Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone's coastline contains some of West Africa's most beautiful undeveloped beaches.

Country

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Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Freetown

Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (SLE)

Best time: Nov–Apr

Weather: Tropical; hot and humid with wet and dry seasons

Top attractions: Freetown • River Number Two Beach • Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary • Bunce Island • Tiwai Island

Nature: Atlantic beaches • tropical forests • mountains • rivers • wildlife reserves

Quick fact: Sierra Leone's coastline contains some of West Africa's most beautiful undeveloped beaches.