20 years after the end of the civil war and a major Ebola epidemic, Sierra Leone is working hard to up its tourist game. Sierra Leone today is a very peaceful nation, with incredibly welcoming locals (bonus point as they all speak English, which makes it very easy to communicate!) and lots to see and do. While the tourist infrastructure is still being improved outside of Freetown, if you go prepared, and are ready to rough it up a bit, you will be rewarded with views of paradisiac long, white sandy beaches fringed by palm trees; a thick-as-it-comes jungle with lots of wildlife to spot; a number of colonial style buildings that are a photographer’s dream and much more. Curious to discover the best things to do in Sierra Leone? Continue reading!