Bonthe Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Bonthe
Bonthe is a fishing town and the only substantial settlement on Sherbro Island. Bonthe was settled in the 17th century by the Royal African Company who used it as a based to fight slave traders. The town was a busy port until the 1960s when trading operations were consolidated inFreetown, and from then the town fell into decline. The town has beautiful, though crumbling, colonial villas and is lovely to explore, but it is tiny – it won't take you long. Once you've toured Bonthe, the rest of Sherbro Island awaits. Tracks crisscross the island. You can take a tour by boat and visit remote fishing villages. Rice paddies and birdlife abound. It is incredibly peaceful.
Where to Stay in Bonthe
- 🏨Bonthe Holiday Village
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