West African Discoverer

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This trip is ideal for someone who wants to explore the majority of West Africa and is happy to take it slowly. Do not expect it to mirror any trip that you have made to East or Southern Africa, because West Africa is so utterly different and this trip is designed to really show you how. So will you see Africa’s big game? Yes, but not to the extent that you...

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary and try and spot a rare Pygmy hippo
    • Go on a safari in the Pendjari National Park in the far north of Benin
    • Visit the fascinating double storey mud huts in Tata Somba
    • Enjoy a guided walk around Butterfly Mountain, Mont Kluto
    • Visit the stunning grand mosque of Touba
    • Spot exotic birds at Tendeba in Gambia
    • 2 days at the coastal resort of Cap Skirring
    • Overland the rough and tough roads of Guinea
    • Guided 2 day trip to Fouta Djallon

What's this trip about?

    This trip is ideal for someone who wants to explore the majority of West Africa and is happy to take it slowly. Do not expect it to mirror any trip that you have made to East or Southern Africa, because West Africa is so utterly different and this trip is designed to really show you how. So will you see Africa’s big game? Yes, but not to the extent that you would elsewhere. You will get to do and see so much more and without the annoying encumbrances of more “tourist conscious” destinations. There’s forest trekking, village hikes, pirogue trips through swamplands and mountain walks to stunning waterfalls. There’s village stays with dancing, music, culture and festivities; stunning beaches, sand and sun; boat trips to stilt villages; wonderful food; local beers and local football; history and culture; laughter and smiles. This is Africa at its rawest without the infrastructure that has been built up elsewhere and it is a privilege to be able to travel through it.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityDakar
End CityAccra

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Overland Journeys
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Benin
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Ghana
  • Gambia
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Sierra Leone
  • Senegal
  • Togo

Attractions

  • Accra
  • Benin
  • Ganvie
  • Lome
  • Ouidah
  • Santo Domingo
  • St. Louis
  • Togo

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Land expedition
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Safari
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Trains & Rail
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation
    • Transport
    • Use of the truck and its camping equipment, library, etc.,
    • Camping meals
    • All activities that are listed as included

Itinerary

Day 1: Dakar

Border information: if you are joining at Dakar, you will most likely enter Senegal at Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (IATA code: DKR).

Today is an arrival day with a pre departure meeting at 10:00am. Your leader will leave a note in receptio...

Day 2-3: St. Louis

Today we head north through the dry Sahel region to the old colonial city of St. Louis, formerly the capital of French West Africa.

Estimated Drive Time- 5-6 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck w...

Day 4-5: Touba, Toubakouta

Estimated Drive Time- 8-9 hours.

Today we start our journey south to the small town of Toubakouta, situated close to the Sine-Saloum Delta. On the way we will see the landscape change as we enter the greener wetland region, and we will stop to see the Grand Mos...

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the stunning Grand Mosque of Touba, one of Africa's largest mosques and the holiest site of the Mouride Brotherhood, a sect of Islam that focuses on hard work as a form of salvation Take an evening pirogue trip into the heart of the Sine-Saloum Delta to explore the fascinating islands and enjoy the spectacular sunset

Day 6-7: Tendaba

Estimated Drive Time- 6-9 hours (depending on the ferry crossing).

Border information: Exit Senegal at Karang, enter The Gambia at Fass.

Today we will head across the border from Senegal into the small country of The Gambia, then cross the Gambia River o...

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Explore deep into the stunning wetland delta of the Bao Balong Reserve on a motorised pirogue, discovering one of Africa's best birdwatching areas

Day 8-10: Cap Skirring

Estimated Drive Time- 7-8 hours.

Border information: Exit The Gambia at Soma, enter Senegal at Senoba.

Today we will cross the border into the southern Casamance region of Senegal, arriving at the beautiful beaches of Cap Skirring.

We will have 2 ...

Day 11-12: Bissau

Estimated Drive Time- 7-8 hours.

