Sierra Leone

Places to visit near Serabu

Serabu is a town in Sierra Leone, home to about 4,261 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 1 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 1 rivers, islands & mangroves and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The closest is Jong (26 km).

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Serabu at a glance

Location
Sierra Leone
Population
about 4,261
Coordinates
7.7931° N, 12.0529° W
Places within 50 km
41
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Serabu

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

More places near Serabu

  • Flemming Memorial · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~31 km
  • UBC Church · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~35 km
  • Lungi · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~62 km
  • Lake Tula · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~37 km
  • Mattru Church · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~38 km
  • N'Gowyihun · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~64 km
  • Koboi · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~64 km
  • Goye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~64 km
  • Ngiya Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~39 km
  • East Island · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~65 km
  • Kogobotima Hill · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~65 km
  • Venge · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~65 km

Things to see near Serabu, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Serabu

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Serabu. The closest is Kandi Hill (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kandi Hill · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~48 km
  • Lungi · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~62 km
  • N'Gowyihun · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~64 km
  • Koboi · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~64 km
  • Goye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~64 km
  • Kogobotima Hill · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~65 km

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Churches near Serabu

25 churches within 100 km of Serabu. The closest is Flemming Memorial (31 km); the best-known is Catholic Church (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Serabu

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Serabu. The closest is Jong (26 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Jong · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~26 km
  • East Island · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~65 km
  • Long Island · river spot · ~66 km
  • Edmonstone Island · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~67 km
  • York Island · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~68 km
  • Waanje · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~68 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Serabu

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Serabu. The closest is Lake Tula (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lake Tula · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~37 km
  • Lake Gambia · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~41 km
  • Lake Kamason · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~67 km
  • Lake Kpoli · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~42 km
  • Lake Popei · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~46 km
  • Lake Baiama · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~74 km

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Mosques & dargahs near Serabu

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Serabu. The closest is Ngiya Mosque (39 km); the best-known is Central Mosque (49 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Central Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~49 km
  • Ngiya Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~39 km
  • University Musque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~44 km
  • T.K Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~45 km
  • Matturi Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~45 km
  • Nabawi · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~47 km

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Parks near Serabu

4 parks within 100 km of Serabu. The closest is Moto (97 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Moto · park · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~97 km
  • CUSL St. John · park · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~97 km
  • Magborki Junction · park · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~97 km
  • Nice Park · park · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~97 km

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A one-day trip from Serabu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 197 km on the road.

  1. Start in Serabu
  2. 49 km Central Mosque · mosque, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
  3. 3 km Kandi Hill · hill, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
  4. 48 km Matturi Block G · heritage site, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
  5. 20 km Jong · river spot, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
  6. 42 km Catholic Church · church, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
  7. 35 km Back to Serabu

Plan a longer trip from Serabu — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Serabu

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How to reach Serabu

    All places near Serabu by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Long Island · river spot · ~66 km
    • Buboye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~66 km
    • Edmonstone Island · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~67 km
    • Lake Kamason · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~67 km
    • York Island · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~68 km
    • Waanje · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~68 km
    • Kateye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~68 km
    • Kakboa · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~69 km
    • Rendall Island · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~70 km
    • Yuvini · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~71 km
    • Bayiye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~72 km
    • Radio Modcar · attraction · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~73 km
    • Banaye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~74 km
    • Lake Baiama · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~74 km
    • Macauley Island · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~74 km
    • Sale · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~74 km
    • Gegbeye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~75 km
    • Bendu Flat · beach · ~76 km
    • Moyamba Hill · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~76 km
    • Pujehun Airtel · attraction · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~76 km
    • Kopoye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~76 km
    • Pujehun Central Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~76 km
    • Poye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~76 km
    • Kasewi Hills Forest Reserve · sanctuary · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~77 km
    • Dapiye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~77 km
    • Tovi · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~78 km
    • Kasewe Forest Reserve · sanctuary · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~78 km
    • Spritians Catholic Church · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~53 km
    • Kasabere Hills · viewpoint · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~79 km
    • Lake Tibi · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~54 km
    • Yoye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~80 km
    • Komende · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~65 km
    • Tauwuyi · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~91 km
    • Mesima Island · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~66 km
    • Lake Jalanda · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~67 km
    • Yelibana Island · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~68 km
    • Lake Kwako · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~69 km
    • Lake Mabesi · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~95 km
    • Mile 91 · attraction · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~95 km
    • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~70 km

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Serabu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints127Kandi Hill (48 km)
    Churches1825Flemming Memorial (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves118Jong (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs413Lake Tula (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs912Ngiya Mosque (39 km)
    Other attractions710Conferment of Degrees (44 km)
    Parks04Moto (97 km)
    Forts & heritage12Matturi Block G (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Kasewi Hills Forest Reserve (77 km)
    Beaches & coast01Bendu Flat (76 km)

    Serabu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Serabu?

    Jong (river spot, about 26 km), Catholic Church (church, about 35 km), Conferment of Degrees (attraction, about 44 km), Matturi Block G (heritage site, about 45 km), Slbc (attraction, about 48 km), Airtel Mast (attraction, about 48 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 1 viewpoint, 18 churches, 1 river spot, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Serabu?

    Kandi Hill, about 48 km by road; Lungi (62 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Serabu?

    Flemming Memorial, about 31 km by road; UBC Church (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Serabu?

    Jong, about 26 km by road; East Island (65 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Serabu?

    Start in Serabu, visit Central Mosque, then Kandi Hill, then Matturi Block G, then Jong, then Catholic Church, and drive back — about 197 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Serabu?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Serabu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Serabu’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.