Africa - Liberia (PDF Chapter)
This is the Liberia chapter from Lonely Planet’s Africa guidebook.
Liberia, a lush, green, friendly and vibrant land, offers everything from excellent surf spots and shops selling wares by edgy local designers to days spent lolling in a comfy hammock on the edge of the rainforest while listening to tropical birds sing.
- explore the relics of Liberia’s rich history and the American influence that still shapes the capital, Monrovia
- maps
- hit the long, bumpy road to pretty Harper, a town that’s blessed with southern American architecture and an end-of-the-line feel
- transport
- venture into Sapo National Park, the habitat of the endangered pygmy hippo, camp beneath the forest canopy and listen to the sounds of the rainforest
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Monrovia, Marshall, Robertsport, Buchanan, Zwedru, Harper, Understand Liberia and Survival Guide.

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