Border information: Exit Senegal at Mpack, enter Guinea Bissau at São Domingos.

Today we will drive across the border into the very rarely-visited country of Guinea-Bissau, and drive to its capital of Bissau.

On th...

Day 13-15: Northern Guinea, Labé

Estimated Drive Times- 9-10 hours each day.

Border information: Exit Guinea-Bissau at Kandika, enter Guinea at Kandika.

From Bissau we will journey through Guinea-Bissau and into the remote hilly areas of northern Guinea on our way to the town of Labé, t...

Day 16-17: Fouta Djallon, Labé

From Labé we will set off for an included 2-day excursion to the heart of the Fouta Djallon region of Guinea.

On the first day we will travel in 4x4 jeeps through very remote country roads to the small rural community of Aïnguel (approximately a 4 hour drive). ...

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Guided 2-day excursion to the stunning highland region of Fouta Djallon, with treks through the scenic hills to the incredible waterfalls and local villages, and an overnight stay in a community guesthouse

Day 18: Mamou ( 28th Nov 2019)

Estimated Drive Time- 6-7 hours.

Leaving the Fouta Djallon region behind us, we head south through central Guinea to the town of Mamou.

In Mamou we will stay in a local guesthouse.

Day 19: Southern Guinea

Estimated Drive Time- 7-8 hours.

Today we will continue our drive south through Guinea, stopping to wild camp close to the border with Sierra Leone.

Day 20-21: Freetown Peninsula

Estimated Drive Time- 7-8 hours.

Border information: Exit Guinea at Pamalap, enter Sierra Leone at Kindia.

Today we leave Freetown for the stunning beaches of Freetown Peninsular, where we will spend 2 nights for some well-deserved relaxation after our j...

Day 22: Freetown

Estimated Drive Time- 3-4 hours.

Today we will have a short drive up the western side of the Freetown Peninsular to arrive in the Aberdeen district of the city of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone.

In Freetown we will stay in a comfortable hotel with good facilities.

Day 23: Freetown

Border information: if you are joining in Freetown, you will most likely enter Sierra Leone at Freetown Lungi International Airport (IATA code: FNA).

There will be an important group meeting at 10:00am at the joining hotel- please look out at the hotel receptio...

Day 24-26: Freetown Peninsula

Estimated Drive Time- 2-3 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion only, and does not include any time taken for coffee or lunch stops, border crossings, photo stops, activities en route, c...

Day 27-28: Tiwai Island Sanctuary

Estimated Drive Time- 9-10 hours.

Leaving the Freetown Peninsular behind, today we have a full day's drive through Sierra Leone to the Tiwai Island Sanctuary, one of Sierra Leone's largest inland islands.

On the following day, we will enjoy various natur...

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, home to one of the densest populations of primates and pygmy hippos in Africa, and enjoy several included walks around the web of trails on the island

Day 29-30: Kabala

Estimated Drive Times- 6-8 hours each day.

Over the next 2 days we will travel north up through Sierra Leone to the small town of Kabala. Kabala is famous for being an oasis of cool air in the hills of northern Sierra Leone, and for its traditional Ronko-dyed c...

Day 31-32: Faranah, Gberia Fotombu

Estimated Drive Times- 5-8 hours each day.

Border information: Exit Sierra Leone and enter Guinea at Gberia-Fotombu.

The next 2 days we will spend travelling through the remote border region between Sierra Leone and Guinea, driving through scenic areas v...

Day 33: Guéckédou, Macenta

Estimated Drive Time- 7-9 hours.

Today we will travel through the central region of Guinea, stopping for a night in one of the towns en route (depending on how the drive goes, this may be Macenta or Guéckédou).

In Macenta or Guéckédou we will stay in a small locally-run hotel.

Day 34-35: Nzerekoré, Forested Guinea

Estimated Drive Time- 8-10 hours.

