SIERRA LEONE - REVIVAL EFFORT FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY

Tourists in small numbers are returning to Sierra Leone's white sandy beaches and clear blue waters. It has now been 8 years since fighting has ended in this war torn African Country.

A community project has been started at Number 2 River Beach, south of Freetown where a youth group runs the resort and keeps the beach clean. This also help with unemployment in this area. The resort employs about 40 villagers. Although there are lovely beaches along this coastline, this is one of the most beautiful, because of its white sands and its spectacular views.

Although Sierra Leone has a lot to offer, it is a challenge to convince tourists to visit. At the moment, Sierra Leone is not on tourists wish list to visit. Due to the brutal conflicts and in which the country's war lords used

the country's diamonds to fund their wars, the image of Sierra Leone is not favourable. However, this has all changed now and a new image for Sierra Leone is in the making. People need to know that this is a safe destination to visit.

Last year 5000 tourists visited Sierra Leone and the Goverment is making a huge effort to promote the country at travel fairs, etc.

Lets hope that more people will visit Sierra Leone and Afrique Escapades will definately promote travel to this unknown destination

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