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Probably from a condemned slave ship, the Three Old Boundary Cannons were half buried in the ground to mark the boundaries of old Freetown. Vertically positioned with their muzzles pointing upwards they were put in this position to avoid people sitting on them.

This majestic tree stands in the centre of the oldest part in Freetown and is the most visible landmark in the city. Though its exact age is unknown it has undisputedly stood here for over 200 years. It is believed by some to have been the resting place for the Black Poor when the arrived […]

Probably Sierra Leone’s most popular hotel and for good reason.

Sierra Leone achieved independence on the 27th of April 1961. the country attained republican status on the 19th April 1971. Since independence many changes have been experienced politically and economically and in the social society of Sierra Leone.

In 1787, British philanthropists founded the “Province of Freedom” which later became Freetown, a British crown colony and the principal base for the suppression of the slave trade. By 1792, 1200 freed slaves from Nova Scotia joined the original settlers, the Maroons. Another group of slaves rebelled in Jamaica and travelled to Freetown in 1800.

Archaeology findings show that Sierra Leone has been inhabited for thousands of years. Traditional historiography has customarily presented it as a people by successive waves of invaders; but the language pattern suggests that the coastal Bulom (Sherbro), Temne, and Limba have been in continuous settled occupation for a long time, with sporadic immigration from inland […]

This chart shows the distance between towns and cities in Sierra Leone, you can use it as a guide. The chart was provided courtesy of the Sierra Leone National Tourist Board.

I your enquiry is of a general nature we also recommend you join and submit your question to our forum community or facebook page for a quicker and varied response.  Our office address is as follows:  28 Main Motor Road, Congo Cross, Freetown

For those who wish to book ahead of arrival or want to avoid the hassle (and hustle) at the airport, you can do so for your boat tickets as well as our ‘meet and assist’ service through our website. Please note that on submission of this form you will be directed to paypal to make […]

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