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For those looking for a more active adventure, our Liberia & Sierra Leone Running Tour with Street Child includes the opportunity to take part in the Sierra Leone marathon event, with 5km, 10 km, half-marathon, and marathon options available. The event offers a unique way to experience Sierra Leone while raising funds for Street Child’s work to improve access to education for children.

Please take into account that the focus of this tour is to support Street Child through participation in the Sierra Leone Marathon and raise vital funds for the charity’s work. With limited places available, we kindly ask that everyone joining this tour plans to take part in one of the four race distances (5km, 10km, Half Marathon or Marathon), to help us maximise both participation and fundraising. If you’d prefer to explore Liberia and Sierra Leone without taking part in the event, we’d be happy to welcome you on our Liberia & Sierra Leone Highlights tour instead.

Itinerary

Day One, Oct 17 2027
Arrival in Monrovia

• Arrive at Monrovia Roberts International Airport and take a taxi to the hotel.

• There are no arranged activities today, so you are free to spend the day at leisure.

• This evening, your tour leader will arrange a welcome dinner where you will also meet your fellow travellers.

• Overnight in Monrovia.
Day Two, Oct 18 2027
Walking tour of Monrovia

• After breakfast, we will take a walking tour of Monrovia, visiting the National Museum, Presidential Palace and Pavilion, Unification Park and more.

• We will stop for lunch in the Embassy District before returning to the hotel in the late afternoon.

• Overnight in Monrovia.
Day Three, Oct 19 2027
Journey to Robertsport

• Today we will travel north to Robertsport, a coastal town previously settled by African American slaves. The town later became home to an Allied airbase during World War 2, remnants of which remain.

• Upon arrival, we’ll check into the hotel and the afternoon is free to enjoy at leisure; for those interested, there is an option to take a short hike to the abandoned ghostship.

• Overnight in Robertsport.
Day Four, Oct 20 2027
Robertsport Walking Tour

• This morning, we will take a walking tour of Robertsport, visiting local churches and schools and passing through the town before ending at the harbour.

• We will return to our lodge for lunch.

• This afternoon is yours to spend at leisure; for those interested, there is the option to take surf lessons.

• Overnight in Robertsport.
Day Five, Oct 21 2027
Crossing the Liberian Border

• After breakfast, we will depart Robertsport and head to the Sierra Leone Border.

• After crossing the border, we will continue our journey to Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, a community-run conservation project located on the Moa River.

• On arrival, we will enjoy locally prepared meals cooked by community members.

• This afternoon, there is the option to take a river cruise or a nature walk around the island.

• Tiwai is renowned for its biodiversity, and we will have opportunities to spot wildlife and bird species.

• Overnight in Tiwai.
Day Six, Oct 22 2027
Bo

• Before breakfast, we will take a morning hike through the forest.

• After breakfast, we will travel to Bo, Sierra Leone’s second-largest city and on the way, we will meet with the team from Street Child. The team will take us to one of their local projects, where we will have time to meet children and families who have benefited from their work.

• Overnight in Bo.
Day Seven, Oct 23 2027
Makeni

• This morning we will make our way to Makeni.

• After checking into our hotel, we will have our race briefing with the Street Child team in preparation for the event tomorrow.

• Overnight in Makeni.
Day Eight, Oct 24 2027
Race Day

• Have an early breakfast before being transported to the start line.

• Depending on your race distance, your start time will vary, but all runners will be on their way by 09:00am.

• Once you have crossed the finish line, you can collect your medal and then the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure.

• Overnight in Makeni.
Day Nine, Oct 25 2027
York

• After breakfast, we will head to York, where you will have the day to spend at leisure, relaxing around the pool or wandering around York Village.

• Overnight in York.
Day Ten, Oct 26 2027
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary

• This morning, we will travel to Freetown, stopping en route to visit the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

• The sanctuary plays a vital role in rehabilitating rescued and orphaned chimpanzees while promoting conservation and environmental education.

• After lunch, we will take a tour of the city, visiting the local market, war memorial and St George’s Cathedral and more.

• Overnight in Freetown.
Day Eleven, Oct 27 2027
Bunce Island

• After breakfast, we will take a small boat to Bunce Island, the ruins of a former British slave trading fort and one of West Africa’s most important historical sites. It played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade and now stands as a reminder of this chapter in history.

• We will then continue by boat to Tasso Island, a community-led ecotourism project in the Sierra Leone River Estuary. After lunch, you’ll have time to explore the island, meet the local community and discover more about this unique initiative before returning to Freetown.

• Tonight, we will head out for our final farewell dinner.

• Overnight in Freetown.
Day Twelve, Oct 28 2027
Tour Ends

• Today the main tour ends and you can depart for home, or continue your travels to our Guinea & Guinea-Bissau Tour, which starts a few days after this tour ends. If you’d like more information on linking these tours, please get in touch.

Liberia & Sierra Leone: Running with Street Child
Tour Price: £1695
Deposit: £350
Single room supplement: £250

Tour Price: £1695
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