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Explore Ghana & Côte d’Ivoir

Price: $3995
10 Day Tour

Join us for a culturally immersive 10-day tour through the vibrant nations of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. From the historic slave castles of Cape Coast and the vibrant markets of Kumasi to the sacred crocodiles of Yamoussoukro and the colonial charm of Grand-Bassam, this journey offers a unique blend of West African heritage, spirituality, and contemporary culture.

Day 1
Arrival in Cotonou, Benin

Welcome to Cotonou! Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by our experienced tour guide and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy a brief orientation about the exciting adventures ahead.

Accommodation: Golden Tulip Le Diplomate

Day 2
Porto-Novo Exploration

Journey to Porto-Novo, Benin’s official capital, to explore its rich history and colonial architecture. Visit the Great Mosque, the Royal Palace of King Toffa, and local markets. Return to Cotonou for a city tour, including the Esplanade des Amazones and Remembrance Square.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3
Ouidah Voodoo Festival

Experience the spiritual vibrancy of the Ouidah Voodoo Festival, held annually on January 10th. Witness traditional ceremonies, dances, and rituals that honor the Vodun religion. Visit the Temple of Pythons, Sacred Forest, and the Gate of No Return.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4
Ganvie and Abomey

Explore Ganvie, the “Venice of Africa,” a village built on stilts over Lake Nokoué. Continue to Abomey to visit the Royal Palaces, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and learn about the Dahomey Kingdom’s history.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5
Journey to Togo

Travel to Togo, stopping at Agbodrafo’s slave house. Enjoy a boat ride to Togoville, a village rich in Vodun traditions. Arrive in Lomé for a city tour, including the Independence Square, National Museum, and the Akodessewa Fetish Market.

Accommodation: Hotel Sancta Maria

Day 6
Davedi Village Experience

Visit Davedi, a rural village where you’ll engage with locals, witness the twin dolls ceremony, and enjoy traditional dances. Learn about the significance of twins in local culture.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7
Vume Pottery and Arrival in Accra

Cross into Ghana, stopping at Vume, renowned for its pottery. Arrive in Accra, Ghana’s capital, and settle into your hotel.

Accommodation: Lancaster Accra Hotel

Day 8
Accra City Tour

Explore Accra’s landmarks, including the W.E.B. DuBois Centre, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Independence Square, and the Arts and Crafts Centre. Discover the unique fantasy coffins of Teshie and Nungua.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9
Cape Coast and Elmina

Travel to Ghana’s coast to visit Elmina Castle, the oldest European structure in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Cape Coast Castle, both significant to the transatlantic slave trade.

Accommodation: Ridge Royal Hotel

Day 10
Cultural Immersion

Visit the Elmina fish market and interact with local fishermen. Enjoy a cultural performance in the evening, showcasing traditional music and dance.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11
Assin Manso and Kumasi

Stop at Assin Manso’s Slave River, a poignant site in slave trade history. Continue to Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom, and visit the National Cultural Centre.

Accommodation: Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel

Day 12
Akwasidae Festival

Experience the Akwasidae Festival at Manhyia Palace, a vibrant celebration held every six weeks to honor Ashanti ancestors. Witness the Asantehene (Ashanti King) in a grand durbar, adorned in regal attire, receiving homage from sub-chiefs and subjects.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13
Ashanti Craft Villages

Explore nearby craft villages to see Kente cloth weaving, Adinkra cloth stamping, and wood carving. Return to Accra for your final night.

Accommodation: Lancaster Accra Hotel

Day 14
Departure

Enjoy leisure time before your departure. Depending on your flight schedule, optional visits to sites in Accra can be arranged.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Golden Tulip Le Diplomate

Address:

Cotonou

Cotonou, Benin is swiftly becoming a major centre for international commerce, home to embassies and government offices. The Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou hotel is a brand new addition to…

Hotel Sancta Maria

Address:

Lomé

4 stars hotel located in the center of Lomé, front of the beach. All confort hotel with full services: air-conditionned rooms, suites, internet wifi, restaurant.     Book Hotel Below

Lancaster Accra Hotel

Address:

Accra

Lancaster Accra Accra offers a selection of accommodations to suite your travelling needs. With 234 rooms, our 4-star hotel is able to make your business stay comfortable and carefree. You will enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay, with easy access to entertainment and recreation elsewhere on the premises.

Ridge Royal Hotel

Address:

Elmina

You get to live like royalty once you move out of the usual. Ridge Royal Hotel transports you to the pinnacle of comfort and luxury in the most luxurious of…

Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel

Address:

Kumasi

Lancaster Accra Accra offers a selection of accommodations to suite your travelling needs. With 234 rooms, our 4-star hotel is able to make your business stay comfortable and carefree. You will enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay, with easy access to entertainment and recreation elsewhere on the premises.

Day 1
Arrival in Cotonou, Benin

Welcome to Cotonou! Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by our experienced tour guide and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy a brief orientation about the exciting adventures ahead.

