We are thrilled to announce that Visit Sierra Leone (VSL) Limited has signed a long-term lease with the Banana Island community to refurbish and rejuvenate the iconic Banana Island Guest House. Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Banana Island, our commitment to preserving and enhancing this beloved retreat is at the heart of our mission. [...]

As a business owner operating in Sierra Leone, I have frequently grappled with the challenge of sourcing effective payment solutions for our operations, particularly when it comes to facilitating transactions for our domestic activities. When it comes to international payments, we have the option of relying on bank transfers or credit card payments. However, when [...]

Despite the frequent use of certain items, we often remain oblivious to their rich history. Thus, today, we're highlighting some interesting facts about the popular fabric Gara and its use in Sierra Leone: The inception of Gara tie-dying can be traced back to Makeni, a vibrant city nestled in Sierra Leone. Gara tie-dying is not [...]

The Sierra Leone Government has created a path to Sierra Leonean citizenship for African Americans who have traced their DNA Heritage to Sierra Leone. What follows is the guideline as shared by the Monuments and Relics Sierra Leone. As a certified Tour Operator in Sierra Leone, we can assist with the process in addition to […]

Bunce Island is one of the most significant heritage sites in Sierra Leone and a unique cultural monument to Africa’s intersection with the United States and the wider Atlantic World. Located about 17 miles upriver in the Sierra Leone River the island was a center of British slave trade in West Africa from about 1670 […]

Coming face to face with the enchanting relics of the mastery architectural display that once defined the merciless economical “glory” of the Bunce Island, you’ll know thereon, that this is a place that warrants the visitation of everyone, at least once in our lifetime

Bonthe is like a sun-bleached photo taken of an exotic island town, where you can see things once were bright and new, but now all that’s left is a vague image of what used to be. And there’s a melancholic beauty to that. Walking along the once booming boulevard you pass by dozens of abandoned […]

The Banana Islands are the number one tourist attraction in Sierra Leone, praised for its many activities and beauty. Apart from the tropical allure, the three little islands are loaded with a painful history, framed by swaying palm trees, villagers enjoying their palmwine, and the sound of eternal waves. From Kent, about 1 hour from […]

Did you know that there used to be a railway system in Sierra Leone? Or that the Wallace Johnson bus station used to be a train station? If you find yourself entirely oblivious to Sierra Leone’s train past, fear not- so do most people in the world. Luckily there’s the National Railway Museum where you […]

Most people know of the remnants of Sierra Leone’s colonial history on Bunce Island and Banana Island. But you don’t have to step on a boat to experience the rich cultural history of the country. Freetown in itself has plenty of historical sites that you can visit, such as the Cotton Tree, Wilberforce and the […]