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Best Nov–Apr
~A$110/day
Sierra Leone
Some of the best beaches in West Africa with almost nobody on them, and a chimpanzee sanctuary outside the capital. Recovering, welcoming and cheap.
When to go
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026Best time to visit Sierra Leone: Nov–Apr
Cities
Where people go in Sierra Leone
- Freetown2 days is about right
Landmarks
What people go to see in Sierra Leone
Freetown· 8 landmarks
Cotton Tree
Freetown Central Mosque
King's Yard
National Railway Museum
Sierra Leone National Museum
St George's Cathedral
St John's Maroon Church
Tower Hill
Names and UNESCO status only. We hold no coordinate for a landmark — the stored position is its city’s centre — so these are listed under the city rather than pinned on a map. Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Where to stay
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Things to do
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Fly to Sierra Leone
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Practical
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The facts you look up on the plane
Driving
On the right
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Plugs
D / G
IEC · World Plugs · checked 21 Aug 2026
Voltage
230V
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Currency
SLE · Sierra Leonean leone
ISO 4217 · checked 22 Aug 2026
Tipping
Not customary and appreciated. Around 10% where there is a bill.
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
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