Cultural Guided Tours

WEST AFRICA CULTURAL ADVENTURE

14 Days / 13 Nights – Benin • Togo • Ghana Departure & Return: Cotonou, Benin Embark on a journey through the heart of West Africa, exploring vibrant cultures, historic kingdoms, lush landscapes, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. This 14-day adventure takes you from the bustling streets of Cotonou to sacred hills, traditional villages, tropical forests, and the shores of the Atlantic. Day 1: Arrival in Cotonou Airport pickup and hotel check-in Afternoon city tour: Amazone Square, local markets, and beaches Overnight: Cotonou Day 2: Cotonou → Ganvié → Abomey Morning departure to Ganvié Boat trip on Lake Nokoué: floating village life, stilt houses, local traditions Lunch at the village Continue to Abomey Overnight: Abomey Day 3: Abomey → Dassa – Royal Heritage Morning visit: Abomey Royal Palaces Museum (UNESCO) Explore local artisans: bronze casting, weaving, traditional crafts Afternoon drive to Dassa-Zoumè Overnight: Dassa Day 4: Dassa → Savalou – Hills, Spirituality & Royalty Morning: explore Dassa’s sacred hills and caves Learn about Idatcha traditions and local rituals Afternoon drive to Savalou Visit the Savalou Royal Palace and meet local dignitaries Overnight: Savalou Day 5: Savalou → Couvent Dankoli → Boukoumbé – Somba Country Depart Savalou Stop at the Couvent Dankoli, a major spiritual and religious site Continue to Boukoumbé Explore Tata Somba, traditional fortified houses Cultural exchange: dance, storytelling, ancestral rituals Overnight: Boukoumbé Day 6: Boukoumbé → Koutammakou (Togo) → Tcharé Border crossing: Benin → Togo Enter Batammariba region (UNESCO) Visit Takienta: fortified traditional houses Continue to Tcharé for panoramic views Overnight: Kara Day 7: Tcharé → Kpalimé – Art & Nature Travel to Kpalimé Visit artisan workshops: batik, sculpture, coffee & cocoa production Hike to a nearby waterfall (Womé or Kpimé) Overnight: Kpalimé Day 8: Kpalimé → Ghana (Border) → Accra Cross the border into Ghana Drive to Accra City tour: Black Star Square, Makola Market, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum Overnight: Accra Day 9: Accra → Anomabo → Cape Coast Depart for Anomabo, historic coastal town Continue to Cape Coast Visit Cape Coast Castle (UNESCO) – a solemn reminder of the transatlantic slave trade Overnight: Cape Coast Day 10: Cape Coast – Elmina – Kakum Morning: Elmina Castle (UNESCO) Explore Elmina’s old town Afternoon: Kakum National Park – Canopy Walkway through the rainforest Overnight: Elmina / Cape Coast Day 11: Cape Coast → Adomi Bridge → Tafi Monkey Sanctuary → Kpalimé (Togo) Travel through the Volta Region Stop at the scenic Adomi Bridge Visit Tafi Monkey Sanctuary Cross back into Togo Arrive in Kpalimé Overnight: Kpalimé Day 12: Kpalimé → Lomé → Akodéssewa → Aného → Grand Popo (Benin) Morning drive to Lomé City tour: Independence Monument, beach Visit Lomé’s Grand Market, experience the local crafts and vibrant trade Discover the Akodéssewa Fetish Market Drive to Aného and cross into Benin Arrive in Grand Popo Overnight: Grand Popo Day 13: Grand Popo → Bouche du Roy Biosphere → Ouidah → Cotonou Morning: explore Bouche du Roy Biosphere Reserve, islands, and fishing villages Continue to Ouidah: Slave Route, Door of No Return, Temple of the Pythons, Sacred Forest Return to Cotonou in late afternoon Cotonou by Night: evening stroll and dinner Overnight: Cotonou Day 14: Cotonou – Dantokpa Market & Beach Relaxation Morning: visit Dantokpa Market, West Africa’s largest market Afternoon: relaxation at the beach Evening transfer to the airport for departure End of Tour Personal price: 1,750 USD The cost is based on a group of 4 participants. For fewer participants, the individual cost may increase, especially for transport. Included services are transportation in an air-conditioned car with fuel, entrance fees and tickets, a professional tour guide, and a 3-star hotel. Meals and visa fees are not included: plan for USD 10–20 per day for local meals, or USD 30–40 per day for tourist restaurants. For visas, check the official websites of each participating country. NB: This budget is approximate and may vary depending on the season, the number of participants, and fluctuations in fuel or hotel prices.