Today we will continue through the forested region of Guinea, visiting one of the famous vine bridges (Pont de Liana) en route. We will arrive at the small town of Nzerekoré in the heart of Guinea's Forest Region.

On the...

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Trek to the Pont de Liana, one of the phenomenal old vine bridges in the forested region of Guinea

Day 36-37: Western Côte d'Ivoire

Estimated Drive Times- 7-9 hours each day.

Border information: Exit Guinea at Gbakoré, enter Côte d'Ivoire at Gbapleu.

The next 2 days are spent crossing the border and driving through central Côte d'Ivoire. These days take us through some very remote ar...

Day 38-39: Korhogo

Estimated Drive Time- 7-8 hours.

Today we will drive through the lush countryside to the northern Ivorian town of Korhogo, famed for the multitude of crafts that are made there.

On the following day, we will head out on an included tour around many of th...

Day 40: Yamoussoukro

Estimated Drive Time- 6-7 hours.

Today we will drive to Yamoussoukro, the tiny and bizarre capital of Côte d'Ivoire. Yamoussoukro was the birthplace of Felix Houphouët-Boigny, the first president of independent Côte d'Ivoire, and is also the unusual location of...

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the opulent Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix, the largest Christian place of worship in the world

Day 41-43: Grand Bassam

Estimated Drive Time- 7-8 hours.

Today we will drive to the Atlantic coast, arriving at the old French colonial capital of Grand Bassam situated east of Abidjan.

On the following two days, we will have free time to explore the old colonial town and to relax on the beautiful beaches around our hotel.

In Grand Bassam we will stay in a local hotel on the beach.

Day 44-45: Elmina

Estimated Drive Time- 7-8 hours.

Border information: Exit Côte d'Ivoire at Elubo, enter Ghana at Elubo.

Today we cross into Ghana and then head east along the Atlantic coast to the beaches of Beru Akyinim near the historic town of Elmina.

On the f...

Day 46: Kakum National Park, Cape Coast

Estimated Drive Time- 2-4 hours.

Today we will head into the nearby town of Cape Coast for a fascinating and moving tour of the old slave fort there.

We will then drive inland to the rainforests of Kakum National Park. On arrival we will head out on an i...

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Explore the incredible rainforest canopy from the unique suspended bridges in Kakum National Park

Day 47-48: Kumasi, Kakum National Park

Estimated Drive Time- 5-6 hours.

Today we have an early start with an included morning visit to the Kakum National Park canopy walkways. These are a long series of hanging bridges at the forest canopy level that gives us a unique perspective of the rainforest- ...

Day 49: Accra

Estimated Drive Time- 6-7 hours.

Today we will drive to Accra, the chaotic capital of Ghana! We will have free time on arrival to explore the city.

In Accra we will stay in a comfortable hotel with good facilities.

Day 50: Accra

Border information: if you are joining in Accra, then you will most likely enter Ghana at Accra Kotoka International Airport (IATA code: ACC).

There will be an important group meeting at 10:00am at the joining hotel- please look out at the hotel reception for a...

Day 51: Akosombo

Estimated Drive Time- 3-4 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion only, and does not include any time taken for coffee or lunch stops, border crossings, photo stops, activities en route, c...

Day 52: Lake Volta, Akosombo

Today we will have an included visit to the nearby Akosombo Dam, a major project built in the 1960s to provide almost all of Ghana's energy needs. The rest of the day will be free to relax at our campsite in Akosombo.

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit Akosombo Dam, the colossal 1960s project that provides almost all of Ghana's energy needs and created Lake Volta, one of the world's largest man-made lakes

Day 53: Mont Klouto

Estimated Drive Time- 5-6 hours.

Border information: Exit Ghana at Klouto, enter Togo at Klouto.

Today we will have a full day's drive to the spectacular Mont Klouto, crossing the border into Togo.

In Mont Klouto we will stay in a campsite, with the option to upgrade to dorm accommodation.

