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Discover Nimba County

Nimba is Liberia's second-largest county by area, in the north on the Guinea and Ivorian borders. Its capital is Sanniquellie, and it is dominated by the Nimba Range β€” a UNESCO World.

About the county

Get to know Nimba County

Nimba is Liberia's second-largest county by area, in the north on the Guinea and Ivorian borders. Its capital is Sanniquellie, and it is dominated by the Nimba Range β€” a UNESCO World Heritage biodiversity hotspot β€” and the former iron-mining town of Yekepa.

What makes Nimba County special

Mount Nimba (UNESCO World Heritage)
Yekepa mining town and highlands
Rare montane wildlife and orchids
Ganta border-trade hub
πŸš— Getting there

About 6 to 7 hours by road from Monrovia via Gbarnga and Ganta.

πŸ—“οΈ Best time to visit

November to April (dry season)

Destinations

Places to explore in Nimba County

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Mount Nimba
Nimba County

Mount Nimba

A mountain and highland destination connected to adventure, scenery and Liberia’s wider ecological richness.

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Visitor Services

Useful services in Nimba County

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Clinics & Health Facilities

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Nimba County travel map

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