John Obey Beach
A quiet peninsula beach between River No. 2 and Bureh, with little on it.
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John Obey sits between River No. 2 and Bureh on the Freetown peninsula, a broad beach with a river at one end and almost nothing built along it, which is the reason to go rather than a drawback. A small eco-camp operates behind the sand with simple structures. The hills rise directly behind and the beach is long enough to walk well away from anyone. The camp was among the first to try building with earthbag construction in Sierra Leone, and some of those structures remain.
What you actually see
- The empty sand - a beach with almost nothing built on it.
- The river end - fresh water crossing the sand at one side.
- The eco-camp - the simple accommodation behind the beach.
- The hills - the peninsula slopes rising directly behind.
When to go
November to April is the dry season. The rains from May to October are heavy and the camp may close. Weekends bring a few visitors.
Honest expectations
Facilities are minimal and the camp is very basic. The road down is rough in stretches. There is no shop and supplies must be brought.
Nearby
River No. 2 is north, and Bureh is south.
What to pack for John Obey Beach
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
