Gullah Paradise, Lungi
A heritage-inspired estate at Lungi for the Gullah Geechee diaspora and visitors.
A place of your own in the land of your ancestors
For Gullah Geechee families who trace their roots to Sierra Leone, a visit is often only the start. Sierra Leoneans and Gullahs have known of their family connection for more than 30 years. Gullah Paradise at Lungi is an estate shaped by that heritage, for the diaspora and for visitors.
Who it is for
A heritage-inspired estate near the airport and Bunce Island
Gullah Paradise is at Lungi Tagrin, about 7 miles from Lungi International Airport. Bunce Island, one of the most important historic sites for African Americans in Africa, is nearby. It is built by TpESTATE, with the same soil-block method used at Kent.
- Shaped by the shared heritage of the Gullah Geechee and Sierra Leone
- Lungi Tagrin, near the international airport
- Close to Tasso Island and Bunce Island
- Homes to live in or to let
What you get
- Heritage-inspired estate
- Near the international airport at Lungi
- Homes to live in or let
How it works
- 01Register your interest
- 02Visit with a Homecoming tour
- 03Reserve a home
Questions about Gullah Paradise
What is Gullah Paradise?
It is a heritage-inspired estate at Lungi for the Gullah Geechee diaspora and visitors, built by TpESTATE. It is one of TpESTATE's four estates in development.
Where is Gullah Paradise?
At Lungi Tagrin, about 7 miles from Lungi International Airport.
Who is Gullah Paradise for?
Members of the Gullah Geechee diaspora who want a place of their own in Sierra Leone, and investors looking at homes suited to stays and letting.
What is the connection between the Gullah Geechee and Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leoneans and Gullahs have known of their family connection for more than 30 years. Bunce Island, near Lungi, was one of the leading ports of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and many African American ancestors passed through it.
Can I buy a home there?
You can register your interest, visit with a Homecoming tour, and reserve a home. Use the contact form and pick Gullah Paradise, Lungi.
Who brings visitors to Sierra Leone for heritage travel?
FambulTik, TpGroup's heritage company, founded by Amadu Massally. It runs the Homecoming Tour and heritage day trips.