Kenema
Place in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
Kenema is a city in Sierra Leone. The 2021 national census lists a population of 255,110 making it the second most populous city in Sierra Leone after Freetown, and the largest city in the country's Eastern Province. Kenema City serves as the capital of Kenema District and is a major economic hub in the Eastern Province. Kenema is located approximately 200 miles from Freetown, and 60 kilometres south of Bo.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 188,463
- Coordinates
- 7.877, -11.190
- Timezone
- Africa/Freetown
- Elevation
- 26 m
Overview of Kenema
Kenema is the kind of compact city you find in Sierra Leone. About 188,463 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Kenema
Nature in Kenema
(20)The nature shortlist for Kenema: Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Everything listed here comes from what Kenema is actually tagged with. Altogether 20 options are tagged here.
Culture in Kenema
(18)Culture in Kenema covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The category holds 18 entries in our dataset. The list follows Kenema's own activity tags.
Adventure in Kenema
(10)Looking for adventure? Kenema has Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kenema.
Sports in Kenema
(10)Kenema records Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Kenema is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Kenema
(10)Our data lists Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Kitesurfing and Paddle as water sports options here. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kenema.
Nightlife in Kenema
(9)Our data lists Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival as nightlife options here. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kenema.
Family in Kenema
(4)For family, expect Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Kenema's own activity tags.
Wellness in Kenema
(4)Kenema's wellness entries include Farms, Ranches, Spa and Wellness. All of it is drawn from Kenema's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Shopping in Kenema
(1)Looking for shopping? Kenema has Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Kenema's own activity tags.
More to do in Kenema
(2)On the other activities side, Kenema offers Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Kenema is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Kenema
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Kenema stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Kenema, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Africa/Freetown.
Similar destinations
Places near Kenema that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenema known for?
- Kenema, in Sierra Leone, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 188,463 residents.
- What can you do in Kenema?
- Recorded activities in Kenema include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kenema?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Kenema stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Kenema located?
- Kenema is located in Sierra Leone. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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