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Discover Sierra Leone, Before everyone else does
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  • 08 Mar 2023

Official Launch of the Agro-Tourism Project with VSL TRAVEL, Handicap International (HI) and NETHIPS

On the 28th of February, VSL travel in partnership with Handicap International and NETHIPS officially launched the agro-tourism project, which was signed and sealed on the 10th of February 2023. This launch was held at the NETHIPS FARM located at Yaewa Village via Matindi Town, which is 5km from Waterloo Highway. In attendance were MAFFS […]

VSL signs contract to support vulnerable communities via mushroom farming
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  • 10 Feb 2023

VSL signs Contract with Handicap International to support vulnerable communities through agro-tourism

VSL TRAVEL’s CEO Abimbola Carrol has signed a contract with the non-governmental organisation Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion (HI), to support the creation and marketing of an agro-tourism product in partnership with the Network of HIV Positives in Sierra Leone (NETHIPS). The project will run for two years and will include setting up the […]

December Events in Freetown
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  • 16 Nov 2022

9 Events to check out in Sierra Leone this December

December in Sierra Leone is always the highlight of the year, overloaded with fun events and activities. This December is no exception and the list of December 2022 events in Sierra Leone only keeps increasing. Find out all that you are looking for from our curated list of December 2022 events in Sierra Leone and […]

Budapest-Bamako Rally Lumley Beach
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  • 11 Nov 2022

Budapest-Bamako 2022 crosses the finish line in Freetown

Freetown was the final destination for the Budapest-Bamako Rally (the World’s largest humanitarian rally) again this year. Great news for destination Sierra Leone. This year’s event took approximately 19 days journeying through Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, France, Spain, Morocco, West Sahara, Mauritania, Senegal, Mali, Guinea and into Sierra Leone via Gbalamuya and Madina Oula entry […]

Ma dengn Festival
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  • 19 Oct 2022

7 Festivals you should definitely check out this December

Take part in colorful festivals and lively traditions, explore bustling markets, and sample the local cuisines. There are numerous festivals happening this December, but these are some of the best lined up for you. Try not to miss them! 1. Food Fest Get ready to have a taste of Sierra Leone once again at the […]

Memunatu Pratt
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  • 18 Oct 2022

Sierra Leone’s Tourism Minister extends invitation to RwandAir to add Sierra Leone to their list of Routes

This years Inter-Tourism Expo Ghana is Supported by World Bank – Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project. The Minister made this open request to RwandAir, when she was called to present a Mock Cheque to the Organizers of the Inter-Tourism Expo 2022. She saw the need and time to presents Sierra Leone’s RwandAir Routes. Having taking […]

Travel Tips
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  • 03 Oct 2022

5 Things to Know Before Traveling to Sierra Leone today

Here are 5 things to know when travelling to Sierra Leone today. 1. Health & Vaccinations YELLOW FEVER: Yellow fever vaccine is mandatory and you will be asked for your vaccination card on arrival.  COVID 19: All inbound and outbound passengers to register on the travel portal https://travel.gov.sl before traveling into or out of Sierra […]

Decode
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  • 10 Dec 2021

Three new places you must check out this December!

Whether you are already in Sierra Leone or heading that way for Christmas we wanted to highlight three interesting new spots you should check out. As it turns out these are all owned/run by female Sierra Leonean entrepreneurs which wasn't planned but turned out quite well. Go support! 111 RESTAURANT - “Your Inna’s African Cuisine” [...]
Discover Sierra Leone, Before everyone else does
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  • 26 Nov 2021

Picket Hill- not a hill

All you need to know to conquer the Western Area’s most challenging hike Picket Hill is not a hill, but the highest mountain in the Western Area Peninsula, the region where Freetown and many of Salone’s finest beaches are located. It is ideal for those who fancy a test of humanity and can keep on […]

Discover Sierra Leone, Before everyone else does
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  • 08 Sep 2021

Make the time to visit this Freetown’s beautiful waterfall

When you feel life gets hard, you probably need the thrilling sensation of the Mambo Waterfalls as it washes over you. For in that moment, nothing else matters. On a cold and wet Sunday morning we met at Hamilton Junction at 7:00am to walk the highway leading to Mambo before heading off-road for the hike […]

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