There are more religious and national holidays in Sierra Leone than cultural festivals, but the ones on offer are certainly worth partaking in. Film buffs will love the Sierra Leone International F...

Lungi International Airport Lungi International Airport is the only international airport in the country, and Sierra Leone’s largest and busiest gateway. This airport is also the busiest domestic p...

Language The official language of Sierra Leone is English, but the language most prolifically spoken is Krio, a fully-developed language originating with the Krio people. There are also several reg...

All travelers going to Sierra Leone, except those from countries in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), are required to have a visa before entering. Visas can be obtained either...

Sierra Leone, as with most African countries, has a complicated history, characterized by colonization and civil war. That said, since the end of the civil war, the people and the government have d...

Sierra Leone has a typical tropical climate with hot and humid daily conditions. The country is actually one of the hottest and wettest in the region. Geographical difference within Sierra Leone al...

Sierra Leone Taxis and Car Rental Local taxi is by far the most popular way of traveling both within and between cities, although they aren’t always the safest of option. The poda-poda is the Sierr...

While Sierra Leone is not exactly a place to ‘shop until you drop’, there are a few options for travelers who would like to take some souvenirs home. The best places to shop are at local markets, l...

The country’s bar and pubbing scene is on the rise, but for now, Freetown is really the place to be for a good night out on the town. Sierra Leonean cuisine is delicious and rather healthy, and man...

Sierra Leone’s landmarks and attractions can be divided into those displaying incredible natural beauty and those that deal with the country’s complex and interesting social and economic history. W...