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Kenema: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Kenema is a city in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone and the administrative capital of Kenema District.

Kenema · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityKenema+24°CDrizzle · sunset 06:23 PMupdated 03:29 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map1
Exchange rateSLE 22.87per 1 $SLE — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Worth a day trip
Kenema in pictures10 photos
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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New information about completing a health travel declaration (‘Entry Requirements’ page.)

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
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Exercise increased caution in Sierra Leone due to crime , unrest , and inadequate health infrastructure . Crime Violent crimes, such as robbery and assault, occur frequently in Sierra Leone, especially in Freetown. Police struggle to respond to serious crime in most places due to limited resources. Do not travel outside the Freetown peninsula after nightfall.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Spriggs Payne Airport MLW182 km away — the nearest airport
Roberts International Airport ROB203 km from the centre
Lungi International Airport FNA236 km from the centre

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