Freetown is a port city and the capital of Sierra Leone, in West Africa. It’s known for its beaches and historical role in the transatlantic slave trade. The old town’s centuries-old Cotton Tree is a symbol of emancipation. On the waterfront is the King’s Yard Gate, through which former slaves walked to freedom. The Sierra Leone National Museum includes exhibits relating to the 19th-century military leader Bai Bureh. Warm and sweet, Sierra Leone bursts forth as a captivating destination for lovers of the outdoors and vibrant culture, explorers with adventure in their hearts. Find your freedom on palm-fringed beaches, in the radiant smiles of the locals, and beyond the depths of the lush rainforests of its tropical interior. Explore a land without limits, open for discovery – intrepid, uplifting, and earnest.
Every seductive moment spent in Sierra Leone's warm embrace gives you a deep appreciation for life lived to its fullest, as your generous hosts, the Salone locals, feed your fun-loving spirit with their zest to share their story of resilience, rich history, and path to liberty. Seize it with their same irresistible passion as you watch the sun sink into the Atlantic, let your body move to the beat of the gumbe drum, and breathe easy, leaving everything else behind.