Mount Gabon Forest Hike Showcases Sierra Leone’s Natural Heritage and Conservation Efforts

acugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs led a forest hike to Mount Gabon bringing together participants, including international tourists and representatives from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The three-hour expedition offered participants an immersive experience into Sierra Leone’s rich biodiversity and ongoing conservation efforts. Led by […]

Aggressive Approach: Tourism Ministry Collaborate with Stakeholders to stop Encroachment & Protect Tacugama

In their continued efforts to stop Encroachment and protect Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the forest reserve, Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has joined forces with relevant stakeholders (Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Environment and Climate change, EPA, NPAA, Civil Right Coalition, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and community stakeholders) to safeguard the authenticity and huge touristic […]

Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Kick-start 5-Day Tourism Statistics Training Workshop

Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its agencies, National Tourist Board (NTB), Monument and Relics Commission (MRC) supported by the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) have commenced a week-long Tourism Statistics Workshop This specialized five-day training facilitated by International expert aimed to strengthen the capacity of staff of the Ministry, the […]

Ecotourism Focus: MTCA leads Levuma Beach Clean-Up Exercise

In their relentless efforts to keep the beaches serene and also intensify it’s Ecotourism efforts to coastal communities, Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, its agencies, partners and line MDAs embarked on yet another beach cleaning exercise at Levuma. This exercise follows last weekend cleaning of Lumley-Aberdeen beach. This endeavor is geared towards promoting Eco-consciousness […]

Protecting Tacugama: Collaborative Efforts to Combat Encroachment and Safeguard the Sanctuary

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with relevant line MDAs, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA), and the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, recently conducted an assessment visit within the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and its surrounding areas. The purpose of the visit was to assess the extent of encroachment […]

Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs & Leone Diamond Entertainment organise a ‘Dance for Health’ to Promote Wellness and Culture

On Sunday, 2 February 2025, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, the National Tourist Board and Leone Diamond Entertainment hosted the vibrant Dance for Health event at Gigibonta Car Park, drawing a diverse crowd of Sierra Leoneans and visitors. Spearheaded by Minister Nabeela Farida Tunis and CEO Leone Diamond Entertainment, Isata Sawi, the initiative […]

Promoting Eco-consciousness, MTCA Spearhead Beach Cleaning Exercise

In their relentless efforts in maintaining an eco-friendly environment and protecting attractions of immense significance, staff of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, National Tourist Board and Monument and Relics Commission led by Minister Nabeela Tunis together with partners and volunteers have undertaken another massive beach cleaning exercise at Lumley-Aberdeen beach. This regular cleaning […]

Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs & Agencies hold Coastal Community Engagements at Lakka and Number 2 Beach

Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis has led a delegation comprising senior management and staff of the Ministry and its agencies to Lakka and Number 2 beach respectively. The visit aimed at establishing partnerships with coastal communities to ensure sustainable environmental practices for the protection of prime touristic beaches and keeping the environment […]

Record 4,206 Tourists Engage with Sierra Leone Stand at Fitur, Ifema Madrid

22nd – 26th January, 2025- Madrid, Spain tourismforall.tourismsierraleone.com tourism.gov.sl It was a very successful international trade show appearance by Sierra Leone’s tourism sector at Fitur, Ifema Madrid in Spain, where an unprecedented 4,206 tourists flocked the country’s “Explore Freedom” stand expressing firm interest to visit Sierra Leone, marking a significant landmark in the nation’s tourism […]

Hon. Nabeela Tunis leads Inspection to Key SLeDEP Projects, Ensuring Progress Toward Sierra Leone’s Tourism Growth

On Friday, January 24, 2025, Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, conducted her first inspection of the year at several SLeDEP-funded construction sites, including Leicester Peak, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and Bureh Town Community. Her regular visits to these sites serve to boost contractor efficiency, motivating them to intensify efforts in line […]