Day 54: Mont Klouto

Today we will have a free day around the beautiful Mont Klouto region, with the opportunity to head out on optional forest walks or to visit Kpalimé town nearby.

In the evening, we will head to the village centre to see a spectacular show of drumming and dancing from the local villagers.

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
An evening of energetic drumming and dancing from the local villagers in Mont Klouto

Day 55: Central Togo

Estimated Drive Times- 6-7 hours each day.

Over the next 2 days we will drive up the length of Togo, all the way through the remote northern border with Benin. We will wild camp for 1 night en route.

Day 56: Tata Somba region

Estimated Drive Time- 6-7 hours.

Border information: Exit Togo at Ketao, enter Benin at Ouaké.

Today we will cross the border into Benin, before continuing our journey to the Tata Somba region close to the town of Tanguiéta.

In Tanguiéta we will stay in a basic local eco-lodge.

Day 57: Tata Somba region

This morning we will go on an included walking tour of the nearby Tata Somba villages with some of the local villagers. This is a fascinating visit to an area rarely visited by tourists, where we will learn a lot about the local traditional way of life and explore the...

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Go on a guided tour of the Tata Somba villages of northern Benin, learning about the traditional culture and way of life and visiting their incredible 2-storey 'mud castle' homes

Day 58-59: Pendjari National Park

Estimated Drive Time- 4-5 hours to the park, then as much time as required on game drives.

From the Tata Somba region we have a short journey north to the beautiful Pendjari National Park.

We will stay for two nights wild camping in the National Park, where we will have freedom to explore and head out on game drives in the truck in search of wildlife.

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the stunning landscapes of Pendjari National Park, famous for being one of the best wildlife reserves in West Africa

Day 60: Central Benin

Estimated Drive Time- 8-10 hours.

Today we have a full day's drive heading south through Benin. We will wild camp somewhere en route between the towns of Natitingou and Abomey.

Day 61-62: Abomey

Estimated Drive Time- 6-7 hours.

Our journey today continues to Abomey, the ancient capital of the Dahomey kingdom. On arrival we will take an included tour of the Dahomey Palace and Museum. We will then have a free day to explore the local area.

In Abomey we will stay in a campsite, with the possibility to upgrade to rooms for 2 nights.

Day 63: Ganvie

Estimated Drive Time- 6-8 hours.

This morning we will drive to Abomey-Calavi (a port on the outskirts of Cotonou), where we say goodbye to the truck for the night and jump aboard motorised pirogues to Ganvie, a fascinating town built entirely on stilts in the middle of Lake Nokoué.

In Ganvie we will stay in a basic hotel in the stilt village itself!

Day 64: Ouidah, Ganvie

Estimated Drive Time- 1-3 hours.

Today we will start with an included tour of the stilt town of Ganvie, exploring deeper on our pirogues and soaking up the unique way of life in the floating village. Following this, we will head back to land to re-join the truc...

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit to the incredible stilt village of Ganvie, where an entire community of fisherman live in a town entirely built on stilts in the middle of Lake Noukoe near Cotonou

Day 65: Grand Popo, Ouidah

Estimated Drive Time- 1-2 hours.

Today we will take a very interesting half-day tour of the sites in Ouidah, including the Voodoo Python Temple, the "Route des Esclaves" (Slave Route), La Maison du Brésil art gallery and the Ouidah Museum of History in the old ...

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
See the Vodun Temple of Pythons in Ouidah, dedicated to the voodoo snake diety Dangbe and home to hundreds of revered pythons! Half-day tour of Ouidah, including the museums and exhibitions at La Maison Bresil, learning about the history of slavery on the 'Route des Esclaves' and the Point of No Return, and a visit to the voodoo Snake Temple.

Day 66: Grand Popo

Today we will have a free day at Grand Popo for relaxing on the beach or taking a pirogue trip around the nearby ocean and mangroves.

