The following list highlights some of the best beaches in Sierre Leone. So if you are in Sierre Leone, I recommend visiting the following:
River Number 2 Beach, Freetown
Address – River Number 2 Beach, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Google Maps Link – 8°20’02.7″N 13°12’16.0″W
River Number 2 beach is located in Freetown. It is seen as one of Sierra Leone’s most alluring and celebrated attractions and is popular with both tourists and Sierra Leoneans. The beauty of River number 2 does not only lie in its gorgeous beach side, towering mountains and mangrove forest that flank the river flowing into the sea, it also lies in the fact that it hosts a completely community-run tourist location.
Bureh Beach, Bure Town
Address – Bureh Beach, Bure Town, Sierra Leone
Google Maps Link – 8°12’34.9″N 13°09’19.7″W
Bureh beach is located in Bure Town. Beautiful landscape, with mountains in the background, white beach, palm trees and breeze. Enjoy fresh seafood in the beach restaurant. The best place to stay close to this beach is the “Jardín de Lumthubul”, with bungalows with private bathroom and good service.
Sussex Beach, Freetown
Address – Sussex Beach, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Google Maps Link – 8°20’58.6″N 13°14’04.3″W
Sussex beach is located in Freetown. What makes Sussex such an amazing beach to visit is the winning combination of having a riving flowing into the sea and a mangrove forests that is home to monkeys, tropical birds and (rumour has it) an alligator. You can spend the night at Florence’s Beach Resort, an Italian- Sierra Leonean getaway with excellent Italian cuisine and quality rooms.
Tokeh Beach, Tokeh
Address – Tokeh Beach Resort, Tokeh, Sierra Leone
Google Maps Link – 8°18’31.6″N 13°11’37.1″W
Tokeh beach is located in Tokeh. Is a favourite among many to get away from the urban hustle and bustle. With its white sand, straw beach huts and long wooden pier that stretches into the sea, Tokeh feels like an escape from reality into a tropical paradise.
Lumley Beach, Freetown
Address – Lumley Beach, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Google Maps Link – 8°28’27.1″N 13°17’00.8″W
Lumley beach is located in Freetown. Although it is not visually stunning, Lumley beach is on this list because it is where many Freetonians come to have a good time. Perfect for a sunset or sunrise run, football matches, beach volleyball or to enjoy an ice cream sold at Gigibontà’s, Nicecream, Scoops or from the Bomba ice cream sellers that go up and down the shore.
John Obey Beach, Freetown
Address – John Obey Beach, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Google Maps Link – 8°14’40.6″N 13°09’50.5″W
John Obey beach is located in Freetown. It is quite relaxing and quiet, ideal for long walks. Good food can be found along its shore. It is not a very populated beach, the locals will take care of you of wonder. At the end of the afternoon you can enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Lakka Beach, Lakka
Address – Lakka Beach, Sierra Leone
Google Maps Link – 8°23’46.5″N 13°16’01.1″W
Lakka beach is located in Lakka. When you arrive the locals welcome you very well, you only have to give a small collaboration to enter. Once on the beach you can rent a table and some chairs to spend the day. On the beach they serve good food, fresh fish of the day prepared by the locals.