Southern Province, Sierra Leone district, Sierra Leone

Places to visit near Bo

Bo is a city in Southern Province, Sierra Leone district, Sierra Leone, home to about 174,354 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 17 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 mosques & dargahs and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The closest is Central Mosque (1 km).

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Bo, Sierra Leone
Bo, Southern Province, Sierra Leone district, Sierra Leone. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bo at a glance

Location
Southern Province, Sierra Leone district, Sierra Leone
Population
about 174,354
Coordinates
7.9647° N, 11.7383° W
Places within 50 km
53
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Bo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Bo

34 churches within 100 km of Bo. The closest is Saint Francis/Xavier Parish Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bo

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bo. The closest is Kandi Hill (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kandi Hill · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~3 km
  • Lungi · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~14 km
  • Venge · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~16 km
  • N'Gowyihun · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~17 km
  • Koboi · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~17 km
  • Goye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~18 km

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Mosques & dargahs near Bo

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bo. The closest is Central Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Central Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~0 km
  • Madingo Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~0 km
  • Lebanese Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~0 km
  • Ahmadiyya Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~1 km
  • Nabawi · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~3 km
  • Ngiya Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~49 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bo

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bo. The closest is Lake Tula (67 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lake Tula · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~67 km
  • Lake Kamason · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~95 km
  • Lake Gambia · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~71 km
  • Lake Baiama · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~100 km
  • Lake Popei · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~78 km
  • Lake Kpoli · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~81 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bo

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bo. The closest is Kambui Hills Forest Reserve (59 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Bo

4 parks within 100 km of Bo. The closest is Moto (96 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Moto · park · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~96 km
  • Magborki Junction · park · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~98 km
  • CUSL St. John · park · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~98 km
  • Nice Park · park · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~99 km

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A one-day trip from Bo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bo
  2. 1 km Central Mosque · mosque, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
  3. 3 km Kandi Hill · hill, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
  4. 17 km Venge · viewpoint, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
  5. 9 km N'Gowyihun · viewpoint, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
  6. 3 km Lungi · viewpoint, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
  7. 14 km Back to Bo

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How to reach Bo

    All places near Bo by distance

    Within 15 km of Bo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Buboye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~28 km
    • Dapiye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~31 km
    • Kakboa · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~33 km
    • Sale · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~33 km
    • Kateye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~33 km
    • Poye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~33 km
    • Tovi · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~33 km
    • Yoye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~35 km
    • Kopoye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~35 km
    • Gegbeye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~37 km
    • Jong · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~49 km
    • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~24 km
    • Matturi Block G · fort · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~50 km
    • Petema · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~37 km
    • Banyai · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~46 km
    • Mattru Church · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~49 km
    • Ngiya Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~49 km
    • T.K Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~50 km
    • Saint. Thersa's Parish · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~50 km
    • University Musque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~50 km
    • Matturi Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~50 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1734Saint Francis/Xavier Parish Catholic Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1926Kandi Hill (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs922Central Mosque (1 km)
    Other attractions614Bo Clock Tower (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs09Lake Tula (67 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Kambui Hills Forest Reserve (59 km)
    Parks04Moto (96 km)
    Forts & heritage13Matturi Block G (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Jong (49 km)

    Bo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bo?

    Central Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Bo Clock Tower (attraction, about 1 km), Kiss (attraction, about 3 km), Slbc (attraction, about 3 km), Kandi Hill (hill, about 3 km), Sierratel (attraction, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bo?

    53 places on Spotwander: 17 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 mosques & dargahs, 6 other attractions, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest church to Bo?

    Saint Francis/Xavier Parish Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bo?

    Kandi Hill, about 3 km by road; Lungi (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bo?

    Central Mosque, about 1 km by road; Madingo Mosque (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bo?

    Start in Bo, visit Central Mosque, then Kandi Hill, then Venge, then N'Gowyihun, then Lungi, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Bo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.