Knowledge Hub · Sierra Leone

Everything you need to know about Sierra Leone

Real guides from real people. Travel, money, business, food and life in Salone — written by locals, trusted by NGOs, expats and travellers worldwide.

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Hotels

Best Hotels Near Lungi Airport 2026 HOT

Full comparison of every property within reach of Lungi terminal — prices, features, and why staying airport-side beats the ferry.

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Travel · Visa

Sierra Leone Visa Requirements 2026 — Who Needs One?

Visa-on-arrival countries, e-visa process, passport requirements and what to expect at Lungi Airport immigration.

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Travel · NGO

Complete NGO Worker's Guide to Lungi Airport NEW

Everything NGO staff need — billing arrangements, group bookings, airport transit, internet, and recommended stays near Lungi.

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Transport

Freetown Taxi Prices Guide 2026 — How Much Should You Pay?

Standard fares, zone maps, what okadas charge, how to avoid overcharging, and the SaloneKart flat-rate booking alternative.

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Flights

Cheapest Flights to Freetown — Insider Booking Tips 2026

Airlines serving Lungi, the best booking windows, hidden city tricks and how to combine routes for maximum savings.

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Tours

Sierra Leone Tours Travel Guide — Best Destinations 2026

Turtle Islands, Tacugama chimps, Bunce Island, Banana Islands — the definitive bucket list for Sierra Leone explorers.

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Money · Forex

USD to New Leones Exchange Rate Guide 2026 HOT

Where to get the best rate in Sierra Leone, BSL published rates vs street rates, and how to avoid common scams.

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Money · ATM

Using Visa & ATMs in Freetown — What Actually Works

Which ATMs accept foreign cards, daily limits, cashless options and how SaloneCash cash advance saves you when ATMs fail.

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Money · Remittance

Best Ways to Send Money to Sierra Leone 2026

Western Union, WorldRemit, Wise, Orange Money — compared by speed, fees and exchange rate for Sierra Leone transfers.

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Money · Forex

SaloneKart Forex Desk — How USD Exchange Works in Lungi

How SaloneKart's forex service works, competitive rates versus banks, and same-day processing for NGO and corporate clients.

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Food · Restaurants

Best Restaurants Near Lungi Airport 2026

Full review of the best places to eat near Lungi — from airport bites to sit-down dinners, Yogi Restaurant included.

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Food · Indian

Indian Food in Sierra Leone — Where to Find It

The best Indian restaurants in Freetown and Lungi, vegetarian options, and what to expect from the Indian food scene in Salone.

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Food · Delivery

Food Delivery in Freetown — Apps, Options & Coverage

Who delivers where in Freetown, which apps work, average delivery times and how to order safely and reliably.

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Business

How to Register a Business in Sierra Leone — Step-by-Step 2026 GUIDE

RSLCG registration, TIN, NASSIT, NRA requirements — the complete company formation checklist for Sierra Leone.

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Business · Logistics

Courier & Parcel Delivery in Sierra Leone 2026

DHL, FedEx, SaloneXpress — who covers which routes, what it costs and how SMS tracking works in West Africa's logistics market.

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Tech · Telecoms

Mobile Networks in Sierra Leone — Africell vs Orange vs Qcell

Coverage maps, data prices, SIM registration rules, and which network is best for Lungi, Freetown, Bo and upcountry.

🆕 Latest Guides — April 2026

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Travel · Planning

Best Time to Visit Sierra Leone — Month-by-Month Guide NEW

Dry season vs wet season breakdown, month-by-month weather ratings, when to book flights for the best prices, and beach conditions calendar.

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Travel · Airport

Lungi International Airport — Complete Arrivals Guide 2026 HOT

Step-by-step arrivals process, immigration tips, terminal facilities, SIM cards, forex, hotel options and transport from the airport.

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Life · Remote Work

Working Remotely from Sierra Leone — Complete 2026 Guide NEW

Internet speeds, best SIM cards for data, power backup strategies, accommodation with generator WiFi, and time zone advantages.

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Life · Safety

Sierra Leone Safety Guide for Expats & NGO Workers 2026 GUIDE

Honest risk assessment, safe areas in Freetown, health hazards, road safety, emergency contacts and the NGO pre-arrival checklist.

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Health · Packing

Medicines & Health Essentials to Pack for Sierra Leone

Full list of medicines, vaccinations required, DEET essentials, what's available locally and what to pack from home. Written from experience.

💬 Community Comments — Join the Conversation

JO
"The Yogi Guest House guide saved my entire mission — we booked 8 rooms for our MDM team and it was exactly as described. 2 minutes from terminal is real."
Joanna O. · NGO Coordinator, Paris · 2 days ago
MK
"The forex guide is accurate — BSL published rates do exist and you can always check them before going to any bureau. Thanks for this resource."
Michael K. · Freetown resident · 5 days ago
AS
"Finally a real guide about mobile networks! I lost 3 days figuring out that Africell has better 4G in Lungi but Orange is better upcountry. Would have been great to know."
Amara S. · Bo, Sierra Leone · 1 week ago

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