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Ghana, Togo & Benin Uncovered

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Accra, Ghana → Accra, Ghana

Country: Benin, Ghana, Togo
Start: Accra, Ghana
End: Accra, Ghana
Date: Flexible
Duration: 22 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Wildlife, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 21 breakfasts, 21 lunches, 22 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4WD safari jeep, pirogue, motorboat, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Makola Market, Jamestown, Black Star Square, and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra.
Hike to Wli Falls, the highest waterfall in West Africa.
Climb Mount Afadjato, Ghana's highest peak.
Visit Tafi Atome's sacred Mona monkey sanctuary.
Cross Lake Togo by pirogue to reach Togoville, a centre of Vodun traditions.
Tour Ouidah's Slave Route, Sacred Forest, and Python Temple.
Navigate the stilt village of Ganvié on Lake Nokoué.
Discover the Royal Palaces of Abomey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Track West African wildlife in Pendjari National Park.
Observe West African lions, roan antelope, buffalo, hippopotamus, and numerous bird species.
Visit Tata Somba fortress-style dwellings in northern Benin.
Experience Sokodé's horse dances and fire dances.
Learn about Kente weaving in Adanwomase.
Create your own Adinkra cloth in Ntonso.
Visit Manhyia Palace and the Asante royal capital of Kumasi.
Explore Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle.
Walk Kakum National Park's rainforest canopy walkway.
Visit Assin Manso, the "Last Bath" site of enslaved Africans.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the journey
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Private transport throughout Ghana, Togo, and Benin
Services of experienced local guides and driver
Fuel, road tolls, and bridge fees
National park, monument, museum, and site entrance fees listed in the itinerary
Pendjari National Park safari activities
Guided cultural visits and community experiences
Boat and pirogue excursions included in the itinerary
Kakum National Park canopy walkway experience
Visits to Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Ganvié, Ouidah, Abomey, Kumasi, and other listed attractions
Bottled drinking water during overland travel

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Visa fees for Ghana, Togo, and Benin
Travel insurance
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and other drinks beyond provided bottled water
Laundry, telephone charges, souvenirs, and personal expenses
Optional activities not specifically listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and local service providers

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a comprehensive introduction to Ghana, Togo, and Benin.
Enjoy combining history, culture, wildlife, and community encounters.
Interested in the history of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Want to learn about Vodun traditions and West African spiritual practices.
Enjoy wildlife viewing without East Africa-style crowds.
Comfortable with multiple border crossings.
Appreciate markets, crafts, local food, and cultural immersion.
Enjoy moderate walks, hikes, and active sightseeing.
Prefer luxury-focused holidays with minimal travel time.
Dislike long overland journeys between destinations.
Prefer wildlife-focused safaris over cultural experiences.
Have difficulty walking on uneven ground, trails, or historic sites.
Want extensive beach or resort downtime.
Prefer highly structured tourism environments rather than authentic local settings.

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Ghana, Togo & Benin Uncovered

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Accra

Day 2: Accra

Day 3: Accra – Wli

Day 4: Mount Afadjato & Tafi Atome

Day 5: Lomé

Day 6: Aného – Togoville – Ouidah

Day 7: Ouidah – Cotonou

Day 8: Porto-Novo

Day 9: Ganvié – Abomey

Day 10: Abomey – Natitingou

Day 11: Tanougou Falls – Pendjari National Park

Days 12 & 13: Pendjari National Park

Day 14: Tata Somba – Koutammakou – Kara

Day 15: Kara – Sokodé

Day 16: Sokodé – Tamale

Day 17: Tamale – Kumasi

Day 18: Kumasi

Day 19: Ashanti Villages

Day 20: Assin Manso – Cape Coast

Day 21: Kakum National Park – Elmina

Day 22: Abandze – Accra – Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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