As we’re making our detailed plans about conducting this summer’s project, Together Liberia, all international participants will need to prepare for the journey. This post is intended to offer an outline of things to pick-up and research to be done. It is up to you to prepare for this trip, please do so. Questions? Ask!
If you have other suggestions please add them to the comments below.
Research
- Country Facts | CIA World Fact Book
- Historical Timeline | The US Library of Congress
- Media Overview | AudienceScapes
- Detailed Analysis | The Mask of Anarchy (required)
- Visual Account | Liberia: When Darkness Falls
Medical
Having the proper vaccinations and malaria medication is critical. Some vaccinations can take up to 3 months to receive so plan ahead!
Health Information for Travelers to Liberia | CDC
Immunizations
Standard
- Measles/mumps/rubella (MMR)
- Diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT)
Specialized
- Hepatitis A (3 shot series over 3 months)
- Hepatitis B
- Polio
- Typhoid
- Yellow Fever (required to enter)
- Rabies
Medications
- Anti-malarial
- General “what if” over the counter drugs (Tylenol, anti-diarrhea etc…)
Other
- DEET bug spray
- Mosquito net
- Appropriate clothing (hot and wet during the summer)
Logistics
There’s a lot to take into account when getting ready for a trip to Liberia, or anywhere abroad for that matter, the key is planning ahead.
Getting to and from the airport can be a hassle, reserve a dependable driver and car before departing. The last thing you want is to be stranded on the side of the road at 2 am, it happened to me! I will facilitate a pick-up for all US participants, just let me know when you’ll be arriving.
Visa
It can take several weeks to get your visa, do not wait. Be sure to select a three month visa and please contact me about reference information.
Tourist Visa Application | US Liberian Embassy
Flights
We have several options for flights to Liberia, it is up to you to book your flight.
- Flying from the US Directly to Monrovia (ROB)| Delta Airlines (Sat/Sun only)
- Discount flights | Please contact Austin at IATAN, mention Ken Harper
Hotel
We have acquired a great place for accommodations for $25 per person per day. If you like you can stay at a fancy hotel the first night (see below).
Up-scale Hotel | The Cape Hotel (apx $150 a night)