Sierra Leone, is a country known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant people. Life in Sierra Leone is shaped by its diverse ethnic groups, historical influences, and unique challenges. In this blog, we will take a closer look at what it’s like to live in Sierra Leone, exploring its culture, the…
About sixteen ethnic groups inhabit Sierra Leone, each with its own language and customs. The two largest and most influential are the Temne and the Mende people. The Temne are predominantly found in the north of the country, while the Mende are predominant in the south-east. Although English is the official language spoken at schools…
The climate in Sierra Leone is tropical and hot year round, with a dry season from December to April and a wet season from May to November. Temperatures don’t change much throughout the year, with maximum temperatures around 28/30°C in Freetown, dipping to about 23/25°C at night. In the interior of the country, temperatures are…
From Lungi International Airport which is situated across a wide estuary from the capital, Freetown. There are three main ways of moving between the airport and Freetown. By road The drive between Freetown and Lungi Airport (via Port Loko) takes around three hours although the road is paved and in good condition. Taxis and buses…
Sierra Leone is one of the world’s poorest nations and experienced a civil war between 1991 and 2002. Economic development is still slow, and where poverty exists, inevitably so do high levels of petty crime such as pick-pocketing and theft. Sierra Leone is an adventurous rather than a traditional holiday destination. This may change in…
