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Lunsar: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Lunsar is a town in Marampa Chiefdom, Port Loko District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. It is the largest town in Port Loko District by population.

Lunsar · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityLunsar+28°CDrizzle · sunset 06:27 PMupdated 05:08 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Exchange rateSLE 22.87per 1 $SLE — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Worth a day trip
Lunsar in pictures7 photos
ibrahimkalokoh @ Mapillary.com · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Jul 25, 2020
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · pdm · Jan 2, 2012
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · pdm · Jan 25, 2013
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · pdm · Jan 25, 2013

Getting there and staying

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

Visa and practicalities

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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.
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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)
Lungi International Airport FNA73 km away — the nearest airport
Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport CKY154 km from the centre
Spriggs Payne Airport MLW330 km from the centre

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