Like a Diamond In the Sky!

Ever wonder where those pretty little diamonds on television commercials and celebrity ring fingers come from? I know I have! The fact is that it is extremely likely this beautiful rock comes from mines in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone is a small beautiful country with a lot of history located right on the cost of West Africa. With warm untouched beaches on Bonthe Island or Sherborough Island right off its coast, there is no place else you’d want to be! Do you love animals? Come to Sierra Leone and visit the Gola Forest National Park and see the wide selection of species! The Gola Forest National Park is home to animals such as the endangered West African elephant, the western chimpanzee and many bird species. And for those looking to enhance your Middle Eastern experience, how about hiking the highest peak in West Africa? Mount Bintumani and the Loma Mountains is home to the Lowland Western chimpanzee and is filled with ancient history! Many of you are probably interested in the culture of Sierra Leone. Not a problem! The best way to experience the culture of Sierra Leone is by visiting one of its villages. Tourists love the small village of Rogbonko and so will you. Come get immersed in the Sierra Leonean culture and enjoy an experience of a lifetime! I can’t stress what an important figure in the world’s history this small country holds. Sierra Leone was home to many slave trade transactions between the western and eastern worlds. Just a boat trip from Sierra Leone to Bunce Island, be a witness to one the world’s first stations of this nonsensical practice that occurred in the 18th and 19th centuries. Do you just want to relax and enjoy the sun? Why not visit Sulima a beach town located right of the Liberian coast near Sierra Leone! Enjoy the popular Liberian ‘Club Beer’ while taking a swim in the ocean. Recently speaking of diamonds, Sulima is home to one of the world’s oldest mining companies! Another park tourists can enjoy is located in the northern part of the country. Outamba-Kilimi National Park is home to animals such as elephants, chimpanzees and even pigmy hippos! Want an entirely breathtaking beach all to yourself? Then a visit to Sierra Leone’s very own Freetown Peninsula is a must! On a sunny day on this peninsula you’ll uncover the reasoning behind the colors on the Sierra Leonean flag. Once you have enjoyed a relaxing day at the beach, learn a little more about the peninsula at the Freetown museum and take a peak its most famous attraction a 500-year old cotton tree! Enjoy another of the numerous beaches of Sierra Leone, a big one called Lakka Beach. If you love fishing one of the largest fishing grounds is located in Sierra Leone! Come enjoy a nice day at sea and forget your worries! If you’re looking for an adventure, look no further! Sierra Leone’s variety in attractions, museums, beaches, mountains and wild life will  take you on the adventure of a lifetime! Hope to see you soon on this side of the ocean!