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TUCKING INTO LOBSTER ON A BEACH BESIDE LAPPING WAVES, UNDER A LAZY, HAZY SUN:it’s about as picture-postcard perfect a holiday moment as many could imagine. What you – and possibly the rest of the world’s 922 million tourists – would not imagine, however, is that this is a scene in Sierra Leone. The tiny west […]

When I mentioned to people in Freetown,  and even Sierra Leoenans in London that I had been to Bonthe,  the first reaction is ‘You nor dae frade de wata?’. I cannot understand this fear of the sea from a people who were mostly born within the sound of the waves of the sea.  There must […]

In three years, I’ve probably passed through Lungi 18 times. On 17 occasions, I ventured no further than the airport, helipad, hovercraft launch, or ferry terminal. Once, I spent six hours in the Lungi Airport Hotel before my 5 a.m. Royal Air Maroc flight. Never did I consider exploring beyond that. But now I know: […]

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A natural rope hammock, high on the wooden porch of a treehouse eco-lodge, overlooking a lush green valley and the mountains beyond… A morning mist blanketing the tropical forest terrain…The sounds of birds and insects, and the occasional call of a chimpanzee…Fresh air without the slightest trace of exhaust fumes or burning garbage or the […]

“Would you like to be carried to the speedboat or do you prefer to wade?” It’s not a question I’ve had to face before on an airport transfer — but this is Sierra Leone, one of the world’s poorest countries, and there is no bridge from the international airport to the capital city.

I would like to thank you for arranging a very good visit for me in Sierra Leone last week. It all went well and I appreciate the opportunity to visit your country and hope to return some time. Dr. Valerie Godsalve – Canada

I booked a hotel through the website, I got an email back with everything organised for me, all done by friendly professional people who were more interested in you enjoying your stay in Freetown and promoting Sierra Leone. I had an amazing time, went out every night travelled to every part of Freetown. Damian Fairbrother […]

I just want to say how much I appreciate the help and next time, I will be using your services again to make hotel bookings and all that. Bill Stoner, DynCorp International – US

I would like to thank you for your exceptionally polite and professional visa service. On each occasion you have handled the process superbly (enduring my confusion the first time) and swiftly. I am so impressed, thank you. I would not hesitate to recommend your service and will be in touch soon for a new visa […]