While safety is never guaranteed anywhere in the world, I would say Sierra Leone is safe enough, and safer than most people think. Your biggest risks while traveling in Sierra Leone are transportation accidents, rip tides (if you swim in the ocean) and disease. Crime is relatively rare, but do watch out for petty theft, especially in the city of Freetown and busy areas of larger towns, as tourists really do stick out. Keep reading below for more nuanced information on safety in Sierra Leone.