Travel: Riding the Waves at Nana’s Lodge

Nana’s Lodge [Liberia]

Calling all surfers… I have always heard about surfers in search of the perfect wave that draws enthusiasts from all over the world to places like Hawaii, California, Indonesia and Australia. Enter Robertsport, Liberia a place whose uninterrupted surf is literally sending waves throughout the surfing community and attracting tourists to the relatively unspoilt coastline.

However, it appears the word is spreading too quickly for some bringing with it concerns. I came across the increasing popularity of Liberia’s surfing tourism via CNN’s Inside Africa’s recent feature on this surfer’s paradise who ask the question ‘Africa’s unspoilt surf paradise – but for how long?’, raising the age-old debate about the harmful nature of mass-tourism versus the economic benefits to the local communities. Africa has some of the most amazing place to visit in the world, with tourism vital to many of the countries economies. So what to do? And is there such a thing as a happy medium?

Located 2 hours outside the capital city, Monrovia is Nana’s Lodge, welcomimg guests to the lush tropical coastline of Robertsport. Accommodation at Nana’s Lodge comprises 11 Luxury tents each with two double beds and their own private balcony, which allows for spectacular sunset and sunrise views over the Atlantic. In addition to surfing Nana’s Lodge also enjoys a lively year round event calendar of concerts, festivals, sports fests and beach parties.

Looking at the images I can see why people are drawn to Liberia’s coastline… it looks absolutely breathtaking!