The Sapo National Park (see Resorts & Excursions section) is West Africa’s largest untouched tract of rainforest and offers excellent opportunities for safaris and jungle treks. West African Safaris, a company in the USA, offers comprehensive and exclusive safari packages that include transport to the park, accommodation in luxury safari tents as well as experienced local guides. River trips on the Sinoe River are also available. For further information, contact the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (see Contact Addresses section).

Swimming and boating are popular at Liberia’s many sandy beaches. These include Bernard’s Beach, Caesar’s Beach, Cedar Beach, Cooper’s Beach, Elwa Beach, Kendaje Beach, Kenema Beach and Sugar Beach, all of which charge a small entrance fee. Lake Piso is also ideal for watersports. The skindiving season is from December to May, when the sea is at its clearest. There is good fishing in the Mesurado and Saint Paul rivers, along the coast and at Lake Piso, where there are traditional fishing villages.

There is a private golf club in Monrovia. Football is the Liberian national sport.