Photography loving friends, you’ll never get tired of the beaches in Sierra Leone! Whether you prefer photographing the sunrise or sunset, beach life or starry skies, wildlife above or below the waves… here are the 5 best beaches for photography in Sierra Leone!
Best Spots for a Beach Photo in Sierra Leone
River Number 2
River No.2 was chosen as the location of a Bounty commercial in the 1980s – and when you get there, you’ll see why, as the beach is nothing short of paradise! The beach is a swath of pure white sand where a river meets the sea, creating the lagoon.There are plenty of beach photography spots along River no.2 – sit by the edge of the lagoon and capture the tranquil waters, or turn around and photograph the river flowing towards the mountains.
Black Johnson Beach
Wild beach lovers, this one’s for you! This beach takes its name from the darker colour of its sand, due to its mineral content. The beach is lined by palm trees, lending it that iconic tropical look – and the fact it’s really quiet will make it even easier to capture beautiful pictures.Like River No. 2, Black Johnson is located at the estuary of a river, so it’s also a great location for aerial beach photography.
Lumley Beach
Lumley won’t win any awards as Sierra Leone’s most beautiful beach, but it’s definitely the best beach in Sierra Leone for street photography!Come to Lumley Beach with your camera on a Sunday afternoon and go wild between people playing beach sports or other activities, street vendors, people having fun at beach bars and more. And guess what – sunsets are stunning!
Turtle Islands
Are you looking to capture some Castaway vibes? The Turtle Islands are the place for you – a hidden paradise of pristine white beaches surrounded by palm trees, opening up over the clear waters of the ocean.It takes several hours to reach the Turtle Islands but you’ll be rewarded with colorful sunrises, sunsets, starry skies like you’ve never seen before and… no one else around!
Tokeh Beach
Tokeh is a close second to River No.2 for the title of best beach near Freetown. The beach is wide and sandy, and a stunning sunset location, especially when the sun sets with Tokeh Island in the background!
