Turtle Islands

The Turtle Islands, last but not least! This secluded archipelago consists of eight islands and is roughly a three-hour sail from Bonthe Island. You may also travel there by boat from the Banana Islands, but it will take 7/8 hours.

Visitors may spend a relaxing afternoon wandering through the mangroves, swimming, or simply lounging in the shade under the palm palms. The Turtle Islands are worth visiting if you want to view some of Sierra Leone's nicest beaches.

Furthermore, getting to the Turtle Islands is a long trek, involving a 5-hour jeep ride from Freetown to Yagoi (half of which is on very uneven roads), a 45-minute boat ride to Bonthe, and then another 3-hour boat voyage to Baki. If a guesthouse is available, skip it and bring your own tent — or ask the tour operator to supply one for you.

With nothing but the sound of the waves and the whisper of the air to keep you company, you'll truly feel far from it all. If the weather is nice, ask for a boat excursion to the nearby islands and sand bars; who knows, you could find the nicest beach in the world.

• Location: Bonthe