Must-see attractions in Liberia

  • A foot path cuts through an African rice (Oryza glaberrima) field, Gbedin village, Nimba County, Liberia. (Photo by: Edwin Remsberg/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

    Mt Nimba

    Liberia

    Beautiful Mt Nimba is Liberia's tallest peak, 1362m above sea level, and you can feasibly climb it if you have a few days on your hands (it's a rewarding…

  • Hippo showing off its tusks

    Sapo National Park

    Liberia

    Sapo, Liberia's only national park, is a lush 1808-sq-km tract containing some of West Africa's last remaining primary rainforest. Within it lurk forest…

  • Cape Palmas Lighthouse

    Liberia

    This lighthouse can be climbed for an outstanding panoramic view of the cape. Although no longer functional, it's on a UN base, so get permission first,…

  • Monkey Island

    Liberia

    This small archipelago is home to chimpanzees that were evacuated from a hepatitis research lab during the war. Enquire in town about the most up-to-date…

  • Firestone Rubber Plantation

    Liberia

    This is the world's largest rubber plantation, which is leased from the government on a controversial 99-year plan. You can view how rubber is processed …

  • Cuttington University

    Liberia

    On the site of the old Africana Museum, which once had a 3000-piece collection, this is one of West Africa's oldest universities. The campus consist of…

  • Tubman Center of African Culture

    Liberia

    Destroyed during Liberia's war, the shambles of this former museum and current ruin yields a few onlookers. Its draw is often to see how the overgrowth…

  • Charles Taylor's farm

    Liberia

    Former Liberian president Charles Taylor (who is currently serving a sentence for war crimes in a UK prison) masterminded rebel operations in Sierra Leone…

  • William Tubman mansion

    Liberia

    In the early evenings, the soft light gives an eldritch feel to the shell of the presidential mansion of former president William Tubman, who was born in…

  • CeeCee Beach

    Liberia

    This is a fantastic spot to swim in a lagoon sheltered by rocks, and is a quieter option than other Monrovia area beaches. It lies in the shadow of the…

  • Kpatawee Waterfall

    Liberia

    This is a pretty picnic and swimming spot, 32km from Gbamga – a solid and relaxing option on a hot day.

  • Cassava Point

    Liberia

    This beach is for ambitious surfers – it heaves towards the shiny granite rocks.

  • Fisherman's Point

    Liberia

    Closest of the surf beaches to town, it's good for beginners.

  • Cotton Trees

    Liberia

    The surf along this shallow sand bar is beautiful.

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