ATTRACTIONS
Guma Valley & Kongo Dam, York Village Caverns, National Railway Collection of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone National Museum, Tacugama Chimpanzee sanctuary, Banana Island, Bunce Island World Heritage site, BEACHES....and more !!
Date(s): Apr, 2007. 1 - 6 of 6 Total. Shared |
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York Village Discovery (Updated, Apr 2007)This Historic village was founded in 1819 and was one of the oldest registered villages in the former colony. Its attractions include:
An old community center built in the 1800's housing the list of names of the leading figures if the village.
There is a herse that was used for all village burials housed in the rear of the District Council.
The bell that was used during the colonial times still stands proudly in the middle of the village.
The caves in York are reported to be hundreds of years old with stories of them acting as a refuge from slave captors. It is reported to run for miles, ending at the neighbouring village of Tokeh. It was also used to supply fresh water.
The Kings Yard- This old guest house was built by the First Prime Minister of Sierra Leone (along with the Government Hospital) prior to Independence. It is believed that the King's Yard was constructed to house visiting dignitaries. |
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Vegetation and Flora (updated, Apr 2007)Sierra Leone is blessed with rich vegetation and sustainable fruits and vegetables throughout the country. We have an array of unique flora that you can see and touch and many time eat (within season).
We have a horticultural specialist on staff that will provide you with a thorough insight into the botanical abundance.
If this is not enough, schedule a tour of a private garden (floral extraveganza) within reach of most hotel locations. |
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National Railway Collection (April 2007)Another rediscovered treasure for Africa and heritage of Sierra Leone.
The Sierra Leone National Government Railway was one of the first constructed in West Africa to link the rich agricultural hinterlands in the British protectorate. Work began in 1896 and a small stretch was open to traffic on May 1, 1899. By 1908 the tracks ran East as far as Pendembu some 277miles from Freetown and close to the Liberian and Guinean boundaries.
Recently, a team of British train enthusiasts rescued many of the locomotives locked away in a suburban warehouse.
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See, article on:
The National Railway Collection of Sierra Leone by the leading member of the reconstruction team-- Colonel Steve Davies, MBE |
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Guma Valley & Kongo Dam watershed area (updated April 2007)Location..Regent Village
Although we get to visit this interesting area on the MOUNTAIN HORIZONS TOUR we do have a hiking package that includes a treck (for the physically fit & challanged) that takes clients around the Guma area toward No 2 River Nature Trail.
The original Kongo Dam was built around 1912 by the Colonial Army engineers to serve as a source of water for the city.
Water level- 385 meters//Capacity- 310,000cubic meters.
In 1954 worked commenced at Mile 13, Sussex Village on the Guma Dam by Taylor Woodrow (SL) Ltd. The official opening of the Dam and treatment plant took place in 1965 as witnessed by the late, Sir Milton Margai (then Prime Minister of Sierra Leone).
Capacity- 5.2 billion gallons//Average rainfall- 252in//water level - 862ft
THE DAM PROVIDES OVER 19MILLION GLALONS OF WATER TO THE CITY OF FREETOWN, DAILY. |
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Tacugama Chimpanze Reserve (September 1, 2007)TACUGAMA Chimpanze RESERVE
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Bala Amarasekaran Tel 232 22 224098
email: sab@sierratel.sl
website: www.tacugama.com
PO Box 469, Freetown Sierra Leone
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Although the chimpanze population in Sierra Leone has been diminishing since 1988 when Mr Bala Amarasekeran had the idea of creating a sanctuary there is hope in the air--A visit to the sanctuary is a must.
The sanctuary was set up in 1995, and is commited to the rescue and rehabilitation of oprhaned and abandoned chimpanzees. High in the hills of the Western Forest, the chimps enjoy a semi-wild life within the 100 acre reserve.
Hear fond stories about BRUNO one of the first chimps nursed to full recovery and JULIE his companion. The Sanctuary continues to receive support from internationally recognized organizations such as WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals)and volunteer internships from graduate students from as far as Japan. |
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BEACH HOPPER (September 1, 2007) BEACHES around the peninsula region. We have picked some of the most attractive beaches on earth, only because you may not have time to visit the many locations within reach of the city.
Due to popular demand, Mountain Lion Excursions will also conduct private BEACH HOPPER tours around the peninsula beaches and resorts. THIS IS A GREAT DAY OUT FOR FAMILY, OLD FRIENDS & NEW FRIENDS. We will include (based on time constraints and level of FUN being had by all) Hastings, Waterloo (pick up some fried fish), show you a vibrant oyster harvesting industry, Tombo Fishing village, Mama Beach, Bureh Town and stop for a historic review and lunch at Kent Beach OR SUSSEX.
We continue to York, Black Johnson, Whale Bay and YORK beaches before proceeding to Toke. Leave some energy and an apetite for the special treatment from the folks at NO2 Beach Development Association. Schedule and routes subject to change. If you take one of our tours, bring you tanning lotion,swim wear, towels and change of clothes-- this is a beach affair!  |
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