Discover the Historical Charm of Cotton Tree

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Lungi Beach to Cotton Tree in Freetown, begin your journey by heading south on the main road towards the ferry terminal. Follow the signs pointing towards the Freetown ferry service. Once you reach the ferry terminal, you will need to purchase a ticket for the ferry to Freetown, which typically costs around 20,000 Leones ($2 USD). The ferry ride will take approximately 30 minutes. After arriving at the Freetown terminal, drive south on Wallace Johnson Street until you reach a roundabout. Take the first exit onto Siaka Stevens Street, then continue straight until you reach Walpole Street. Turn left onto Walpole Street, and Cotton Tree will be on your right at 32 Walpole Street.

• Public Transportation (Ferry)

  To reach Cotton Tree using public transportation, start at your location in Lungi Beach and make your way to the Lungi Ferry Terminal. Purchase a ferry ticket to Freetown, which costs around 20,000 Leones ($2 USD). The ferry ride lasts about 30 minutes. Once you arrive at the Freetown ferry terminal, you can either take a local taxi or a shared minibus (commonly known as a ' poda poda') to Cotton Tree. If you choose a taxi, negotiate the fare; it should be around 50,000 Leones ($5 USD) to 70,000 Leones ($7 USD). If you opt for the poda poda, board one heading to central Freetown. Inform the driver you want to get off at Walpole Street; the fare will be around 5,000 Leones (less than $1 USD). After getting off, walk to 32 Walpole Street, where Cotton Tree is located.