Ghana, Togo & Benin VII
Jan 5th, 2025 – Jan 12th, 2025
8 days · 7 nights
Wander Expeditions
5+ years group traveling
Itinerary
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: Kakum NP & Akossombo
- In the early morning, we'll set out to explore Kakum NP, one of the crown jewels of Ghana's natural diversity. Then, we'll end our day in Akosombo, home of the second biggest dam in Africa (after Aswan). Overnight in Akosombo.
- Overnight in Akossombo.
Day 3: Akossombo & Lomé (Togo)
- We will discover the Volta region on a kayak, the best way to enjoy this ecosystem and take in the local life. Then, we'll cross into Togo, and explore the capital, Lomé.
- Overnight in Lomé.
Day 4: Lomé & Benin
- Today we'll visit Togo's Voodoo Market. Then, we will drive to Benin, crossing the border. We'll enter Benin and head straight to Bopa to enjoy an afternoon of magical dance (Voodoo dance) at the Shango temple.
- Overnight in Bopa
Day 5: Ouidah & Abomey
- We'll pass through Ouidah, visit the snake temple, and follow the slave route. We'll continue to Abomey to see the chameleon-shaped building, the fetish market, and end up in Cove.
- Overnight in Cove
Day 6: Cove & Porto Novo
- After breakfast, we'll head to the Fulani area, then continue to the Holi tribe. Afterwards, we'll head to Porto Novo. We'll have a view of the capital and take a trip on the black river. In the evening, we'll arrive in Cotonou
- Overnight in Cotonou.
Day 7: Cotonou & Ganvié
- We will have the full day in Cotonou, visit Ganvie (the Venice of Africa) comfortably and see the craft market.
- 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.
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