Sierra Leone is slowly making its mark on the travel map as a spectacularly scenic West African destination with plenty to offer the adventurous traveller seeking an off the beaten track getaway – exquisite beaches, verdant rainforests, breathtaking mountains and hospitable locals. Major natural attractions include the Gola Forest Reserve, Outamba Kilimi National Park and Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, while the capital Freetown is known for its vibrant culture and colourful markets. With some of the most pristine beaches in Africa, beautiful rugged scenery and a fabulously warm tropical climate, Sierra Leone won’t stay off the tourist map for long.
Situated along the West African coast, Freetown serves as the capital of Sierre Leone. This sprawling city takes its name from events of the late 18th century when hundreds of freed slaves from the US and Great Britain were returned to the continent of their roots. Today it is a vibrant city with an effervescent nightlife, lively markets, historical attractions and some beautiful beaches nearby. Visitors can look forward to an array of attractions and activities. View the ancient cotton tree in the heart of the Old Town, learn about local history at the Sierra Leone National Museum, and take in the city views from Old Signal Hill. Other highlights include; sampling an array of street food such as barbecued fish, spicy beef sticks, and chicken legs, surf on some of the best and least populated surf beaches in the world and explore the peninsula scattered with a collection of white-sand beaches meeting green mountains.
