It’s Not All About Freetown

Here are four other fascinating cities you should visit in Sierra Leone.

Kabala

Quiet and cool, the northern town of Kabala is perhaps most famous for its New Year’s celebrations on the imposing Gbawuria Hill, which looms over the town. Nearby Senekedugu village is a must-stop for visitors to get a window on how a local agricultural village is run. For keen hikers, it makes a great base for trekking the WaraWara Mountains and Mt. Bintumani.

Makeni

Located in the heart of Sierra Leone, Makeni is the economic hub of the country’s Northern Province. Makeni is home to the Temne people and local women are particularly well known for their Gara tie-dying talents.

Kenema

The nation’s third largest city, Kenema is best known as a center for diamond mining s well as a base for visiting Gola Forest Reserve and the South Kambui Hills Forest Reserve.

Bendugu

Another Northern Province city, Bendugu lies near the border with Guinea and is home to the Yalunka and Kuranko people. who still follow traditional religious beliefs.

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