Tiwai Heritage Trail
The Tiwai Heritage Trail will introduce you to the fascinating Mende culture and history, as well as the rich and unique flora & fauna found in the remnants of the ancient Upper Guinea Rainforest, in South-Eastern Sierra Leone.
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Explore the region’s heritage by hiking on bush trails, crossing rivers by dugout canoe and hiking through thick tropical forest. A perfect mix of adventure, culture and nature!
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Visit Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, home to 135+ bird species, 11 primate species (7 of which are rare), 700+ plant species (many of which are medicinal), as well as the wild West African Chimpanzee and elusive Pygmy Hippo.
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Visit and stay in local communities to interact with the villagers, learn about their daily lives and try your hand at traditional activities (e.g. country cloth weaving, basket making, wood carving)
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Explore ancient settlements, ‘genie' worship stones, libation pouring sites, caves, resting places of legendary Mende warriors, and other fascinating local cultural and historical sites
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Enjoy the area’s relaxing pace by lying in hammocks, listening to the birds chirp, watching the butterflies flutter by, and by immersing yourself in your natural surroundings.
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Travel the traditional way by hiking along winding bush paths, through rice fields and over bamboo bridges. Paddle across rivers and tributaries, trek through dense jungle and rest by small waterfalls.