There is also an option this evening to visit an incredible local vodun (voodoo) ceremony in the nearby village, complete with ...

Day 67: Agbodrafo

Estimated Drive Time- 2-3 hours.

Border information: Exit Benin and re-enter Togo at Hilla-Condji.

Leaving the beach behind, our journey continues over the border from Benin and back into Togo. We will head to the small quiet town of Agbodrafo on the sou...

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Trip in a local non-motorised pirogue across Lac Togo to Togoville, where you can explore the town and learn all about it's history and culture

Day 68: Keta

Estimated Drive Time- 4-5 hours.

Border information: exit Togo at Lomé, enter Ghana at Aflao.

Today we will cross back into Ghana and head for Keta, where we will visit the very atmospheric and evocative ruins of the abondoned Fort Prinzenstein, built by...

Daily Activities

Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the ruins of the small Danish slave fort of Fort Prinzenstein, and take in its haunting and moving atmosphere

Day 69: Accra

Estimated Drive Time- 4-5 hours.

The final drive of this trip takes us back to Accra, the chaotic capital of Ghana!

In Accra we will stay in a comfortable hotel with good facilities.

Day 70: Accra

Border information: if you are leaving in Accra, you will most likely exit Ghana at Accra Kotoka International Airport (IATA code: ACC).

Today is the end day for passengers finishing their trip in Accra. Please note there is no accommodation included on the tri...

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Optional Activities

Optional Activities

These activities are not included in the itinerary, however they are available to book and/or payable locally.

Day 1:

USD 8.49

Explore the atmospheric and historic Island of Goree

Free

Explore Senegal's bustling capital, Dakar

Free

Discover the incredible beaches of N'gor and Yoff on the northern edge of the Dakar Peninsula

Free

See the controversial African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, completed in 2010 - the tallest statue in Africa and built to symbolise Africa's emergence from European domination, it has been criticised by many for its 'Stalinist' design

USD 4.25

Visit the IFAN Museum of Arts (otherwise known as the Théodore Monod Museum), one of the best museums in Africa with 9000 objects of African art and culture from across the region, including traditional dress, masks, drums, and tools

Free

Visit the Village des Arts, Dakar's hub for local artists to display and showcase their work in a large garden space

Day 2-3:

Free

Explore Senegal's atmospheric colonial city of St. Louis

USD 42.46

Marvel at the abundant birdlife in the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

USD 16.98

Explore the incredible landscapes of the Langue de Barbarie National Park on the tip of the sandy peninsular near St. Louis

USD 1.02

Visit some of the museums of St. Louis, including the Jean Mermoz museum dedicated to the history of the pioneering French aviators that open up the air route from Africa to South America in the 1930s

USD 42.46

Visit the nearby Guembeul Nature Reserve, the centre for a gazelle reintroduction program and home to the African Spurred Tortoise

Day 4-5:

USD 4.25

Head out by pirogue to a nearby village to meet the locals (including their female chief!) and learn all about rural village life

Day 6-7:

USD 7.00

Take a fun safari truck ride through the dry deciduous forests of Kiang West National Park

Day 8-10:

Free

Relax, sunbathe, swim and explore on the idyllic beaches of Cap Skirring and Kabrousse

USD 25.48

Head out on a fishing trip on the Atlantic near Cap Skirring, having your catch for dinner that evening!

USD 33.97

Go out on a great day trip on the pirogues along the coast of Cap Skirring and to some nearby scenic islands

USD 8.49

Hire bikes to explore the beautiful coastline of the Altantic near Cap Skirring

USD 59.45

Head on an exhilirating quad-biking expedition down the miles of sandy beaches on the Cap Skirring coast (when available)

Day 20-21:

Free

Relax on some of the best beaches in the world dotted along the Freetown Peninsula

USD 25

Take a boat trip to explore the beautiful and overgrown Banana Islands off the coast of the Freetown Peninsula

