Ghana, Togo & Benin - 11 days
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Tour Overview
Explore West Africa on this 11-day journey beginning and ending in Accra, taking in the best of Ghana, Togo and Benin. Explore poignant heritage sites and unforgettable cultural encounters. You’ll delve into Accra’s museums and lively neighbourhoods before crossing into Togo and Benin to visit bustling markets, voodoo shrines and historic coastal towns. Highlights include a boat trip to Togoville, the stilt village of Ganvie and a serene cruise on the Volta River. Back in Ghana, you’ll discover Ashanti traditions in Kumasi, walk the rainforest canopy at Kakum and reflect on the region’s history at Cape Coast and Elmina.
Start
Accra
End
Accra
Destination
Accra
Days
11
Pace
Medium
Range
Handpicked
Max Group Size
Min 8 - Max 25
Min Age
8
Trip Code: GHTGBE
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Accra - Explore the National Museum and Independence Square to uncover Ghana’s cultural heritage and modern political landmarks
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Lomé - Discover the Grand Marché and German Cathedral for insight into Togolese commerce and colonial architecture
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Togoville - Experience Voodoo shrines and historic lakeside sites that reveal the region’s spiritual traditions and slave trade links
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Ouidah - Visit the Python Temple and the Portal of No Return to learn about Benin’s Voodoo culture and slave trade history
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Ganvie - Glide through the stilt village on Lake Nokoué to observe daily life in this unique waterside community
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Akosombo - Cruise the Volta River and view the Akosombo Dam to appreciate Ghana’s key hydroelectric project
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Kumasi - Examine Ashanti heritage at traditional shrine buildings, Kente weaving villages, and the historic Manhyia Palace
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Cape Coast - Tour Cape Coast Castle to understand the transatlantic slave trade and the importance of the Door of No Return
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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