Sierra Leone by Katrina Manson
This is the only guide, in any language, devoted solely to Sierra Leone. Armed conflict ended here in 2002; while still poor, the country is safe and offers tremendous opportunities for English-speaking travellers. This guide gives details and maps of its miles of palm-fringed beaches that are among the best in West Africa. It covers deep-sea fishing and wreck diving, snorkelling, canoeing and white-water rafting. It tells travellers how to island hop between Plantain Island, Banana Islands and Turtle Islands, and provides maps of hiking trails into the Nimini Hills, Bora Mountains and Gola Forest. Wildlife enthusiasts will learn where to see rare pygmy hippos, dwarf crocodiles, whales, lions and elephants; while cultural tourists are led to slaving landmarks including Bunce Island, site of the former slave fortress, and the funky city of Freetown.
'For those keen to discover new horizons, Bradt offers a sensible, diligently reserached guide to the country and describes the pleasures of travelling in a place where tourists are welcomed with open arms' Frank Barrett, The Mail on Sunday
Katrina Manson and James Knight are journalists, writers and photographers whose assignments have taken them into rebel-held territory of Ivory Coast, the deserts of southern Morocco, and on the presidential campaign trail in Burkina Faso. They are the authors of the Bradt guide to Burkina Faso.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841622224 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841622222 |
| Title | Sierra Leone |
| Author | Katrina Manson |
| Series | Bradt Travel Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bradt Travel Guides |
| Year published | 2009-05-06 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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