The final drive is underway.Vehicles are converging, engines roaring to life, and the journey to the finish line has officially begun. Escorted by the Sierra Leone Police and security teams, rally participants are all set to move in a coordinated motorcade toward Gigibonta Car Park. The road is clear, the momentum is building, and the countdown to […]
9th February, 2026 Participants of the iconic Budapest–Bamako–Freetown Rally triumphantly reached the finish line at Gigibonta Car Park, Lumley, to a jubilant welcome from an excited crowd of residents, officials, and tourism stakeholders. As each vehicle crossed the newly unveiled finish line, the atmosphere erupted in cheers, music, and celebration, marking the successful completion of one of[…]
As the sun sets on the Atlantic, Bureh Beach transforms into a carnival of sound, color, and celebration. Fireworks have lit up the night sky, setting the mood for an unforgettable overnight experience with live band performances, vibrant interactions, and nonstop energy by the ocean. Rally participants are fully immersed in the beautiful beach ambiance, soaking up[…]
As the sun sets on the Atlantic, Bureh Beach transforms into a carnival of sound, color, and celebration. Fireworks have lit up the night sky, setting the mood for an unforgettable overnight experience with live band performances, vibrant interactions, and nonstop energy by the ocean. Rally participants are fully immersed in the beautiful beach ambiance, soaking up[…]
After the long journey across borders and deserts, Budapest–Bamako–Freetown Rally participants are unwinding in the stunning ambiance of Bureh Beach, relaxing, enjoying fun activities, and soaking in Sierra Leone’s warm hospitality. From ocean breezes to cultural moments, the adventure continues as the rally inches closer to its historic finish in Freetown. MTCA Communications
8th February, 2026- Gbalamuya, Kambia The Budapest–Bamako–Freetown Rally is crossing into Sierra Leone as rally vehicles and motorbikes arrive in numbers ahead of tonight’s overnight stop at Bureh Beach. Ministry officials, border authorities, and other MDAs are on ground to support participants through a smooth and coordinated entry process. Rally crews are greeted with vibrant cultural performances[…]
7th February, 2026 The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) is fully set at the Gbalamuya Sierra Leone–Guinea border in Kambia District to receive participants of the iconic Budapest–Bamako–Freetown Rally as they enter the country on Sunday, 8 February 2026. A high-level delegation from the Ministry, including the National Tourist Board, private sector partners and other[…]
The engines are roaring. The drums are ready. In just days, the world’s greatest adventure rally crosses continents and cultures to its ultimate finish line in Freetown. From the golden sands of Bureh Beach to the vibrant streets of Lumley, expect colour, creativity, music, and unstoppable Sierra Leonean hospitality as the Budapest–Bamako–Freetown Rally 2026 arrives. It’s almost[…]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Tuesday, 3 February 2026 – Shaikha Alnuwais, new Secretary-General of UN Tourism and first woman to assume the role, held a productive meeting with His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit, where she pledged her support for the development of Sierra Leone’s tourism sector. In[…]
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Nabeela Farida Tunis, together with her delegation, including Ambassador to the United States of America and High Commissioner Designate to Jamaica, Amara Sowa; Senior Assistant Secretary at the Ministry, Fatmata Samura; and Research and Development Lead of the Monuments and Relics Commission, Francis Musa Momoh paid a courtesy call[…]
