Freetown is Sierra Leone's capital and one of Africa's best-kept beach secrets — stunning white sand beaches at Lumley Beach and Tokeh Beach, a historically named city around the Orange Arc, and the Cotton Tree symbol of freedom.
80K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
November–April — dry season, sunny, best time for beaches
Top sights & experiences
- 🌊 Lumley Beach
- 🌴 Tokeh Beach
- 🌳 Cotton Tree
- 🏛️ Sierra Leone National Museum
- 🦁 Outamba-Kilimi National Park
- 🏖️ Banana Islands
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