John Obey Beach

If you want to get away from the throng, John Obey is one of Sierra Leone's nicest beaches. It's a long, sandy beach on the Western Peninsula, about one hour's drive from the city.

John Obey Beach is a settlement in Sierra Leone's western peninsula area, 20 miles south of Freetown. Swimming is excellent, and there are a few decent seafood restaurants nearby. Tribe wanted, a social initiative where a group of volunteers and residents constructed an eco-community with permaculture gardens, water harvesting, earth domes, and wooden cottages, as well as giving micro loans, was also located near John Obey Beach.

Let's head to the beach for some fun in the sun and some delicious food, which can be found at John Obey Beach. The nicest part was that it was virtually deserted and quite pleasant. There was a boat washed up on the beach that made for some fantastic photos. Local children were also swimming in the lagoon. Bring a camera and sunscreen, at the very least.

There's a video on the Tribe wanted initiative, and according to web research, it supplied housing for a few years - but it's unclear if it's still operational.

• Location: Freetown