Sierra Leone Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Sierra Leone
999
General Emergency
999
Police
999
Ambulance / Medical
999
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Freetown
Currency
SLE (Le)
Official Language
English (Official) & Krio
Country Code
+232
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Sierra Leone
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
80 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Toll booths active on Freetown-Masiaka Highway. Right-hand traffic.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10 percent standard in restaurants and international hotels. Service staff and tour guides appreciate cash gratuities in Leones or USD.
- DO Learn basic Krio greetings such as "Kusheh" (hello).
- DO Support local community beach initiatives with fair gratuities.
- DON'T Never take photos of locals without asking permission first.
- DON'T Do not walk along unlit roads or isolated beaches after dark.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type D & G (230V, 50Hz – British 3-pin Type G standard).
Tap Water: Tap water is not drinkable. Drink only sealed bottled mineral water.
Insider Tip: Visit Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary near Freetown to support rescued primates. River Number Two Beach is considered among West Africa’s most scenic shores.