USD 15

Visit the orphan chimpanzees at Tacaguma Chimpanzee Sanctuary outside of Freetown, a wonderful organisation that rehabilitates rescued chimpanzees for their return to the wild

USD 10

Head out with the locals in their traditional wooden boats to try your hand at fishing

USD 10

Hire surfboards to take out onto the waves of Bureh Beach, one of West Africa's best surfing spots

USD 180

Head out on a diving trip around the reefs and shipwrecks off the Banana Islands

USD 120

Snorkel through the idyllic waters off the Banana Islands near Freetown Peninsula

Day 22:

Free

See the Freetown Cotton Tree, the city's most famous landmark and home to hundreds of bats that fly out at dusk

Free

See the King's Yard Gate, where the ancestors of all modern Creole people will have passed through on their way to a free life after their rescue from illegal slaving ships

Free

Learn about Sierra Leone's traditional history and cultures at the National Museum

USD 150

Take a boat to the overgrown ruins of the old slaving fort of Bunce Island, from where the ancestors of most modern African-Americans were shipped to the New World

USD 5

Visit the Sierra Leone National Railway Museum, a remarkable collection of old trains that was hidden from destruction for 30 years

Day 23:

Free

See the Freetown Cotton Tree, the city's most famous landmark and home to hundreds of bats that fly out at dusk

Free

See the King's Yard Gate, where the ancestors of all modern Creole people will have passed through on their way to a free life after their rescue from illegal slaving ships

Free

Learn about Sierra Leone's traditional history and cultures at the National Museum

Free

USD 5

Visit the Sierra Leone National Railway Museum, a remarkable collection of old trains that was hidden from destruction for 30 years

USD 150

Take a boat to the overgrown ruins of the old slaving fort of Bunce Island, from where the ancestors of most modern African-Americans were shipped to the New World

Day 24-26:

USD 15

Visit the orphan chimpanzees at Tacaguma Chimpanzee Sanctuary outside of Freetown, a wonderful organisation that rehabilitates rescued chimpanzees for their return to the wild

Free

Relax on some of the best beaches in the world dotted along the Freetown Peninsula

USD 25

Take a boat trip to explore the beautiful and overgrown Banana Islands off the coast of the Freetown Peninsula

USD 10

Head out with the locals in their traditional wooden boats to try your hand at fishing

USD 10

Hire surfboards to take out onto the waves of Bureh Beach, one of West Africa's best surfing spots

USD 180

Head out on a diving trip around the reefs and shipwrecks off the Banana Islands

USD 120

Snorkel through the idyllic waters off the Banana Islands near Freetown Peninsula

Day 27-28:

USD 10

Take an optional canoe or motor boat tour through the Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary (if available)

Day 29-30:

Free

Freely explore the markets of Kabala or walk to the top of the nearby Gbawuria Hill

Day 34-35:

Free

Freely explore the forested region of Guinea and the market town of Nzerekoré on foot

Day 38-39:

USD 5

See a performance of drumming and acrobatic dancing in the villages near Korhogo

Day 41-43:

Free

Discover the stunning beaches and old colonial buildings of Grand Bassam, the original French capital of Côte d'Ivoire

USD 3.40

Visit the National Museum of Costume, which showcases the cultural dresses of the different tribes of Côte d’Ivoire

Day 44-45:

USD 3.70

Visit and explore the historic Elmina Castle

Day 46:

Free

Visit to the stunning jungles of Kakum National Park and walk through the rainforests at night

USD 1.85

Learn all about the area's stingless bees and their importance to the local ecology at the International Stingless Bee Centre near Kakum National Park (if time allows)

USD 2.77

Visit the Monkey Forest Resort Animal Sanctuary near Kakum NP, a sanctuary for animals rescued from poachers (if time allows)

Free

Learn all about the appalling history of the Atlantic slave trade with a tour of the historic Cape Coast Castle

Day 47-48:

USD 1.85

Visit to Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti kingdom and culture

