Safest Places in Sierra Leone for Solo Female Travelers

1, Freetown

Freetown, the bustling capital city of Sierra Leone, is nestled on West Africa's Atlantic coastline. A destination filled with intense history and beauty, it's best known for its stunning landscape marked by pristine beaches, verdant mountains, and the breathtaking Sierra Leone Harbour - the world's third-largest natural harbor. Freetown is also home to the captivating St John's Maroon Church, Sierra Leone National Museum, the Cotton Tree landmark and Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Its colorful culture is expressed through diverse ethnic groups, cheerful music, distinctive Krio architecture, and vibrant markets, especially in the Big Market, renowned for abundant African arts, crafts, and fabric.