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