Timeline
10:30
Arrive at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary exactly at opening. The sanctuary opens twice daily at 10:30AM and 4PM by appointment. Getting there requires a 4-wheel-drive vehicle, so ensure your transport is sorted. Follow the Regent road through Hill Station and Leicester, watching for the entrance on the right.
12:00
Spend the morning observing the chimpanzees. Since entry is by appointment and limited to specific times, this is a focused visit. Check with your guide or the sanctuary staff for any recommended nearby stops for lunch, as the sanctuary is located outside Freetown.
13:00
Finish your visit and prepare to leave. If you need food or drink, you will need to check the route back through Hill Station or Leicester for local options, as there are no food and drink shops listed at the sanctuary itself.
Local tip
Remember that Tacugama is outside Freetown and requires a 4-wheel-drive vehicle. Entry is strictly by appointment at 10:30AM or 4PM. Plan your transport and appointment well in advance.
Check before you go
- Confirm your appointment time and 4-wheel-drive transport arrangements.
- Bring cash for the entrance fee: Le 30,000 for adults and Le 15,000 for children.
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