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Notable river spot · North West Province, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone

Rokel

Rokel is a river spot in North West Province, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone.

Rokel: 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 river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Rokel

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

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 Rokel — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 8.93082, -12.33363. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Rokel

    • Katabai · viewpoint · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~35 km
    • Magbenteh Baha’i Centre · attraction · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~37 km
    • Wusum · viewpoint · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~39 km
    • Sierratel Lunsar · attraction · North West Province, Sierra Leone · ~44 km
    • Mabole · river spot · North West Province, Sierra Leone · ~46 km
    • Mahunban · viewpoint · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~49 km
    • Rosar Tower · viewpoint · North West Province, Sierra Leone · ~51 km
    • Camel Hill · viewpoint · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~52 km
    • Mamunta Mayosso Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~54 km
    • Baiya · viewpoint · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~54 km
    • Boima · viewpoint · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~54 km
    • Kaiea · viewpoint · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~54 km
    • Chenkabebe · viewpoint · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~56 km
    • Faya · viewpoint · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~57 km
    • Cholon · viewpoint · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~60 km
    • Magburaka · attraction · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~60 km
    • Magburaka SLBC · attraction · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~60 km
    • Kasanko · viewpoint · Northern Province, Sierra Leone · ~61 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Rokel

    Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Rokel

    • Bunce Island · river spot · North West Province, Sierra Leone · ~109 km · Must-see
    • Mabole · river spot · North West Province, Sierra Leone · ~46 km
    • Kagbeli Island · river spot · North West Province, Sierra Leone · ~100 km
    • Timbo Island · river spot · North West Province, Sierra Leone · ~102 km
    • Tumbu · river spot · North West Province, Sierra Leone · ~102 km
    • Pepel Island · river spot · North West Province, Sierra Leone · ~111 km
    • Tasso Island · river spot · North West Province, Sierra Leone · ~114 km
    • Yema Island · river spot · North West Province, Sierra Leone · ~118 km
    • Kortimaw Island · river spot · North West Province, Sierra Leone · ~122 km
    • Jong · river spot · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~137 km

    All rivers, islands & mangroves in Sierra Leone

    Wikipedia · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Rokel?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Rokel?

    Nearby: Katabai (viewpoint, 35 km), Magbenteh Baha’i Centre (attraction, 37 km), Wusum (viewpoint, 39 km), Sierratel Lunsar (attraction, 44 km), Mabole (river spot, 46 km), Mahunban (viewpoint, 49 km).

    Is Rokel worth visiting?

    Rokel is listed as a notable river spot in Sierra Leone on Spotwander.