IntroductionPart OneGeneral InformationChapter 1 Background InformationGeography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Education, Religion and cultural beliefs, CultureChapter 2 Practical InformationWhen to visit, Highlights and suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Sport, Photography, Media, Communications, Business and investment, Buying property, Cultural etiquette, Language, Travelling positivelyPart TwoTHE GUIDEChapter 3 FreetownHistory, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information and culturalcentres, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Festivals, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and doChapter 4 Western Area The interior, Bunce Island, The beachesChapter 5 Southern ProvinceSouthwest of the Bo road, Bo, Around BoChapter 6 Eastern ProvinceKenema, Gola, Koidu, Around Koidu, The far eastChapter 7 Northern ProvinceFrom Freetown to Makeni, Makeni, Around Makeni, The far north and northeast,The northwestAppendix 1 LanguageAppendix 2 further InformationIndex