’t Go to Sierra Leone!

5 Ways to Get to Tacugama

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