Mount Bintumani Guide

Let's hike mount Bintumani together!

Experience the ultimate adventure with a guided hike to Mount Bintumani (1945m), the highest peak in Sierra Leone. Located in the remote Loma Mountains, this multi-day trek combines breathtaking scenery, rich wildlife, and cultural encounters with local communities.

Your journey includes camping under the stars, guided support from experienced locals, and visits to traditional villages along the route. Learn about local customs, contribute to community tourism, and enjoy the stunning natural beauty of one of West Africa’s most untouched regions.

This hike is perfect for adventurous travelers looking for a unique and challenging experience. Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or exploring Sierra Leone for the first time, Mount Bintumani offers a truly unforgettable journey.

Book your Mount Bintumani hike today and stand on the roof of Sierra Leone.

Schedule of the trip

The trip takes in total three days. During this trip we will take a motor bike to the start of the hike.

  • Day 1: Take the motorbike to Senekoro. From here we hike to camp 1, this takes about 3 hours.
  • Day 2: Hike to camp 2 (takes about 3 hours), then we hike the top of Mount Bintumani (takes about 3 hours), after this we return to camp 2 (takes about 2 hours).
  • Day 3: Hike back to Senekoro (Takes about 4 hours), from here we take the motorbike back to Kabala.

What to bring

During this trip we will camp. So you need to provide your own camping gear. I will build a campfire to cook. You need to take:

  • Tent
  • Food for 3 days
  • Mattress
  • Sleeping bag
  • Hiking boots
  • Clothes
  • Etc..

Costs

For this trip there will be the following costs. Not all costs are always to same.

  • Guide costs: 500 Le / person / day (For larger groups this is negotiable). This includes a motorbike for one person.
  • Transportation: every extra person needs a motorbike and driver. This costs 1500Le per bike. The driver will wait in Senekoro.
  • Community fees: During the motorbike drive we pass several communities. These charge the following fees: Faraway (50 Le / person), Karifaya (200 Le / person), Senekero (200 Le / person)
  • Senekero extra charge: In the last village there will be an extra charge for hiking in their area. This price is negotiable and will cost about 400 Le / person.

Reviews

Here are some testimonials from previous guests. They are taken from google maps!

  • Max Vos: Alie guided us at a beautiful trip to mount bintumani. We came across some amazing villages. Alie provided an extra motordriver to get to the start of the hike. Very nice!