Forest Walks
Congo Waterfalls & Dam
A 3 km hike that takes you through the local forest around the Congo Dam water catchment area and the waterfalls along the river.
Duration: 2-2.5 hours
Grade: Easy
Cost: SLL 300 pp
Tacugama Dam, Falls & Cave
This 5.5km hike takes you to the source of Tacugama’s watershed through one of the few areas of old growth forest left in the region. Discover ancient caves with remnants of pottery and a chance to see wildlife such as monkeys, wild chimps, duiker, rare birds and more.
Duration: 3-3.5 hours
Grade: Easy
Cost: SLL 300 pp
Mount Benet
Hike for 3.5 km through beautiful swaths of forest following the Mount Gabon trail south for the first half until it separates.
Duration: 3 hours
Grade: Medium
Cost: SLL 300 pp
Mount Gabon
Our most challenging hike at 5.2 km takes a path heading due south, away from Freetown into the heart of the forest. A difficult hike with lots of elevation changes, it will surely keep you on your toes!
Duration: 3.5-4 hours
Grade: Difficult
Cost: SLL 300 pp
Birdwatching Tour
This hike starts early in the morning at 7AM and takes you around Tacugama’s native forests to identify the iconic and rare bird life native to the Western Area Peninsula. This tour is truly on every birder’s must do list!
Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours
Grade: Easy
Cost: SLL 300 pp
Added breakfast: SLL 100 pp
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