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Freetown

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Sierra_Leone/Western_Area/Freetown-2207833/TravelGuide-Freetown.html

18,33,0

Kabala

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Sierra_Leone/Northern_Province/Kabala-2206939/TravelGuide-Kabala.html

5,10,0

Bonthe

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Sierra_Leone/Southern_Province/Bonthe-2208380/TravelGuide-Bonthe.html

1,5,0

Kono Town

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Sierra_Leone/Western_Area/Kono_Town-2206175/TravelGuide-Kono_Town.html

Mattru

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Sierra_Leone/Southern_Province/Mattru-2204433/TravelGuide-Mattru.html

2,5,0

Pro

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  Wonderful People wonderful Beaches 


Con

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  A little less infrastructure ....but good 


In a nutshell

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  AFRICA IS A PLACE TO BE. 

 

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Daltons Banana Guest house: Banana Island-A must see in Sierra Leone!

Daltons Banana Guest house: Banana Island-A must see in Sierra Leone!, Sierra Leone

 sahara_stroller Says:  In our visit to Sierra Leone our best experience was a visit to Banana Island. A lush green tropical island with 2 volcanic mountains rising sharply from the... 

 Hotels in Sierra Leone

SAFETY

SAFETY, Sierra Leone

 noor3175 Says:  The Lebanese own and run most businesses in town. They have been staying in this country for quite sometimes. Try to find those who have time with you and ask... 

 Things to Do in Sierra Leone

Hope Direct: Buy someone a future and hope with a goat

Hope Direct: Buy someone a future and hope with a goat, Sierra Leone

 Ekahau Says:  This is really a charity organization one of many this one is from the UK and works only in Sierra Leone. Buy someones a future and a little hope every year at... 

 Shopping in Sierra Leone

The perfect beaches

The perfect beaches, Sierra Leone

 daarth Says:  Everything! The city. The marked. The people. The villages. All the children staring at me (many had never seen a white child). The beaches! Quoting Lonely... 

 Favorites in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is not safe!

Sierra Leone is not safe!, Sierra Leone

 daarth Says:  Sierra Leone is not safe any more. Hope this will change sometime soon....I find it sad that not many "outsiders" get to experience this interesting country,... 

 Warnings Or Dangers in Sierra Leone

The beaches!

The beaches!, Sierra Leone

 daarth Says:  The beaches! Well, it's not off the beaten path for the people of Sierra Leone. If things quite down someday, it won't be off the beaten path anymore!!!It is so... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Sierra Leone

Lumley Beach at night

Lumley Beach at night, Sierra Leone

 DonnyR Says:  Lumley Beach in Freetown is very beautiful. It has many good beach bars along its 5km length. During the day it is a great place to be. At night I would suggest... 

 Warnings Or Dangers in Sierra Leone

Paddy's or Boogies: Nightfighters

Paddy's or Boogies: Nightfighters, Sierra Leone

 DonnyR Says:  The night life is very good and the dancing even better. Because of the level of poverty there are many women that work the tourists. The local slang for them... 

 Nightlife in Sierra Leone

The people of Kailahun

The people of Kailahun, Sierra Leone

 DonnyR Says:  I lived in Kailahun, Sierra Leone for 9 months in 2003/2004. Despite suffering 85% destruction to their town during the civil war, the people of Kailahun were... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Sierra Leone

Cabenda Hotel: Where to stay in Freetown

Cabenda Hotel: Where to stay in Freetown, Sierra Leone

 Yellowdog24 Says:  Just spent 2 weeks in Freetown staying at Hotel Cabenda. Second floor rooms $75 per night. Top floor (with really nice views over most of Freetown) $100.Fairly... 

 Hotels in Sierra Leone

Cultural dancing in Sierra Leone

Cultural dancing in Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone

 Lariumboy Says:  If you get a chance take in a cultural dance and or rally from one of the numerous secret societies or political parties. Chasing the devil, beating drums and... 

 Things to Do in Sierra Leone

Family Kingdom: Great food and a nice atmosphere

Family Kingdom: Great food and a nice atmosphere, Sierra Leone

 Lariumboy Says:  Family Kingdom has both an outdoor and indoor restaurant on its premises. Enjoy a cold "Star" beer with your meal while looking out and listening to the ocean... 

 Restaurants in Sierra Leone

The Place

Plan a Sierra Leone vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Sierra Leone locals

Experience Sierra Leone
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  •  1 Videos
 

The People

75 Members Live Here
 
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 Take Sierra National Airways directly from London and you are on the save side and not beeing bothered of countless stopovers all over Westafrica.make friends... 

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Popular Destinations in Sierra Leone

  1. Freetown
  2. Kabala
  1. Bonthe
  2. Kono Town
  3. Mattru

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Has anyone been to Sierra Leone recently? This year? Any information about safety, visas etc. ? 

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A: Hi, have not been there but checked with a friend who lives in Ghana and regularly tarvels to SL, his reply was: "haven’t heard anything untoward lately, so assume... 

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Top Sierra Leone Writers

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Ekahau's new Sierra Leone Page

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 I grew up here where my parents worked. Sierra Leone is listed by the UN as the poorest country on earth the life expectancy is 34. Right now in late 2007 it is peaceful -- the civil war ended in 2001... 

2

How di body?

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 I had the incredible (life-changing) oppurtunity to visit and work in Sierra Leone early this year. It was a mission trip in all senses of the word--we did all kinds of stuff! We had two doctors,...... 

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Freetown

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 This was the real beginning of my travels. At the age of 3, I traveled with my parents to Sierra Leone where we lived for a year in Freetown. I have my first memories from here. I will never forget... 

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Craig's Sierra Leone Page

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  Above is The Freetown International Airport at Lungi from where I worked. Our tents in the overflow parking lot were our home for 24 days. It rained more often at night. Usually just after the sun...... 

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Sierra Leone

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 I went here for my work. Now it is not possible to go there again, because of riots caused by political and power quarrals. In this country I saw jungle, flying fish and I met nice people. It is... 

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