Sierra Leone: Tiwai Island – Cruising Around

Tiwai island is a river island in the middle of the country, surrounded by the waters of the Moa River on all sides. It’s the premier wildlife destination in Sierra Leone, and getting here take a little bit of effort – first navigating muddy dirt roads and then taking a boat to cruise around pristine jungle before getting to a very primitive lodge on the island itself. As you cruise – great views of green forest with some massive never cut trees. Supposedly, a pigmy hippo lives here too although it is very elusive and rare.