Kent Beack
About the Beach
Kent Beach is located a short distance away from Kent village, divided by a creek, so you’ll have to walk around it to get to the beach. The creek flows near the southern tip of the beach, which extends north for about 1.2 km, an expanse of fine golden sand bordered by trees and coconut palms. Boats to the Banana Islands tend to leave from the southern edge of the beach, so if you want a secluded spot you’d better walk north. A rocky headland separates the main Kent Beach from two other coves, where you can find two beach resorts and good swimming conditions.
How to get there?
Kent is the southernmost beach on the Freetown Peninsula, and getting there will take you about 1 hour/1 hour and a half from Freetown, depending on traffic. A taxi from Freetown will cost about 100,000 Le, alternatively it’s possible to hop on a poda poda from Freetown to Waterloo in the heart of the Freetown Peninsula, and continue on a shared taxi. However, this will take you at least two hours so it’s not really recommended as a day trip.
