Take 4X4 transport from Freetown to Tombo (a few hours depending on weather, road conditions). On Thursdays catch the public boat to Bonthe. From there catch a weekly boat to the Turtle Islands and bring camping gear.
A safer alternative is to arrange all boat transfers with the main Turtle Island operator (Daltons Banana Guesthouse 076278120). In this case take taxi from Freetown to Kent (30'-90')where the boat will meet you for the 4 hour journey to the Turtle Islands. It is not a matter of comfort (faster boat, food supplies, bottled water, tents, experienced crew, etc.) provided, but a matter of safety (second engine, compass, GPS, tourist operator safety standards applied, life jackets, daylight travel and a lot more) that can make a difference something goes wrong.

English (Translate this text in English): Take 4X4 transport from Freetown to Tombo (a few hours depending on weather, road conditions). On Thursdays catch the public boat to Bonthe. From there catch a weekly boat to the Turtle Islands and bring camping gear.
A safer alternative is to arrange all boat transfers with the main Turtle Island operator (Daltons Banana Guesthouse 076278120). In this case take taxi from Freetown to Kent (30'-90')where the boat will meet you for the 4 hour journey to the Turtle Islands. It is not a matter of comfort (faster boat, food supplies, bottled water, tents, experienced crew, etc.) provided, but a matter of safety (second engine, compass, GPS, tourist operator safety standards applied, life jackets, daylight travel and a lot more) that can make a difference something goes wrong.

English (Translate this text in English): Take 4X4 transport from Freetown to Tombo (a few hours depending on weather, road conditions). On Thursdays catch the public boat to Bonthe. From there catch a weekly boat to the Turtle Islands and bring camping gear.
A safer alternative is to arrange all boat transfers with the main Turtle Island operator (Daltons Banana Guesthouse 076278120). In this case take taxi from Freetown to Kent (30'-90')where the boat will meet you for the 4 hour journey to the Turtle Islands. It is not a matter of comfort (faster boat, food supplies, bottled water, tents, experienced crew, etc.) provided, but a matter of safety (second engine, compass, GPS, tourist operator safety standards applied, life jackets, daylight travel and a lot more) that can make a difference something goes wrong.

English (Translate this text in English): Take 4X4 transport from Freetown to Tombo (a few hours depending on weather, road conditions). On Thursdays catch the public boat to Bonthe. From there catch a weekly boat to the Turtle Islands and bring camping gear.
A safer alternative is to arrange all boat transfers with the main Turtle Island operator (Daltons Banana Guesthouse 076278120). In this case take taxi from Freetown to Kent (30'-90')where the boat will meet you for the 4 hour journey to the Turtle Islands. It is not a matter of comfort (faster boat, food supplies, bottled water, tents, experienced crew, etc.) provided, but a matter of safety (second engine, compass, GPS, tourist operator safety standards applied, life jackets, daylight travel and a lot more) that can make a difference something goes wrong.

DistanceSurf trip

WalkLong walk (>30 mn)

Easy to find?Hard to find

Public access?Public access

Special accessBy boat only