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Marshall: Wetlands, Mangroves and the Libassa Sanctuary

A short drive from Monrovia — turtle patrols, boat cruises and a lazy river

2 days10 stopsSMOVECITY EditorsUpdated September 2026

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Marshall: Wetlands, Mangroves and the Libassa Sanctuary — Marshall

Two days in Marshall City, which the LNTA calls 'just a short drive from Monrovia': palm-fringed beaches, a wildlife sanctuary, mangrove forests and the Farmington River explored by traditional boat from the new tourism dock. Places and activities as published by the Liberia National Tourism Authority (lnta.gov.lr).

Day 1

  1. 09:00

    Monrovia to Marshall City

    'Just a short drive from Monrovia', in the LNTA's words, in Margibi County where the Farmington River meets the sea.

  2. 10:30

    Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary

    ~120 min

    The sanctuary the LNTA names in Marshall. Its birding page counts over 130 species in the Marshall Wetlands.

  3. 13:00

    Lunch and the lazy river at Libassa Ecolodge

    ~90 min

    Libassa Ecolodge, 'featuring a lazy river', is the LNTA's named lodge here — beach, pool and a place to stay.

  4. 16:00

    Boat cruise through the wetlands

    ~120 min

    From the new tourism dock in Marshall City, traditional boats cruise the rivers, mangrove forests and wetlands, per the LNTA.

  5. 20:00

    Sea turtle beach patrol

    ~90 min

    Sea turtle patrols on the beach are among the experiences the LNTA lists for Marshall. Ask your lodge whether one runs tonight.

Day 2

  1. 08:00

    Birdwatching in the forest

    ~120 min

    The LNTA notes some 200 native bird species around Marshall and forest exploration for birdwatching.

  2. 10:30

    By boat to Kokon Ecolodge

    Kokon Ecolodge in Grand Bassa County is 'accessible by short boat ride near Bassa Point', per the LNTA.

  3. 12:00

    Learn to cook the Liberian way

    ~120 min

    Village visits where visitors 'learn to cook the Liberian way' are part of the Marshall experience the LNTA describes.

  4. 15:00

    Fishing village and river float

    ~90 min

    Fishing excursions, a visit to the fishing village and floating on the river round off the LNTA's list for Marshall.

  5. 17:00

    Back to Monrovia

    The short drive back to the capital.

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