Ghana, Togo & Benin IV

Day 1: Accra to Elmina.

• We start in Accra in the early morning by exploring the capital and driving out to Elmina after lunch.
• Overnight in Elmina.

Day 2: Cape Coast & Elmina.

• In the early morning, we’ll set out to explore the most important historical part of Ghana. Cape Coast and Elmina were strongholds for commerce and slave trade. We’ll venture in their dark past, from the dungeons of their castles, to the fishing ports that are still lively today.
• We’ll mingle with locals in the fish markets and try some of the local delicacies for lunch.
• In the evening we will drive to Kakum NP and sleep by the forest.
• Overnight in Kakum.

Day 3: Kakum NP & Akossombo.

• It’s time to venture into Kakum NP, one of the crown jewels of Ghana’s natural diversity. After exploring this lush virgin rainforest from the ground to its canopy, we’ll head towards the border with Togo.
• In the afternoon, we will discover the Volta region on a canoe, the best way to enjoy this ecosystem and take in the local life.
• We’ll end our day in Akossombo, home of the second biggest dam in Africa (after Aswan).
• Overnight in Akossombo.

Day 4: Lomé

• Today we’ll cross into Togo and head to its capital, Lomé, where we will explore it’s interesting Voodoo Market.
• Overnight in Lomé.

Day 5: Lomé to Grand Popo. 

• It’s time to head to Benin, where we will continue to deepen our understanding of the Voodoo religion near Lake Ahemé. We will partake on an authentic local ritual. Something very special that outsiders rarely get to see.
• Afternoon by the beach at Grand Popo.
• Overnight in Grand Popo.

Day 6: Voodoo Festival

• Today we will witness something truly unique: the most important Voodoo Festival in Benin. It’s the most significant day of the Year for those that practice this animist religion.
• Overnight close to the Festival.

Day 7: Ouidah, Ganvié and Cotonou.

• In the morning, we’ll explore Ouidah an important point in Benin’s slave trade and also a crucial center of Voodoo. From there, we will venture to Ganvié, the town on lake Nokoue, built on stilt houses, canals instead of streets and boats instead of cars.
• The afternoon, we’ll relax by the pool of our Hotel, and go out to explore the market in Cotonou.
• Overnight in Cotonou.

Day 8: Free time, fly out. 

• After breakfast, the worst moment of every Expedition: we say goodbye. The Expedition is finished and we fly out.