Diverse Tourism attraction
Sun & Sand Tourism
Is the main segment for tourism in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean beaches is internationally reputed for their natural beauty, pristine waters, and winter sun. The proximity to Europe (<6hrs travel) acts as a major catalyst for tourism in the European winter months. Popular beaches in Sierra Leone include Lumley, Tokeh, Sussex, Bureh, and River Number 2.
Eco-Tourism
Sierra Leone has an extremely diverse wildlife which includes thousands of species of flora & fauna. Presently, it has over 31 protected areas which offer investors an untapped potential in ecotourism. These protected areas are host to pygmy hippos, chimpanzees, and multiple species of birds.
Cultural Tourism
Sierra Leone has an incredibly rich history and has potential in the back-to-roots tourism segment. There are several opportunities for investors across the value chain such as history museums, boat cruises, and eco lodges during excursions to islands such as Bunce, Tasso, Banana and Plantain.
Business Tourism
The Business Tourist segment has enjoyed rapid growth over the past decade growing at 9% p.a. to reach a market size of $70m+ in 2019. In the business travel segment, Sierra Leone attracts a fair share of foreign businessmen for its agribusiness & mining sectors. Sierra Leone has also been marketed as a conference hub by major hotel chains in the country.
Tacugama Chimpanzee Reserve
Tokeh Beach
Turtle Islands
Bunce Island
Outamba Kilimi National Park
Explore the countries famous heritage sites such as Bunce island, the Old Fourah Bay College and the Sierra Leone National Museum.
Visit Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and witness Sierra Leones national animal, the Chimpanzee in the wild.
Take a trip to Gola Rainforest National Park a catalyst for sustainability and environmental protection in Sierra Leone.
Relax on one of Sierra Leones plentiful beaches such as River No.2, Tokeh, Lakka and Bureh Beach.
- Sierra Leone has something for everyone, and provides a unique blend of cultures, dance, food, people and acceptance.
- Sierra Leone is a safe and friendly location with many activities to do within the city of Freetown and the surrounding provincial areas.
- Government Health Expenditure amounts to 16% of The Sierra Leone total GDP, among the highest in West Africa.1
- 33% of the government budget is spent on education.1
- Average annual temperatures of 27°C.2
