Sights in Liberia
- Sort by:
- Popular
-
Sapo National Park
Sapo, Liberia's only national park, is a lush 1808 sq km (698 sq mi) tract containing some of West Africa's last remaining primary rainforest, as well as forest elephants, pygmy hippos, chimpanzees, antelopes and other wildlife, although these populations suffered greatly during the final years of fighting.
Large swathes of nearby forest, as well as some forest areas within the park itself, were also felled.
With the recent eviction of the remaining squatters from Sapo, work is now getting started on rebuilding infrastructure, including park headquarters, and on enforcing its protected status.
If you are interested in visiting, the best contact for updated information is…
reviewed
-
Firestone Plantation
Firestone Plantation - the world's largest rubber plantation - is operating, although at greatly reduced capacity. There are no tours, but you may find employees who can show you around and explain the tapping process.
Stick to the beaten path, as Firestone is one of several areas in Liberia where land mines have been found. The powerful, oil corporation-like presence of Firestone was one of the reasons the US backed Liberia's dodgy rulers for decades. In the era of banana republics, this country was even known as the Firestone Republic.
reviewed
-
Silver Beach
There are some beautiful beaches stretching south and north of Monrovia, which fill up with locals and foreign residents on weekends; Silver Beach is one of the most popular. There's a restaurant here, small volleyball court, craft vendors, shower and toilet, and chairs and umbrellas for hire.
About 2km further south is Thinkers Beach, also with a small restaurant, shower and toilets. St Martin's Beach, just beyond Thinkers Beach, is quiet and isolated, with no facilities, and is good for getting away from the crowds.
reviewed
-
A
Masonic Temple
The now ruined Masonic Temple was once Monrovia's major landmark. Since most Masons were Americo-Liberian descendants of the original settlers, the Temple was a prominent symbol of previous regimes, and was vandalised after the 1980 coup when the Masonic Order was banned. A grand master's throne from the temple, once used by William Tubman, sits on dusty display at the National Museum.
reviewed
-
B
National Museum
The National Museum is only a shadow of its former self, with a handful of dusty masks, drums and paintings, accompanied by some interesting descriptions.
reviewed