Sierra Leone: main airports
Sierra Leone is served by Lungi International Airport, located on the opposite side of the estuary from the capital Freetown, reachable only by ferry or helicopter.
The country offers some of the most beautiful beaches in West Africa, the Freetown Peninsula with its rainforests, and a warm welcome despite a recent past marked by civil conflict.
Sierra Leone: recommended activities
Sierra Leone: visa and entry requirements
Most nationalities need a visa, obtainable online in advance via eVisa or, in some cases, on arrival.
A passport with adequate remaining validity and a yellow fever vaccination certificate are required.
Sierra Leone: safety
Sierra Leone is generally safe for visitors in coastal tourist areas, with violent crime contained.
Usual precautions apply in major cities. Always check your country's updated travel advisories.
Sierra Leone: health situation
Vaccinations against hepatitis A and B and typhoid are generally recommended, as is yellow fever, mandatory for entry; antimalarial prophylaxis is strongly advised.
Consult a doctor specializing in travel medicine in advance. It is advisable to drink only bottled water.
Sierra Leone: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Sierra Leonean leone (SLL). The official language is English, alongside Krio, a widespread lingua franca throughout the country.
Always arrange the transfer from Lungi airport to Freetown in advance, as it necessarily requires a ferry or helicopter across the estuary.
