A Taste of West Africa - Ghana Togo & Benin

5 (5)
Duration
8 days
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Ages
0 - 70 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

Experience diverse cultures and traditions of Ghana Togo & Benin Participate in enchanting and authentic voodoo rituals in the birthplace of the voodoo religion. Visit the ancient Ashanti Kingdom and the Manhyia Palace Discover unsual merchandise at a voodoo market  Visit historical sites including Forts & Castles that mark the coastline of West Africa Experience boatride to witness live on a village on Stilts Other activitie include the Gelede Masked dance and a Zangbeto Ceremony, a dance ritual of the gods Join us for a taste of West Africa

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Pickup

What's included

Lunch
Breakfast: 7

Itinerary

Day 1: Accra Arrival
A representative of Blastours will meet group for a hotel transfer. Depending on the time of arrival, we can experience a walking tour through James Town, old Accra.

The Roots Apartment, 3 star accommodation

Day 2: Accra - Elmina
Experience a walk across the canopy walkway of the Kakum National Park comprising of undisturbed virgin rain forest. Individuals have the option of a 1 hour walking tour through the forest trails or to experience a walking tour on the longest and highest canopy walkway in West Africa.

Overnight stay at the Lemon Beach Resort, 3-star accommodation

Breakfast:

Day 3: Cape Coast - Accra
Visit the Elmina castle, a well preserved castle for an insight into the history of Slavery

Roots Hotel Apartment, Osu

Lunch: Create several West African traditional dishes and then enjoy eating the feast prepared

Breakfast:

Day 4: Accra
visit the Fantasy Coffin makers, who make coffins to reflect a person’s affiliation. Meet the man behind this fascinating trade

Roots Hotel Apartment, Osu

Breakfast:

Day 5: Accra - Lome - Ouidah
A large open-air market, also the realm of the famous “Nana Benz“

Hotel Casa del Papa, Ouidah

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Day 6: Ouidah - Porto Novo - Cotonou
Many Afro- Brazilians settled in Porto Novo following their return to Africa after emancipation in Brazil. We will visit the vibrant market and Ethnographic museum, and the Grand Mosque, formerly a church designed in Brazilian style, Da Silva Museum and the 300 year-old Palace of King Toffa, which retraces the history of Porto-Novo

Hotel du Lac, in Cotonou

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Day 7: Cotonou - Ganvie - Lome - Accra
Experience a boat ride on the Nakoue river to the highlight of any trip to West Africa. Ganvie, the “Venice” of the Continent is a 500-year-old village on water. In ancient times people took refuge on Lake Nokoue from the attacks of the Fons and the Dahomey warriors, who were forbidden by a deep belief to fight on water.

Roots Hotel, Accra

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Day 8: Accra - Departure
Free day shopping before departure

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