LIFE ON JOHN OBEY BEACH, SIERRA LEONE

We are a small eco-tourism community living on about 6 acres of beach and lagoon-front land adjacent to the John Obey fishing village on the Freetown peninsula, Sierra Leone. Our mission is to build a model sustainable community, provide an unforgettable West African beach holiday and help change the perception of Sierra Leone into one that reflects the reality – a beautiful, safe and captivating country

Sleep by the Sea

We have several types of accommodation at Tribewanted John Obey – all come with bedding, mosquito nets and towels.

The Chop House

We run an open beach kitchen at John Obey where you can get involved with food preparation or just hang-out with Elijah and the team. All meals are included in the cost of your stay.

Community Projects & Tribe Activities

Canoe, fish, volley, cook, trek, swim, earth-build, beach-school, hammock-swing & bonfire dance...immersion on the beach.

John Obey Community & Fishing Village

20 miles South of Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, John Obey is situated between ‘York’ and ‘Bureh Town’.

Welcome to Sierra Leone

"Somewhere between waking up to peaceful lagoon views; swimming in a warm, empty sea; and feasting on spicy pumpkin stew, I started to wonder: Why isn’t this place swarmed with tourists?"

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Tree Nursery at John Obey
April 2013 Update The John Obey garden team (Pa Braima, Momoh Conteh and Samuel Kamara) have been working very hard t...
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Illegal Fishing in West Africa
Emma Baker, in conjunction with Mariah Boyle - Marine Biologist and several time...
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TRIBE-OMETER
Introducing the 'TRIBE-OMETER' which shows how as our membership grows so does our ability to complete projects and lear...
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The threat of sand-mining in Sierra Leone, an overview
Last week, the government in Sierra Leone endorsed the practice of sand-mining o...
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Microloans in Sierra Leone and beyond
Tribewanted teams up with Salone Microfinance Trust (SMT) to help provide alt...
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