What you can reach from Freetown
Freetown is Atlantic peninsula beaches within 40 minutes of the city centre. From here the practical targets are River No. 2 Beach, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Banana Islands, Tiwai Island. Operators based in Freetown run these as day trips and multi-day circuits depending on distance.
What a trip costs, and why the number differs here
Expect US$25–900 per person depending on length, group size and whether park fees are bundled. On Cabana that figure is the operator's own price. Aggregators typically take 15–25% from the operator, and that margin is priced into the rate you are quoted elsewhere — the same guide, the same vehicle, a higher number.
Booking direct with the operator
Cabana has no Freetown tour operators listed yet. The model is direct booking with zero commission — an operator keeps 100% of what they charge — so if you run trips from Freetown, listing is free and takes a few minutes. The costs and seasons above are independent guidance either way.
When to go
Nov–Apr dry season. Wildlife density, road condition and price all move with that window, so it is worth building the trip around it where you can.
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