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Expedition
Ghana, Togo & Benin
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Ghana, Togo & Benin
Ghana, Togo and Benin are the perfect first experience in West Africa, while still keeping all the thrill and adventure you seek for in any off-the-beaten path experience. Ghana offers epic outdoors from Kakum NP to a gorgeous photogenic coast sprinkled with colonial castles. Togo and Benin are also the home of Voodoo, which we will try to understand as a belief system based on nature and spirituality, breaking the stereotypes of western pop-culture. Finally, we will marvel in stunning sceneries and the unique stilt lake villages that are found in both neighboring countries. It’s the Expedition of a lifetime, where you will create stories that will last forever! You can’t miss it!
IMPORTANT: This expedition has been designed in combination with our West Africa and Mauritania itineraries to provide you with the opportunity to explore all West African countries from Mauritania to Benin. You can combine this expedition with the West Africa and Mauritania expeditions in the following weeks! (If you apply for 2 or 3 of these expeditions, your applications will receive preference for selection.)”
- Trip dates: November 11th - 18th 2024
- 8 days
- 7 nights
itinerary
Day 1: Abidjan to Elmina.
- We start in Abidjan in the early morning and drive out to Ghana. After crossing the border, we will enjoy some R&R in our hotel in Elmina.
- 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: Akossombo & Kpalimé
- Today we’ll cross into Togo. First thing, we will venture into Ewe country and go on a small hike to meet the Ewe tribe atop Agou Mountain. The Ewe are an animist tribe and we’ll spend the afternoon with them as they go about their day lives.
- Overnight in Kpalimé.
Day 5: Lomé
- We’ll drive to the capital of Togo, and explore it’s interesting Voodoo Market.
- Overnight in Lomé.
Day 6: 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 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.
Included
Not included
Accomodation
Shared twin room in 3-4 star hotels (when available) on a bed and breakfast basis.Guides
Expert local guide and fixer.Transport
Private vehicles, fuel and driversVisa Support
We'll help you prepare the visas for Ghana, Togo and Benin.Contribution to local communities
Every tribe visit tries to create an impact in the community with our contributionsActivities and Tickets
Every visit, entrance ticket or activity is included.
November 11th – 18th 2024
Our Selection Process takes only 10 minutes and it helps us create the best travel family!
FAQ
HOW DO I GET A VISA FOR GHANA, TOGO AND BENIN?
Togo has on arrival visa for most nationalities and Benin has an evisa that is easy to apply for online. For Ghana you can apply at your nearest Embassy or pick it on arrival with a letter we will prepare for you. We can give you support when the time comes.
WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO GET THERE?
Wander Expedition doesn’t book flights for you and is ultimately not responsible for your flight connection, but we can offer guidance and support when you research the best options for you.
We’ll fly to Abidjan and out of Cotonou.
ARE GHANA, TOGO AND BENIN SAFE?
We will be always accompanied by an expert local crew, which will help us interact with locals and have the best possible experience.
WHO IS THIS EXPEDITION FOR?
Ghana, Togo and Benin are a friendly gateway to West Africa but still remain very untouched by tourism. They are perfect if you are looking for an adventure and creating stories with a powerful human connection and photogenic landscapes.
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