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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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.
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.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
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David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024