Accommodation: Golden Tulip Le Diplomate

Day 2
Porto-Novo Exploration

Journey to Porto-Novo, Benin’s official capital, to explore its rich history and colonial architecture. Visit the Great Mosque, the Royal Palace of King Toffa, and local markets. Return to Cotonou for a city tour, including the Esplanade des Amazones and Remembrance Square.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3
Ouidah Voodoo Festival

Experience the spiritual vibrancy of the Ouidah Voodoo Festival, held annually on January 10th. Witness traditional ceremonies, dances, and rituals that honor the Vodun religion. Visit the Temple of Pythons, Sacred Forest, and the Gate of No Return.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4
Ganvie and Abomey

Explore Ganvie, the “Venice of Africa,” a village built on stilts over Lake Nokoué. Continue to Abomey to visit the Royal Palaces, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and learn about the Dahomey Kingdom’s history.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5
Journey to Togo

Travel to Togo, stopping at Agbodrafo’s slave house. Enjoy a boat ride to Togoville, a village rich in Vodun traditions. Arrive in Lomé for a city tour, including the Independence Square, National Museum, and the Akodessewa Fetish Market.

Accommodation: Hotel Sancta Maria

Day 6
Davedi Village Experience

Visit Davedi, a rural village where you’ll engage with locals, witness the twin dolls ceremony, and enjoy traditional dances. Learn about the significance of twins in local culture.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7
Vume Pottery and Arrival in Accra

Cross into Ghana, stopping at Vume, renowned for its pottery. Arrive in Accra, Ghana’s capital, and settle into your hotel.

Accommodation: Lancaster Accra Hotel

Day 8
Accra City Tour

Explore Accra’s landmarks, including the W.E.B. DuBois Centre, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Independence Square, and the Arts and Crafts Centre. Discover the unique fantasy coffins of Teshie and Nungua.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9
Cape Coast and Elmina

Travel to Ghana’s coast to visit Elmina Castle, the oldest European structure in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Cape Coast Castle, both significant to the transatlantic slave trade.

Accommodation: Ridge Royal Hotel

Day 10
Cultural Immersion

Visit the Elmina fish market and interact with local fishermen. Enjoy a cultural performance in the evening, showcasing traditional music and dance.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11
Assin Manso and Kumasi

Stop at Assin Manso’s Slave River, a poignant site in slave trade history. Continue to Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom, and visit the National Cultural Centre.

Accommodation: Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel

Day 12
Akwasidae Festival

Experience the Akwasidae Festival at Manhyia Palace, a vibrant celebration held every six weeks to honor Ashanti ancestors. Witness the Asantehene (Ashanti King) in a grand durbar, adorned in regal attire, receiving homage from sub-chiefs and subjects.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13
Ashanti Craft Villages

Explore nearby craft villages to see Kente cloth weaving, Adinkra cloth stamping, and wood carving. Return to Accra for your final night.

Accommodation: Lancaster Accra Hotel

Day 14
Departure

Enjoy leisure time before your departure. Depending on your flight schedule, optional visits to sites in Accra can be arranged.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Golden Tulip Le Diplomate

Address:

Cotonou

Cotonou, Benin is swiftly becoming a major centre for international commerce, home to embassies and government offices. The Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou hotel is a brand new addition to…

Hotel Sancta Maria

Address:

Lomé

4 stars hotel located in the center of Lomé, front of the beach. All confort hotel with full services: air-conditionned rooms, suites, internet wifi, restaurant.     Book Hotel Below

Lancaster Accra Hotel

Address:

Accra

Lancaster Accra Accra offers a selection of accommodations to suite your travelling needs. With 234 rooms, our 4-star hotel is able to make your business stay comfortable and carefree. You will enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay, with easy access to entertainment and recreation elsewhere on the premises.

Ridge Royal Hotel

Address:

Elmina

You get to live like royalty once you move out of the usual. Ridge Royal Hotel transports you to the pinnacle of comfort and luxury in the most luxurious of…

Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel

Address:

Kumasi

Lancaster Accra Accra offers a selection of accommodations to suite your travelling needs. With 234 rooms, our 4-star hotel is able to make your business stay comfortable and carefree. You will enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay, with easy access to entertainment and recreation elsewhere on the premises.

Trip Includes

  • 🟢 Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
  • 🟢 Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
  • 🟢 Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
  • 🟢 Transportation in private vehicle
  • 🟢 Experienced cultural tour guide
  • 🟢 Meals (Breakfast daily)
  • 🟢 Admission to listed sites
  • 🟢 Assistance with visa application

Trip Excludes

  • 🔴 Cost of visa
  • 🔴 Meals not listed
  • 🔴 Travel Insurance
  • 🔴 Gratuity to driver and guide

Book Your Trip

14 Day Tour
Price: $5795

Guaranteed departures with minimum two travelers