Explore Freedom
Sierra Leone is waiting
for you to explore it.
In your own way.
Warm and sweet, Sierra Leone bursts forth as a captivating destination for lovers of the outdoors and vibrant culture, explorers with adventure
in their hearts. Find your freedom on her palm-fringed beaches, in the radiant smiles of the locals and beyond the depths of the lush rainforests
of its tropical interior. Explore a land without limits, open for discovery – intrepid, uplifting and earnest.
Every seductive moment spent in her warm embrace gives you a deep appreciation for life lived to its fullest, as your generous hosts, the Salone
locals, feed your fun-loving spirit with their zest to share their story of resilience, rich history and path to liberty. Seize it with their same
irresistible passion as you watch the sun sink into the Atlantic, let your body move to the beat of the gumbe drum and breathe easy, leaving everything else behind.
Freedom calls…
Top Attractions in Sierra Leone
Explore some of the most popular places in Sierra Leone.
Freetown
The lively spirit of Freetown can be found
and felt from the golden beaches of Lumley
to the tip of Pickett Hill.
Freetown
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctury
Located just a 40-minute drive from the Freetown city centre, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is tucked away in the dense forests of the Western Area Forest Reserve.
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctury
Bunce Island
See how nature is slowly reclaiming
what men built, with vegetation covering
the ruins of buildings.
Bunce Island
River No. 2
A little corner of paradise, a white powdery
beach fringed by palm trees, where
the emerald waters of a river meet
the turquoise Atlantic Ocean
River No. 2
Tiwai Island
Tiwai Island is home to one of the richest populations of pygmy hippopotami, more than 100 birds including endemic species, and it is also the best place in the country to see primates.
Tiwai Island
Gola National Park
One of West Africa’s most important
biodiversity hotspots, Gola Forest Reserve
straddles Sierra Leone’s border with Liberia,
just east of Kenema.
Gola National Park
Freetown
The lively spirit of Freetown can be found
and felt from the golden beaches of Lumley
to the tip of Pickett Hill.
Freetown
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctury
Located just a 40-minute drive from the Freetown city centre, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is tucked away in the dense forests of the Western Area Forest Reserve.
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctury
Bunce Island
See how nature is slowly reclaiming
what men built, with vegetation covering
the ruins of buildings.
Bunce Island
River No. 2
A little corner of paradise, a white powdery
beach fringed by palm trees, where
the emerald waters of a river meet
the turquoise Atlantic Ocean
River No. 2
Tiwai Island
Tiwai Island is home to one of the richest populations of pygmy hippopotami, more than 100 birds including endemic species, and it is also the best place in the country to see primates.
Tiwai Island
Gola National Park
One of West Africa’s most important
biodiversity hotspots, Gola Forest Reserve
straddles Sierra Leone’s border with Liberia,
just east of Kenema.
Gola National Park
* Click on city to find best flight option
Istanbul - Freetown
Air Asia
2 Hours 30 Mins
Daily Flights
*Please check on airline website for latest schedule
Lungi International Aiport
The new Lungi International Airport [FNA] boasts state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology, elevating travel experiences in Sierra Leone. Its modern design integrates efficiency and comfort, offering passengers seamless transitions.
Transport: Getting to Lungi from Freetown usually involves taking a ferry across the Sierra Leone River or opting for a short helicopter flight. The ferry journey offers passengers picturesque views of the coastline and can take around 30-40 minutes, depending on weather conditions and traffic. Alternatively, the helicopter provides a faster option, taking just 10 minutes to reach.
Airport Fees: Payment of security fees of $25 for arriving and departing passengers is mandatory.
Website: https://www.slaa.sl/
Popular Stories From Sierra Leone
Find inspiration for your trip in the stories from Sierra Leone.
Top Beaches in Sierra Leone
Explore some of the most popular beaches in Sierra Leone.
Bureh Beach
A favourite of surfers ever since the 1990s, Bureh beach is a 4 km crescent of golden sand surrounded by forest and with great waves thanks to the regular winds.
Bureh Beach
Tokeh Beach
With sparkling white sand, palms in the background and shining turquoise waters, Tokeh Beach is as close to ‘picture perfect’ as you get.
Tokeh Beach
River No. 2
A world away from the Freetown traffic, River No.2 is a little corner of paradise, a white powdery beach fringed by palm trees, where the emerald waters of a river meet the turquoise Atlantic Ocean.
River No. 2
York Beach
Combine culture, history and wildlife with beach time on a visit to York Beach, close to the town of the same name in the central part of the Freetown Peninsula.
York Beach
Top Things To Do in Sierra Leone
Monuments &
Slavery
Monuments &
Slavery
Wildlife
Watching
Wildlife Watching
EcoFest
EcoFest
Bird
Watching
Bird Watching
Hiking &
Trekking
Hiking & Trekking
Surfing
Surfing
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