Bunce Island
Natural SceneryBunce Island is a 1,650-foot-long historical site located 20 miles from Freetown. Access costs roughly $30-$110 including boat hire and island fees.
Suggested: 2h
Freetown's new Lungi airport terminal, opened in 2023, connects to the city via a 45 USD water taxi. Explore Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Bunce Island slave fort.
Suggested: 4h
Bureh Beach
Natural SceneryBureh Beach is 45km from Freetown with surfboard rentals from 150 SLE. Learn about the May-October surf season, lobster prices, and river-sea swimming conditions.
Suggested: 4h
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Natural SceneryTacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary houses 115 rescued western chimpanzees near Freetown. Daily tours start at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM. Entry fees cost around 200 New Leones.
Suggested: 3h
Outamba-Kilimi
Natural SceneryOutamba Kilimi National Park spans 1,109 square kilometers of northern Sierra Leone, offering river safaris for hippos and trekking for 13 primate species.
Suggested: 4h
River Number 2 Beach
Natural SceneryRiver Number Two Beach charges a 30 SLE entry fee and sits roughly 20 kilometers south of Freetown. This community-managed site offers boat trips for 250 SLE and peak swimming conditions from November to April.
Suggested: 4h
Gola Rainforest
Natural SceneryGola Rainforest National Park covers 71,070 hectares of forest housing 330 bird species and rare Pygmy Hippos. Entry fees start at $15 per day for foreigners.
Suggested: 4h
Western Area National Park
Natural SceneryWestern Area Peninsula National Park protects 17,000 hectares of rainforest. Hike the 888-meter Picket Hill summit or visit Tacugama sanctuary for roughly $20.
Suggested: 4h