Tacugama Sanctuary Lodge

Top choice in Sierra Leone


Near enough to Freetown for an overnight visit, yet deep enough in the mountains to feel as if you're lost in the wilderness, Tacugama is a wonderfully romantic experience. The four cabins, two of which have bedrooms level with the treetops, overlook mist-shrouded forest, so you can fall asleep to the sound of chattering chimps. Rates include a sanctuary tour.

If requested in advance, meals are available for US$15 per person, and you can buy drinks at the sanctuary gift shop. There's also an open-air kitchen area for self-caterers.