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Notable fort · Southern Province, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone

Big Tree

Big Tree is a fort in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone.

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Big Tree: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Big Tree

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Big Tree — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 7.55485, -11.35104. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Big Tree open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Big Tree yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Big Tree?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Big Tree?

    Nearby: Gola National Park (sanctuary, 74 km), Tiwai Island (attraction, 2 km), Tiwai Island (sanctuary, 2 km), Gola South (sanctuary, 31 km), Central Mosque (dargah, 34 km), Kambui Hills Forest Reserve (sanctuary, 42 km).

    Is Big Tree worth visiting?

    Big Tree is listed as a notable fort in Sierra Leone on Spotwander.