For most people visiting Sierra Leone, Freetown is the first port of call. Everyone passes through our capital sooner or later – whether you’re flying into Lungi Airport or entering Sierra Leone overland, you’re bound to spend a few days in Freetown. Trouble is, most Freetown guides cover the same sights – Lumley Beach, the …
Can you imagine falling asleep on a paradise beach, with a million stars twinkling right above you? And what about waking up, opening your eyes to see the sun rise from the ocean, and having to walk only a few steps to dive into crystal-clear waters? This – and a lot more – is what …
Sierra Leone is a haven of biodiversity, with coastal wetlands and large expanses of pristine rainforests that are home to a variety of birds, including some endemic and endangered species. Birdwatching enthusiasts should definitely add Sierra Leone to their twitcher’s list – here are 4 of the best places in Sierra Leone to go birdwatching, …
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! River Number 2 River No.2 was chosen as the location of a …
Here in Sierra Leone we have a beach for everyone, for every mood, taste and preference. Would you like to go surfing? Bureh Beach it is! Or what about diving? If that’s the case, you should pay a visit to Sussex Beach. Are you after a buzzing, lively atmosphere? Make your way to Lumley Beach! …
Beaches might indeed be the big attraction for wannabe visitors to Sierra Leone, but our country has so much more to offer – nature, mountains and hiking trails are other very good reasons to come and visit! Hiking is an up and coming activity in Sierra Leone, with new trails around the country being mapped …
Wildlife lovers heading to Sierra Leone will probably already have heard of Tiwai Island (Mende for ‘Big Island’), a river island in the Moa River, hidden in the depths of the Upper Guinea Rainforest in southern Sierra Leone. The Upper Guinea Rainforest stands as a living testament to the ancient woodlands that once blanketed the …
If you’ve considered visiting Sierra Leone, you’ll know our country is home to several national parks and protected areas, each offering unique wildlife, scenery, and outdoor recreation opportunities. National parks and protected reserves around Sierra Leone are great places to visit to maximize your chances of seeing wildlife, to hike and spend time in unspoilt …
Wildlife in Sierra Leone A wildlife tour in one of Sierra Leone’s national parks is a not-to-be-missed for anyone visiting our country. Depending on where you go, and what time of year, you’re likely to see several animal species – from monkeys roaming the treetops, to birds gathering along rivers and lagoons, and lots of …
Everybody knows about beaches in Sierra Leone, but did you know that you can also find some amazing islands? What’s more, islands in Sierra Leone offer a great variety of things to do and see – there are some tropical paradises, places where you can learn about history, and islands where you can see how …
