Kent
A fishing village at the southern tip of the Freetown peninsula, facing the Banana Islands.
Updated 3 September 2026
Kent sits at the southern tip of the Freetown peninsula, a fishing village founded in the nineteenth century as one of the settlements for liberated Africans, with a stone church, a few old buildings and boats drawn up on the beach. Boats to the Banana Islands leave from here, a short crossing to the group visible offshore. The village is quiet and the road ends at it.
What you'll find
- The fishing beach - boats drawn up on the sand in front of the village.
- The stone church - the surviving building from the settlement period.
- The boat crossing - the departure point for the Banana Islands.
- The peninsula end - the last village before the land runs out.
When to go
November to April is the dry season and calmest for the crossing. The rains from May to October are heavy. Boats depend on the weather.
Before you go
There is little in the village and facilities are minimal. The road down takes around two hours from Freetown. Boat crossings are negotiated on the beach rather than scheduled.
Nearby
The Banana Islands are offshore, and Bureh is north.
What to pack for Kent
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
- Travel rod + reel - A packable multi-piece rod fits in a case and covers most holiday fishing. Find on Amazon
- Comfortable walking shoes - Sightseeing means kilometres of pavement and cobbles daily. Find on Amazon
- A small tackle selection - Hooks, weights, line and a few lures or flies suited to local waters. Find on Amazon
- A slim anti-theft daypack - Zips that close properly; keep it in front in crowds and on transit. Find on Amazon
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