I think it’s fair to say that Sierra Leone is not a popular travel destination, but that doesn’t mean there’s an amazing wealth of epic things to do here! From cultural and historic sites, through to idyllic Atlantic beaches and epic wildlife spots, this off-the-beaten-track beauty offers more than enough to keep you entertained for […]
Category Archives: Africa
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Apr
Apr
Bunce Island is one of the most important and poignant sites to visit in Sierra Leone. A former slave colony, it has now been converted into a monument that bears witness to the tragedies that occurred here. Visitors can tour the ruins, see the former fortress and learn about the devastating reality of the West […]
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Mar
Mar
Looking for somewhere to stay in Sierra Leone’s capital? Then here are the best Freetown hotels! Almost everyone travelling in this West African country will spend at least a bit of time in Freetown, so knowing the best places to bed down, in advance of your arrival, can really help you to relax here. After […]
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Mar
Mar
The capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown, has a surprising number of great things to do and I’m going to bring you my pick of the bunch. After all, no visit to this country is complete without spending at least a couple of days in Freetown and, with some great historical attractions, some pretty impressive wildlife […]
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Mar
Mar
Honestly, before I visited Sierra Leone, I didn’t have a clue what to pack or wear for this country! And that’s given the fact that I’d already travelled extensively through Southern, Eastern and North Africa before. But honestly, what do you wear to one of the least travelled and most economically under developed nations on […]
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Mar
Mar
Before I travelled to Sierra Leone, it suddenly dawned on me that this might just be the first country I’ve ever visited that not a single other person I know has been to! Even when I visited Ethiopia and Sudan, I knew people who had gone before me, but Sierra Leone, well it had me […]
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Mar
Mar
Voted by me as one of the top beaches in Sierra Leone, (which boasts some of the most incredible coastline in the world by the way), there’s no question Banana Island needs to be on your list if you travel to this West African country. Located just off the Freetown Peninsula, this small archipelago is […]
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Mar
Mar
The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is undoubtedly one of Sierra Leone’s best attractions. Located just outside the capital Freetown, this wonderful rescue and rehabilitation centre not only cares for these incredible creatures, but also allows visitors to view them safely and enjoyably too. And let me tell you, staring at our closest living evolutionary ancestor makes […]
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Feb
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If you weren’t in the know already, then let me tell you Sierra Leone’s beaches are some of the world’s most beautiful! Who knew?! Well not me, until I visited this incredible country and saw for myself how gorgeous the white sands, blue Atlantic and palm tree-fringed shores of this country’s coastline were. And you […]
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Feb
Feb
The main Sierra Leone airport sits just outside the country’s capital, Freetown. It is the country’s only international airport and therefore the main gateway to the country for the vast majority of travellers heading here… which is why I’m bringing you this post with all the info you need for your arrival into, and departure […]