Explore the Historical Significance of KingTom Landfill

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in the central part of Freetown, start by heading towards George Street, which is a major thoroughfare. Walk towards the east until you reach the junction with Siaka Stevens Street. From there, turn left onto Siaka Stevens Street. Continue straight for about 1.5 kilometers until you reach the intersection with Campbell Street. At this point, turn right onto Campbell Street and walk for approximately 500 meters until you see a sign for Kingtom Road. Turn left onto Kingtom Road and follow it for about 1 kilometer. You will eventually come to the KingTom Landfill area, which is located at FQP2+GP6.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  From the central bus station in Freetown, look for a bus heading towards the Kingtom area. Buses are usually marked with their destination on the front. Board the bus and inform the conductor that you are going to KingTom Landfill. The bus will take you along Siaka Stevens Street, and you should disembark when the bus approaches the Kingtom junction. From there, you can either walk for about 15 minutes down Kingtom Road or ask local residents for further directions to reach the landfill site at FQP2+GP6.

• Motorcycle Taxi (Okada)

  Find a motorcycle taxi (locally known as 'Okada') in the central area of Freetown. Inform the driver that you want to go to KingTom Landfill. They will likely know the route. The driver will take you via Siaka Stevens Street and Kingtom Road, which should take about 20 minutes depending on traffic. Ensure that you have agreed on the fare before starting the journey.