Things to do in Liberia
Monrovia
Monrovia is the capital city of Liberia and a top destination for many tourists. The city is filled with a lot of things that you can try out like shopping malls, important offices like the UN and it is also a place from where you can easily meet up with the locals and get to know more about their way of living and their cultures. One might ask whether Monrovia is safe to visit since it is the capital city of Liberia and the answer is yes. The capital city is a safe place to visit and besides the mugging and pick pocketing, there is nothing to worry about while in Monrovia.
Yekepa
Yekepa can be found as you head up northwards of Liberia and it is a mining town. Many of the locals who live in the area work in the mines and you will find that most of them actually live below the poverty line. Besides exploring the mines, you will also have a chance to get to what is known as the highest point in Liberia that is the Guesthouse Hill.
The Liberian National Museum
Going to the Liberian National museum is like taking a step back in time to look at Liberia through the lens of a camera in the different years. The first floor of the museum is filled with historical artefacts, papers and photos that show the historical part of the country, the second floor is filled with archeological findings whereas the third floor of the museum showcases different exhibitions from the different explorers.
Kendeja Cultural Centre
The Kendeja Natural cultural Centre was constructed in the year 1964 and it is where most of the ancient artefacts that showcase the culture and history of the Liberia people like woven baskets, pottery, regalia that they used before the colonial ear and many more other things that came from the different tribes of Liberia.
Lake Piso
The lake Piso is located just a few kilometers from the capital city of Monrovia. This is the largest lake in the country and its connection to the Atlantic Ocean makes it a top destination for tourists especially those who would want to learn how to fish using the local fishing methods that the local fishermen use.
Ganta Town
Ganta town is located at the border of guinea and Liberia and one of the many places that are worth visiting while in the country. The town is just three hours away from Monrovia and it is a stopover for many tourists either driving into the neighboring country or the nearby towns as well. There is not so much to see in Ganta but it is a good stop for all those wishing to refuel, get more supplies in terms of food, clothes and water before continuing on your journey.
The main activities that you can carry out while here include shopping and meeting the locals. There are several market stalls from which you can get a lot of goods at an affordable price and if you plan on spending the night in the town, you also get enough time to chat up some of the locals.
There are quite a number of guest houses that are a bit budget friendly that you can try out if you are to spend a night in Ganta but the best is the Travelers motel. The Traveler’s motel unlike the others has some good clean rooms that offer warm water, has electricity almost throughout the whole day and is not dirty as compared to most of the budget friendly local motels located in the country side of Liberia.
Zwedru
Zwedru is also another place that should appear on your bucket list for when you travel to Liberia. Although just like most of the places that are found in Liberia with no specific tourist attraction, it is the fastest way to get to the Sapo National park where you get to see the wildlife that habitates within it. You can also go shopping around the town and relax at the bars that are located within the area in the evening as you meet out with the locals.
