Explore West Africa: 14-Day Cultural Tour of Benin, Togo & Ghana
Embark on an unforgettable 14-day cultural expedition through the heart of West Africa, traversing Benin, Togo, and Ghana. This journey offers a deep dive into the region’s rich heritage, highlighted by the vibrant Ouidah Voodoo Festival and the majestic Akwasidae Festival.
Explore West Africa: 14-Day Cultural Tour of Benin, Togo & Ghana
Embark on an unforgettable 14-day cultural expedition through the heart of West Africa, traversing Benin, Togo, and Ghana. This journey offers a deep dive into the region’s rich heritage, highlighted by the vibrant Ouidah Voodoo Festival and the majestic Akwasidae Festival.
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This unique multi-country tour is crafted to give you a seamless journey through West Africa’s most culturally rich and scenic destinations.
Explore West Africa: 14-Day Cultural Tour of Benin, Togo & Ghana
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Enjoy leisure time before your departure. Depending on your flight schedule, optional visits to sites in Accra can be arranged.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Address:
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…
Address:
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
Address:
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.
Address:
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…
Address:
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Enjoy leisure time before your departure. Depending on your flight schedule, optional visits to sites in Accra can be arranged.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Address:
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…
Address:
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
Address:
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.
Address:
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…
Address:
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.
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