About Mama Liberia:
Mama Liberia is located on the West Coast of Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, Cote D‟Ivoire and the Alantic Ocean. Liberia is enriched with iron ore, timber, rubber, diamonds, gold, and has enormous potential for hydropower. Liberia is home to as many as 5 million people of Liberian descent. Within its borders, there are reportedly 28 tribes, including Kpelle, Bassa, Gio, Kru, Grebo, Mano, Krahn, Gola, Gbandi, Loma, Kissi, Vai, Dei, Bella, Mandingo and Mende, and 18 local languages –with English as the official language. Liberia has no state religion, but is a very religious society/ Christianity abounds.
Monrovia!
Things to keep in Mind before you Travel:
Mama Liberia is located on the West Coast of Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, Cote D‟Ivoire and the Alantic Ocean. Liberia is enriched with iron ore, timber, rubber, diamonds, gold, and has enormous potential for hydropower. Liberia is home to as many as 5 million people of Liberian descent. Within its borders, there are reportedly 28 tribes, including Kpelle, Bassa, Gio, Kru, Grebo, Mano, Krahn, Gola, Gbandi, Loma, Kissi, Vai, Dei, Bella, Mandingo and Mende, and 18 local languages –with English as the official language. Liberia has no state religion, but is a very religious society/ Christianity abounds.
Monrovia!
Things to keep in Mind before you Travel:
Valid Passport to get Visa (Fees Required), Vaccinations, Medical/ Health Insurance, Family or Friends, Travel with good amount of Cash, at least 5,000. Liberia uses both Liberian (LRD) and the US Dollar (USD)
Currency: 1USD= 80.9799(LRD)
Exchange Services: Both in banks or on the street.
Banks:
Best Time to Travel :Currency: 1USD= 80.9799(LRD)
Exchange Services: Both in banks or on the street.
Banks:
EcoBank - Ashmun & Randall Street, 5th Street, Sinkor, Waterside
International Bank (Liberia Limited IB) - 64 Broad St , Monrovia Or 1st Street, Sinkor, Monorovia
(Limited services keep in mind)
Liberia has a (Wet) rainy season and a (Sunny) dry one. Rainy season lasts from May to October and the dry season is from November to April. I found out that the best time to visit Liberia is during the dry season Between November - April or in the months of July and August when there is usually a brief period of weather similar to that of the dry season.
Airlines:
Delta Air Lines
Brussels Airlines
Air France
Arik Wings of Nigeria
Airlines:
Delta Air Lines
Brussels Airlines
Air France
Arik Wings of Nigeria
Limited Internet/ Phone Services
Electricity:
It is not available, except in some parts of Monrovia. Most establishments use generators.
Where to Stay and Eat:
Bella Casa Hotel and Suites
Family Oriented, Affordable and Acceptable! |
3rd Street Sinkor, Monrovia Liberia! |
Check In Desk! |
Siatta Styles is Opened at Bella Casa Hotels on the Top Floor of Event Hall! |
Event Hall/Center! |
Other Acceptable Places:
Cape Hotel - Price $160 and Up Per Night
Krystal OceanView Hotel $ 160/180 and Up Per Night
Royal Grand Hotel - Price $200 and Up Per Night
RLJ Kendeja Resort and Villas - Price $215 and Up Per Night
Getting Around:
I found out that taxis or Rental car are the best way to get around town( Rent for a day)
Food & Drink:
Dry Rice, Fufu Dumboy, GB and Soup, Palm Butter, Palava Sauce, Casava Leaf, Split Peas, Chicken/Fish Gravy with cassava, eddoes, and plantains, Fried Potato Greens, Bitterleaf, Check Rice, Collard Greens
Liberian Coffee, Palm Wine, Club Beer and Cane Juice ( Check out Cane N Abel cocktail if you need some Cane juice)
Restaurants you may also want to check out:
Evelyn's Restaurant/Bar and Grill
Musu Bar/Restaurant
Ro- Zi's N'yla Cafe
Sajj House
P.A.'s Grille
Ministry of Fruit
Great Wall
Shark's Ice Cream
Activities:
Waterside Market
Sport Stadium
Chimpanzee Island/Monkey Island
Palm Spring Resort Casino
Best Sandy Beaches:
Myrtle Beach
Barnes Beach
Cici Beach
Ceasar's Beach
Waikiki Beach
Libassa Ecolodge
Nightlife:
Sky Bar
De ja vu -
La Noche Bar
Red Lion
Club 69
Terminal One
Don't Forget to GIVE BACK N Enjoy