Liberia Getting There & Away

Getting There & Away

The trip from Monrovia International airport to the city was once infamous. Today, the situation has improved significantly with the restoration of peace and order. The road is now fully protected by UNMIL and very safe. By plane Monrovia International Airport is located some 60 km's from the city center at Robertsfield. SN Brussels flies directly from Brussels but is expensive. Other alternatives include flying through Dakar or Accra. By helicopter By far the best way to travel, but helicopter flights are restricted to UN personnel. Poor weather in the rainy season often forces helicopters to return especially from Voinjama. By train There is no real train service although apprently there one of the train tracks around a mine has been opened for tourists. By car Road conditions are poor, so a 4x4 is necessary for travel. During the rainy season travel times are increased dramatically. In Monrovia things are not much better but nevertheless keep trodding on. By bus There are no busses for tourists. The government just received a few busses for public travel but they are not usable for travel. By taxi The best way to get around Monrovia. Do not take a taxi off the street though as these are commonly unsafe and jam-packed. Ask around for a reliable taxi instead that you can hire or at least insist that you are the only customer in the taxi.