Summary
Uncover West Africa’s vibrant cultures, historic landmarks, and powerful legacies across Ghana, Togo, and Benin!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Usa/Canada – Accra
- Day 2
- Arrival In Accra
- Day 3
- Accra
- Day 4
- Accra-Lome – Togo
- Day 5
- Togo – Ouidah – Cotonou
- Day 6
- Cotonou-Lome – Ganvie – Lome
- Day 7
- Lome – River Cruise – Akosombo
- Day 8
- Akosombo – Kumasi
- Day 9
- Kumasi –
- Day 10
- Kumasi – Assin Manso-Cape Coast
- Day 11
- Cape Coast – Kakum National Park – Cape Coast
- Day 12
- Cape Coast – Accra – Usa/Canada
Countries (3): Benin, Ghana, Togo
Travel Cities (3): Accra, Lomé, Ouidah
Details
Embark on an unforgettable journey through West Africa, starting in Accra, Ghana, where you’ll explore its vibrant culture and history, including the National Museum and Jamestown's historic landmarks. Travel to Lomé, Togo, to visit the DuBois Center, bustling markets, and the German Cathedral, then continue to Benin to discover the sacred sites of Togoville and Ouidah and learn about the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. In Ghana, unwind at a scenic hotel in Akosombo, enjoy a river cruise on the Volta River, and tour the Akosombo Dam. In Kumasi, dive into Ashanti culture with visits to UNESCO-listed sites, Kente weaving villages, and the Manhyia Palace. Reflect on the history of slavery at Cape Coast, including Assin Manso and Cape Coast Castle, and experience the breathtaking Kakum National Park canopy walkway. Finish with a traditional African Naming Ceremony and a farewell dinner in Accra, before departing with a deeper connection to West Africa’s rich cultural and historical heritage.