Now safe but notorious for war & "blood diamonds" in the 1990s, this English-speaking West African country has been recovering nicely & is a real tourism up-and-comer, with abundant wildlife/ecotourism, heritage sites, & among Africa's best beaches.

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A Sierra Leone shout-out in 'West Africa Christmastime'

In the UK we usually associate Christmas with family, eating and drinking (often to excess!), giving presents, Father Christmas and a Christmas tree. But how is the tradition celebrated in West Africa, a region of the World where Christianity is at its freshest, where missionaries have only been preaching for about 150 years? West Africa is a culturally diverse region; comprised of 16 countries, where Islam and Christianity dominate thousands of different tribes speaking hundreds of different…

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  • Helen Brown August 31, 2024 at 3:22pm
    Travel Noire takes a look at SL as it finally opens more fully to tourism: https://travelnoire.com/sierra-leone-ready-for-tourists
    Sierra Leone Is Ready For Tourists. Treat It With Care While Visiting - Travel Noire
  • María José November 21, 2023 at 12:09pm
    Wow, here´s an interesting development you wouldn´t think about SL: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220609-a-gourmet-revival-of-si...
    A new take on ancestral African cuisine
    Sierra Leone recently got its first traditional fine-dining restaurant: a buzzing oasis where West African history and culture meet haute cuisine.
  • Jordan Simon July 31, 2023 at 1:02pm
    I read Forbes fairly regularly, and was bemused to see their endorsement the other day of Freetown. What do you think? https://www.forbes.com/sites/joeyogerst/2023/07/25/alternative-afri...
    Alternative Africa: Freetown Should Be On Your Bucket List
    It’s not the most obvious choice for your Africa bucket list. But with awesome beaches, an emerging food scene, and vibrant local culture, Freetown,…
  • Helen Brown December 26, 2022 at 11:03am
    Among SL’s greatest allures are its gorgeous Atlantic beaches, and Italian-Australian travel bloggers Margherita and Nick gave us a nice look at nine of the choicest a year ago on their site TheCrowdedPlanet.com: https://www.thecrowdedplanet.com/beaches-in-sierra-leone/
  • Paul Varmuza May 2, 2022 at 8:50am
    I recently caught this which provides a pretty good overview of Sierra Leone in 2021 - worth a look! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmkn2_gmRcU
  • Mountain Tourist Group August 24, 2012 at 6:10pm

    Sierra Leone is the hidden paradise in the world most peaceful and friendly nation in the world .Come to Sierra Leone and learn more

  • West Africa Discovery September 28, 2011 at 5:56pm

    9012334854?profile=originalThomas, West Africa Discovery's CEO, will be travelling to Sierra Leone for a research project he is conducting for his MSc in Responsible Tourism Management. As part of his travels, he wants to involve all of you in his journey of discovery (itinerary, experiences, photos, facts, stories, videos, etc...). To start things off, he has plotted his planned itinerary including information about the places he will visit and the things he hopes to do. Regular updates will be posted on this page to keep you involved in his journey.  

     

    To view the Itinerary, click here

    We are also raising funds to buy school material for the communities Thomas is visiting. Here is a break down of the items that we will buy.

  • West Africa Discovery June 5, 2011 at 10:57pm

    We have just received our copy of the Rough Guides First-Time Africa in which we are listed on page 405, under the 'Africa Specialist Operators' category. The entry states: "West Africa Discovery: One of the few companies specializing in West Africa , with unusual tours and a strong responsible travel ethos".

     

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    We have a selection of sustainably managed responsible tourism projects just for you to discover. Work with us to create better places to visit and better places to live in, in West Africa.

     

    You can also join a community dedicated to travel in West Africa which explores the rich local heritage in a sustainable and responsible way. 

  • West Africa Discovery August 17, 2010 at 7:16pm


    Fancy spending a week on a tropical beach all-expenses paid?

    Ever had a dream about being part of a tribe and living the tribal life?

    Interested in sustainable development technologies?

    Have an interest in local heritage?

    Wouldn't mind participating in the following activities: sunbathing, building, swimming, cooking, canoeing upriver, trekking, fishing, beach football, skill sharing, teaching, drumming, bonfires, and eating great seafood?

    Have an urge to be the first to discover a new destination?

    Want to make a difference in a country looking to change its image?

    If your answer to one of the questions above is YES, then why not check out Tribewanted Sierra Leone's prize draw. For more information and to enter the 'sweepstake', click here.

  • West Africa Discovery August 17, 2010 at 2:23pm
    My article entitled 'Sierra Leone: phoenix rising from the flames?' has been published on Travel Mole! Exploring the rise in fame of Sierra Leone as a destination for travel. To learn more, click here.

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