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6 DAY CULTURAL TOUR
Discover Liberia’s rich heritage and natural beauty on this 6-day journey. Explore Monrovia’s historic landmarks, immerse yourself in tribal culture, marvel at the stunning Kpatawee Waterfalls, visit the birthplace of the O.A.U. in Sanniquellie, and uncover the legacy of Mount Nimba. End your adventure with a tour of the vast Firestone Rubber Plantation and relaxation at the Farmington Hotel.
Day 1
(ROB) - HARBEL – MONROVIA
Arrival in Liberia. After immigration procedures welcome to Liberia. You will enter into the oldest African Republic declaring independence in 1847 after fiercely resisting colonization by foreign powers. We get the opportunity to discover its unparalleled history and magnificent culture.
On arrival at Roberts International Airport, a representative from Jos Travel will meet and greet you after customs and assist with your transfer to the city of Monrovia. Our tour guide and driver will await your arrival to transfer you to your hotel. Free leisure to sleep and rest. Overnight at Royal Grand Hotel
Day 2
MONROVIA
After breakfast, we begin to explore Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. 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.
Drive to 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 had enjoyed uninterrupted. Liberia National Museum holds to the history of the country's linage that dates as far back as 1820.
Drive to Providence Island that is the landing ground of Liberia's founding fathers, and it still holds artifacts and relics from the settlers and a well that was dug in the 1800s.
Next on the list is 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. Overnight at Royal Grand Hotel, Lunch at the hotel
Day 3
GBARNGA – GANTA - KPATAWEE WATERFALLS –
After breakfast, 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 of Liberia. First, we enjoy a tour of Cuttington University; The Cornerstone of Tertiary Education in Africa.
After, next stop is Gboata Magical Fish Village - A Traditional Mystery. “As crops from farms on both sides of the water overgrew into the Kponkor Creek. It was difficult to distinguish who owned what portion. As a result, a covenant was reached among the towns that the water would be kept sacred and untouchable by anyone especially the fish since they could not find an amicable solution, according to elders in Gboata Town - the host of the magical fish along the Gbarnga Ganta Highway. Since then, the elders say, it became a generally accepted traditional law from generation to generation. The traditional sacredness of the fish makes it an abomination for anyone particularly childbearing women to eat it. Kpolokegekor is the name of one of the fishes. Each of the fish has traditional symbols." It looks like water but it's a town.
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. Transfer to accommodation.
Lunch at Kpatawee Overnight at Kpatawee Waterfalls
Day 4
GBARNGA - GANTA – YEKEPA
After breakfast, drive to Ganta and visit Redemire to see their small-scale chocolate production that is fueled by social entrepreneurship. Nimba County in northeastern Liberia that shares borders with the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire in the East and the Republic of Guinea in the North. Its capital city is Sanniquellie and its most populous city is Ganta. Ganta, also known as Gompa City is located south of the Guinea border. It is the second-most populous city in Liberia.
While in Ganta we will visit the Liberia – Guinea Border before driving to Sanniquellie City, Nimba County. Sanniquellie is a city and the capital of Nimba County and Sanniquellie-Mahn District, Liberia. It is located in the north-east of the country. The average altitude of the city is 420 meters above the sea level. 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). (45 minutes stop - Tour Break) – Visitation to the cornerstone of O.A.U. Drive to Yekepa, Nimba County. 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. Transfer to accommodation. Overnight at Nimba Ecolodge. Lunch at The Ecolodge
Day 5
YEKEPA - HARBEL
After breakfast, drive to Harbel and visit the second largest rubber plantation in the world (Firestone) covering, 400 000 hectares, created in 1926 and watch the tappers extract latex from trees skillfully enjoy the view of the club house overlooking the vast golf course or indulge in a game of golf. Transfer to the Farmington Hotel, adjacent the Roberts International Airport (ROB) to enjoy evening relaxation in absolute tranquility.
Overnight at The Farmington Hotel. Lunch at the hotel
Day 6
FARMINGTON - DEPARTURE
After breakfast, depending on time of departure, we will transfer to Roberts International Airport by the hotel for departure flight by the hotel.
Tour Highlights
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Arrival in Monrovia – oldest African republic (1847)
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Ducor Hill, Providence Island & Liberia National Museum
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Providence Baptist Church & Centennial Pavilion
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Cuttington University & Gboata Magical Fish Village
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Kpatawee Waterfalls eco-adventure
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Ganta & Redemire Chocolate Experience
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Sanniquellie – birthplace of the O.A.U.
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Yekepa & historic Mount Nimba iron mines
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Firestone Rubber Plantation & golf at Harbel
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Relaxation at Farmington Hotel before departure
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