Liberia is Africa’s oldest republic has a unique history that has always drawn tourists. Liberia has an expanding tourist industry including cultural tourism, eco tourism and adventure travel opportunities. With numerous beaches your will want to visit Liberia is from November through April, when the weather makes for an exotic beach getaway or uncrowded surf trip.

Located on the west coast of Africa, Liberia is bordered by Guinea in the north, Ivory Coast to the east, Sierra Leone on the northwest and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and southwest.

Area: 111 370 sq km)

Population: 3 334 587 (2008)

Capital city: Monrovia

People: The people of Liberia comprise three major groups: the indigenous peoples, whose ancestors migrated to the area from western Sudan in the late Middle Ages; the Americo-Liberians, whose ancestors were black American immigrants; and black African immigrants from neighbouring states in West Africa. From 1980 to 2003, Liberia was governed by a series of military and transitional governments.

Climate: tropical; hot, humid; dry winters with hot days and cool to cold nights; wet, cloudy summers with frequent heavy showers

Language: Official English, Local languages: Pidgin-English, Mende, Kpelle, Bassa, Mano, Dan

Religion: Christian 40%, Traditional 40%, Muslim 20%

Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS : A passport and visa are required, as is evidence of a yellow fever vaccination. For persons who are traveling from countries that do not have a Liberian embassy or consulate, an airport entry visa may be obtained, but the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization must authorize the visa in advance of arrival.


Getting There & Around : The only international airport is located 40 miles outside of Monrovia, and there is no public transportation available from the airport to the city. Flights from Europe are rare; most connections to Monrovia are from Freetown, Lagos and Abidjan. Ask your hotel to arrange transportation for you from the airport, and try to arrive during daylight hours. Around the city, you can travel by share-taxi or private taxi. Bush taxis run between Monrovia and the Sierra Leone border, and you can also travel to and from Monrovia via Cote d'Ivoire and Guinea.

Accommodation : Secure accommodation with running water and electricity can be hard to come by and expensive. Mamba Point Hotel was the main place for expats and journalists to hole up during the war, and this hotel remains popular with foreign travelers for its 24/7 electricity, on-site restaurants and Wi-Fi in select areas. Other hotels can be found in the Mamba Point area and along Tubman Boulevard. Make sure your hotel will arrange airport pickup for you, if needed.

Liberian Holiday Guide :

Liberia’s wildlife is quite fascinating as there are a variety of animals to see. For instance, Sapo National Park offers visitors the chance to see hippopotami, baboons, crocodiles, colobus monkeys, chimpanzee, buffalo, white-spotted nose monkey, elephants, antelopes, mongoose, tortoise, leopards, and vipers. In terms of fauna, white-breasted Guinea fowl, Xenomystus nigri and White-necked Rock fowl should never be missed on your Liberian holiday.

Swimming, fishing and boating can also be considered on your holiday in Liberia because there are several beaches and rivers. For fishing, Lake Piso, just 80km from Monrovia, is arguably the best place. For swimming and boating, travelers can consider Bernard’s Beach, Cedar Beach, Elwa Beach, Kenema Beach, Caesar’s Beach and Sugar Beach. Silver Beach is a beautiful Liberian beach, located minutes from the center of Liberia’s capital, Monrovia.

Travel Tips for Liberia

- Respect the local traditions and customs while staying in Liberia.
- Take special care if you go out at night.
- Before leaving for your holiday, check Tourism Department for travel advisories.
- Use bottled water.

Money & Banking : There are no ATMs, check-cashing counters, debit or credit card facilities in the country. When you arrive, it is best to change some money into local currency at the airport.

Travel Cities :

    * Monrovia - the capital and with a population of around one million people is Liberia's largest city.
    * Robertsport - Coastal town with excellent surfing opportunities, a comfortable holiday lodge and a beachside campsite.
    * Greenville
    * Harper - Located at the southeast of the country, Harper is the former capital of Maryland. It is known for its beautiful beaches and beach houses. Now these houses are dilapidated but its still possible to get sense of the glory of the past.
    * Paynesville - interesting for BASE-Jumpers

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