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This country isn’t particularly known for its best cycling routes. In fact, cycling in Liberia can be quite though and demotivating. As one of the poorest countries, don’t expect good facilities and food. The many rain makes most of the roads nearly inaccessible. But hey, if you like real raw adventure, this might be the place to be. And maybe you find some inner truths about yourself, since that’s what though places do.

Last updated 4 Sept 2020 by Bas IdsingaEdit

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Visa

A visa is required for most nationalities (grey).

Source: Wikipedia.

Last updated 14 Mar 2021 by Bas IdsingaEdit

Where to get a visa for Liberia (2)

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  1. Embassy1. Embassy for Liberia in Sierra Leone (Freetown)Liberia, FreetownQuite straightforward visa application. Fill in the form and bring a passport photo. It takes 1 or 2 days to pick up the visa. 2
  2. Embassy2. Embassy for Liberia in Cote d'Ivoire (Abidjan)Liberia, AbidjanWe don't have experience about obtaining this visa yet. Please change this descirption if you have recent experience. 1

Border crossings (2)

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  1. Border crossing1. Bo Waterside (Liberia) – Jendema (Sierra Leone)To Sierra LeoneBorder open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. You need to show your Yellow Fever certificate. I went from Sierra Leone to Liberia. On the Liberian side, they wrote down… 2
  2. Border crossing2. Pelebo (Liberia) – Gnato (Cote d'Ivoire)To Cote d'IvoireQuick and easy border crossing. 2

See and do (2)

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  1. See & do1. Kpatawee waterfallsSee & doApparently a nice waterfall after a beautiful ride of 45 minutes. Be aware of people that ask money to visit the spot. 1
  2. See & do2. MonroviaSee & doVisit the capital with its ugly history of coops and wars. Visit the empty hotel at the highest point of the city and get a nice view. 1

Sleeping

Staying with locals

Not very common, only big cities offer CS hosts.

(Formal) camping

A great way of meeting locals and sleeping in your own comfortable bed. Ask anyone in a village and they will search a spot for you.

Ho(s)tels

Most cities have accommodation. Room with fan should be around LRD 1.000, with AC a bit more. Expect bucket showers.

Wild camping

Possible, but there are lots of people everywhere, so consider asking permission first.

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Safety

Generally safe to cycle, be cautious in big cities.

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Food and drink

Onroad: Rice with fish (±200 LRD)  Local food: Rice, bushmeat, fish Local drink: Palm wine

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Other places (1)

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  1. Warning1. Bad roadWarningIf you want to pass the Liberian-Cote d'Ivoire border passing Gnato, there are basically 2 options when you want to connect your route with Monrovia. You can…

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