Sierra Leone Transportation Tips by kim83_50158 Top 5 Page for this destination

By Foot...

This could probably fall under "Packing List" also, but your most valuable mode of transportation is--YOUR OWN FEET!! When we were in the villages we walked basically everywhere. The locals don't drive and there will only be large taxis. So if you can and get the chance, especially if you're in a village or something...just walk. :-) Make sure you have good, comfortable walking shoes (mine fell apart) because it's just the way to go. Also have a guide with you or someone that knows where you're going if you're not already familiar with the area. I probably wouldn't walk around too much in Freetown. Just seems a little bit more dangerous--perhaps moreso for foreigners. Be careful and have a great walk (expect some little people as company)... [Jan. 03]

Mode: AROUND

Type: Other

By Poda Poda...

The white vehicle is actually the Mattru Hospital Vehicle. The point of view is from ours in the "poda poda" (a 16 passenger van--African style!) We were just leaving from Freetown to travel to Mattru. The countryside is gorgeous. Most of the world's palm oil comes from this area. We used the hospital vehicle around the "bush" and then we used the poda poda on the trips up and back and around Freetown as well. [Jan. 03]

Mode: AROUND

Type: Car/Motor Home