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Sierra Leone

VSL Travel

"With its vibrant coastal cities, pristine beaches and lush forests full of unique birdlife and wildlife, Sierra Leone is one of West Africa's most exciting emerging destinations.

Operating for more than 20 years, VSL Travel is the most established, expert local DMC, who understands international needs and is setting the standard for sustainable tourism in the region. Their focus is on delivering exceptional customer service and they offer a wide range of professionally run, authentic tours for different market niches."

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Mark Wright, The Adventure Connection

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WHERE

Sierra Leone

Based in Freetown, VSL Travel operates a
range of exciting tours all across Sierra Leone.

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WHAT

Authentic experiences

VSL provides unique and authentic, tailormade experiences that have a positive impact for local people. They offer a great range of itineraries including: nature, culture, activity, beach, hiking, birding, community projects, heritage tours and MICE.

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WHY

Safe & responsible

VSL values creating long lasting relationships with Tour Operator partners and are dedicated to providing the safest, easiest and most responsible way for travellers to visit Sierra Leone. Their mantra is: “We want you to leave with a desire to always return.”

WHEN

Since 2004

For over 20 years VSL has been Sierra Leone’s leading DMC. They have a professional and dynamic team with expert local knowledge across a wide range of product niches, travel trends and technology.

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WHO

Bimbola Carrol

Bimbola founded VSL Travel in 2004 with two objectives; to tackle the negative perception of Sierra Leone and to promote it as a fascinating destination to the world. He is well known as a leading figure in Sierra Leone's tourism industry and is truly passionate about sustainable and responsible travel.

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HOW

To find out more

For information please contact The

Adventure Connection or visit: visitsierraleone.org

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Signature Experiences

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  • Explore the inspiring work of the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Programme at Tacugama
     

  • Watch a traditional Devil Dance
     

  • Spot beautiful local birdlife in Gola Forest
     

  • Visit the ancient gravesite of tribal chiefs
     

  • Be moved by the history of colonial slave trade castles
     

  • Venture into the rainforest to source food like a local
     

  • Canoe past watchful hippos on the Kabba Rivera

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