Rogbonko Village
A Temne village running its own visitor operation, reached on foot through farmland.
Updated 3 September 2026
Rogbonko is a Temne village in central Sierra Leone that has run a small visitor operation for years, with mud and thatch guest huts built in the village style and stays that involve joining what the village does: farming, palm wine tapping, cooking, storytelling and drumming in the evening. There is no road to the door and the last stretch is walked in through farmland.
Highlights
- The village huts - guest accommodation built in mud and thatch.
- The farming work - rice, cassava and palm the village lives on.
- The palm wine tapping - the trade worked in the surrounding trees.
- The walk in - the last stretch on foot through farmland.
When to go
November to April is the dry season and the tracks are passable. The rains from May to October make the walk in muddy. Visits must be arranged in advance.
Before you go
Accommodation is genuinely basic with no power or running water. Visits must be arranged well ahead and cannot be dropped in on. Meals are what the village eats.
Nearby
Magburaka is nearby, and Makeni is northwest.
What to pack for Rogbonko Village
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- Comfortable walking shoes - Sightseeing means kilometres of pavement and cobbles daily. Find on Amazon
- Shelter suited to the place - Tent, tarp or hut booking - match it to the terrain and rules. Find on Amazon
- A slim anti-theft daypack - Zips that close properly; keep it in front in crowds and on transit. Find on Amazon
- A warm sleeping bag + mat - Rated a little colder than you expect the nights to be. Find on Amazon
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