Free

Freely explore the bustling and colossal centre of Kejetia, the largest market in West Africa

USD 0.92

Visit the National Cultural Centre and the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum to learn all about the history and culture of the Ashanti civilisation, of which Kumasi is still the capital

USD 1.48

Find out all about the British-Ashanti Wars of the 19th century on a guided tour of the Ghana Armed Forces Museum in Kumasi

USD 5.54

Escape the city and explore the shore of Lake Bosumtwe, a circular lake formed by a meteorite crash 100 million years ago

Day 49:

USD 0.92

Explore the fascinating and chaotic Ghanaian capital city of Accra

USD 7.39

Learn all about the history and culture of Ghana in the National Museum

USD 0.92

Visit the famous Labadi Beach situated on the outskirts of Accra

Free

Freely explore the huge Independence Square and Black Star Arch in Accra, where independence was celebrated in 1957

Free

Freely explore the area of Jamestown, Accra's oldest district and a vibrant fishing area

Free

Visit the outside of the famous Osu Castle, the seat of power in Ghana since the 1600s

Day 50:

USD 0.92

Explore the fascinating and chaotic Ghanaian capital city of Accra

USD 7.39

Learn all about the history and culture of Ghana in the National Museum

USD 0.92

Visit the famous Labadi Beach situated on the outskirts of Accra

Free

Freely explore the huge Independence Square and Black Star Arch in Accra, where independence was celebrated in 1957

Free

Freely explore the area of Jamestown, Accra's oldest district and a vibrant fishing area

Free

Visit the outside of the famous Osu Castle, the seat of power in Ghana since the 1600s

Day 54:

USD 13.59

Guided walks around Mont Klouto looking for butterflies and enjoying the beautiful forest scenery

Day 57:

USD 4.25

Head out on a guided walk through the beautiful scenery in the hills of the Tata Somba region to visit some local waterfalls

Day 61-62:

USD 6.45

A guided tour of the capital of the ancient Dahomey empire, including the Dahomey Palace and Museum.

Day 64:

Free

Half-day tour of Ouidah, including the museums and exhibitions at La Maison Bresil, learning about the history of slavery on the 'Route des Esclaves' and the Point of No Return, and a visit to the voodoo Snake Temple.

Free

See the Vodun Temple of Pythons in Ouidah, dedicated to the voodoo snake diety Dangbe and home to hundreds of revered pythons!

Free

Visit the Point of No Return, the UNESCO-built memorial to the thousands of slaves that last departed Africa at that point - there is also the option to walk the 4km route from the fort to this point, known as the Slave Route

Free

Visit La Maison du Brésil, an excellent exhibition of modern scuplture, paintings and photos, as well as a museum of voodoo culture and objects related to the African diaspora

Day 66:

USD 8.49

Head out at night to walk to the remote beaches where Atlantic Green Turtles are often seen laying their eggs between Novermber and March (please note that sightings of turtles are not guaranteed, and the chances of seeing them are more like 50-50!)

USD 20

Observe a local voodoo celebration in the nearby village of Grand Popo, watch the hypnotic drumming and dancing of the 'Nightwatchman', and see some mind-blowing black magic!

USD 8.49

Explore the rivers, mangroves and villages of Grand Popo on a pirogue trip around the local area

Day 67:

Free

Relax on the beach of the stunning Lac Togo at Agbodrafo

Day 69:

USD 0.92

Explore the fascinating and chaotic Ghanaian capital city of Accra

USD 7.39

Learn all about the history and culture of Ghana in the National Museum

USD 0.92

Visit the famous Labadi Beach situated on the outskirts of Accra

Free

Freely explore the huge Independence Square and Black Star Arch in Accra, where independence was celebrated in 1957

Free

Freely explore the area of Jamestown, Accra's oldest district and a vibrant fishing area

Free

Visit the outside of the famous Osu Castle, the seat of power in Ghana since the 1600s

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