10 Must-See Places in Sierra Leone

Explore Sierra Leone's stunning landscapes and breathtaking tourist attractions. From pristine beaches to lush rainforests, this bucket list will inspire your next trip.

A jaw-dropping popular tourist location, Banana Islands is an archipelago comprising Daltons, Rickets and Messeheaux, lying on the south-western strip of the Freetown Peninsula in the Western Area. Their warm sandy beaches make for the perfect holiday and weekend experience.

Tokeh Beach is rated one of the most attractive beaches in West Africa. Dotted by mountains, rainforests and resorts, Tokeh is the seat of this scenic beach, located along the Freetown Peninsula. 

River No.2 is an estuary that empties into the Sierra Leone River, situated south of Freetown Peninsula. Its mark of prestige is owed to the presence of the most popular beach in Sierra Leone at present, the River No.2 Beach.

A must-visit place for your beach stay in Sierra Leone, The Place Tokeh is one of the most attractive resorts in Freetown located at Tokeh Beach. Its distinct features are: an outdoor pool, a terrace, executive bed rooms, garden, three restaurants and an airport shuttle.

Nestled near Freetown, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a haven for rescued chimpanzees. This national park offers a unique experience to witness these amazing creatures in a protected environment. Visit the home of Sierra Leone's national animal, the Chimpanzee!

You cannot name alluring tourist sites in Sierra Leone without calling the Tiwai Island, one of the largest inland islands in the country. It is a wildlife sanctuary located on the Moa River. A whopping endemic population of chimpanzees, monkeys, fauna inhabit the Island.

Turtle Islands is an eight-island archipelago which graces the western tip of Sherbro Island. It is one of the wonders of the Atlantic Ocean in southern Sierra Leone. The arresting natural beauty of the islands can leave the best and exciting tourist experience on any guests.

Mount Bintumani is the highest mountain in Sierra Leone located in the Loma Mountains, and the highest peak in the Guinea highlands of West Africa. Awash with a striking variety of biodiversity, it stands 1,945 m above sea level. 

At Cline Town, Eastern Freetown, lie the ruins of Africa's first western-style university. Established in 1816 as a Christian institution, Fourah Bay College gained a full university status in 1827. The old FBC, is a symbol of history civilization to Sierra Leone and Africa.

Bunce Island has always been a premier heritage tourist destination. Located in the Sierra Leone River, it was a former British slave fort from where captives were shipped to the Americas. Bunce Island is uninhabited but exists as a site of memory for African Americans.

Sierra Leone's scenic beaches,  plush hotels and guest houses, and its large-stretched rainforests present a wonderful and never-to-be-forgotten experience to any visiting tourist.