Sierra Leone Holidays
Sierra Leone is one of West Africa’s most enticing holiday destinations. The troubles of the 1990s precluded the mass tourism that dominates nearby Gambia, and travel in Sierra Leone remains an exciting journey into undiscovered Africa. You will find welcoming people, 400 kilometres of stunning and virtually deserted white sand beaches and a fascinating heritage entwined with the abolition of slavery. Inland, the country is covered with lush forests, containing some of highest concentrations of primates and birds in the world, as well as elephants, leopard, buffalo and pygmy hippos.
Sierra Leone’s capital has grown into a busy, energetic city in the 225 years since the British first settled 400 freed slaves in the area around the famous cotton tree, on a site that was said to have been a slave market. The cotton tree is thought to be over 500 years old and forms an unusual and effective orientation point for the city’s maze of streets and alleyways.
Freetown is on the southern side of the third largest natural harbour in the world. It is a hilly site, so there are sea views from almost any point in the city. Charming Creole buildings intermingle with Freetown’s notable buildings, including the ornate law courts and the imposing St George’s Cathedral. Freetown has a growing number of international standard hotels and guesthouses.
The Freetown peninsula is ringed by long stretches of white sand. Lumley Beach, on the western side of the peninsula, forms a focal point for local parties and festivals.
If you are looking for an Africa holiday with a difference, unexplored Sierra Leone might be for you. Speak to our experienced Africa specialists at Rainbow Tours who can tailor-make your Sierra Leone tour, or click here to see the full range of Sierra Leone holidays on the Rainbow Tours website.
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Specialists in Africa & Madagascar, Western & Oriental's sister company, Rainbow Tours, offers a range of tailor-made holidays. Genuine expertise, personal service and the ability to design a truly special holiday make them the perfect choice to discover the best of the region.
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