Day 1

Ci/Lr Border - Yekepa

Late evening arrival at Louguotou border crossing form Ivory Coast into Liberia. Drive an hour and a half form the border to Yekepa, Nimba Ecolodge & Reserve for overnight lodging. Yekepa is a town in northern Nimba County in Liberia, lying near the Guinean border. It was the base for LAMCO's iron ore mining operation until it was destroyed in the First Liberian Civil War which lasted from 1989 to 1997. During the late 1950s, iron ore was found in "the Iron Mountain" Mount Nimba. In a joint venture among the Liberian Government, US Bethlehem Steel, and the Swedish mining company Gränges, a huge project was set up: LAMCO-the Liberian-American Swedish Mining Company. The project contributed to economic and social development in Liberia for 30 years. It built the necessary infrastructure and operated mining, transporting ore by rail to the port of Buchanan, from where it was exported to other markets. The main ethnic groups in Nimba County are the Dan, also known as Gio and the Mano. The Dan, commonly known as the Gio, live closer to the Cote d'Ivoire border and the Mano live closer to Guinea. Late evening cultural performance and movie night at the ecolodge.

Overnight at Nimba Ecolodge

Day 2

Yekepa - Gbarnga – Kpatawee

After breakfast, visitation to Sanniquellie, it is known as the birthplace of O.A.U commemorating the efforts of the three founding fathers of a pan African alliance (William V.S Tubman of Liberia, Ahmed Sekou Toure of Guinea and Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana).

Afterwards, drive to Gbarnga the capital City of Bong County, lying north east of Monrovia.During the Liberian Civil War, it was the base for Charles Taylor's National Patriotic Front ofvLiberia.

We will visit Tribal villages to learn about the cultural history and archaeological imprint

of the Kpelle, Mano, Bassa tribes in the county. First, we enjoy a tour of Cuttington University; The Cornerstone of Tertiary Education in Africa. After, drive to Kpatawee Waterfall – the Waterfall is a pretty picnic and swimming destination. At the heart of Bong in Suakoko District, sits

Kpatawee Waterfalls, a natural wonder of slimmest paths of segregating streams from plummeting valleys on the Mein River. The hidden ecotourism attraction holds a tempting potential and managed by the local community. Being enclosed by a dense forest, Kpatawee Waterfalls possess an attractive combination of natural beauty and local friendliness. Two cascades exist, the smaller being the closest to the road and the larger one reachable by roughly an hour of trekking.

Enjoy the scenic view of the falls and indulge in swimming and other activities.

Overnight at Kpatawee Watefalls, Gbarnga, Bong County

Day 3

Yekepa - Monrovia

After breakfast, we drive to Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. After lunch, we will discover some of Liberia’s historical past. First stop is at the peak of Monrovia on Ducor Hill with the monument of Liberia’s first president elect, Joseph Jenkins Roberts. The viewing of the once glorious Ducor Intercontinental Palace Hotel ruins and enjoying the panoramic view of the Atlantic from the top. At the hilltop also lies a canon used by Matilda Newport to fend off aggressors of Liberia.

Next will be a visit to the jammed packed waterside market and the slum community of West Point. Canoe ride to tour the Providence Island that is the landing ground of Liberia's founding fathers, and it still holds artefacts and relics from the settlers and a well that was dug in the 1800s.

Providence Baptist Church - the cornerstone of Liberia is the next step to dive into the formation of what is presently known as Liberia the oldest African republic today. Tour the Centennial Pavilion that was built to mark the 100 years to melodious independence that the nation hadenjoyed uninterrupted. Liberia National Museum holds to the history of the country's linage thatdates as far back as 1820. Visitation to Parliament Building to get an understanding of how the Legislative branch of the Liberian government functions. Visit to the Ministry of Information Cultural Affairs and Tourism. Visit Capitol Hill campus of the University of Liberia established as Liberia College in 1862. Finally visit the local arts and craft market for an evening of shopping.

Transfer to accommodation.

Overnight at Monrovia

Day 4

Monrovia - Bowterside

After Breakfast, we will dive approximately three hours to Liberia - Sierra Leone border for dropoff.