Tourism in Sierra Leone is an important growing national service industry. Beaches and other natural habitats are the biggest parts of the nation’s tourism industry.
While visiting Sierra Leone for the first time, there are certain cultural specifics you should know. Sierra Leoneans in general is very friendly and tolerant. Sierra Leone is generally considered one of the most religiously tolerant countries in the world. Both Muslim and Christian holidays are celebrated with a similar level of enthusiasm, among other things. People in the city are accustomed to treating tourists with a sense of “benefit of the doubt” in situations where a tourist fails to understand a particular way of doing something that is unique to Sierra Leonean culture and traditions. However, as a tourist, you may find yourself having problems with someone who may have noticed you neglecting a particular norm, such as continuously ignoring simple etiquette like failing to greet properly or not being polite in the traditional way. Many conflict situations could be averted by asking questions about doubtful issues or situations, as many people are always ready to provide you with answers as best as they could.