Markets, Coast & Voodoo - Overland Trip
2 weeks: Accra to Accra (KU-AFWA3)
From Accra, visit Kumasi, the capital of the proud and strong Ashanti people. Walk through the treetops with the monkeys and birds on the Canopy Walk in the rainforests of Kakum National Park. Beat some drums with the drum masters of the Ga region of Ghana. Dance the night away to some West African beats on the beach and give something back with our short volunteering programs. Explore the fetish markets of Togo and Benin and gain an understanding of Voodoo. Get an insight into the powerful kingdoms that used to rule with great strength and brutality, and witness the reminders of the Slave trade that changed the face of Africa by stealing its brightest and strongest people.Tour Type: Small Group Tour
Countries Visited: Ghana - Togo - Benin
Age Guide: 18-55
Maximum Group Size: 12
Highlights
Ghana
Kumasi, Kakum National Park, Slave Coast, Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle , Kokrobite Beach & Community Project, Traditional Drumming PerformanceBenin
Ouidah Slave Route, Cotonou Fetish Markets, Abomey Voodoo and Salt Village Tour, Ganvie Stilt Village Tour , Overnight Ganvie Stilt Village, Grand Popo Beach, Grand Popo Turtle Conservation ProjectTogo
Vodun Fetish Markets, LoméAccommodation
Camping (12 Nights), Stilt Village Inn (1 Night)
Kitty Notes
What is included?
Fully Escorted Tour - Kumuka Tour Leader and Driver, Local GuidesAll Activities, Sightseeing + Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary
All Meals Whilst Camping
National Parks and Reserve Entrance Fees
All Tolls and Taxes
Itineraries (Accra - Accra)
Day 1Depart Accra - To Kumasi
Day 2Kumasi - Explore West Africa's Largest Market
Day 3Kakum National Park - Canopy Walk
Days 4-5Elmina - Slave Coast, Elmina & Cape Coast Castles
Days 6-7Kokrobite - Optional Community Project, Drumming School, Solo Forest Monkey Sanctuary
Day 8Cross Togo to Benin. Overnight Ouidah
Day 9Cotonou - Fetish Markets, Abomey - Voodoo and Salt Village Tour
Day 10Drive/Boat to Ganvie - Overnight Stilt Village
Day 11Return via Cotonou to Grand Popo Beach
Day 12Grand Popo Beach - Turtle Conservation Project
Day 13Cross into Togo, via Lac Togo, Togoville to Lomé
Day 14Cross into Ghana to Accra - Tour Ends on Arrival
Departures
| Reference | Departure | Arrival | Price GBP | Kitty | Notes | ||
| KU-29848 | 25 Apr 10 | Accra | 08 May 10 | Accra | £1295 | 0 | |
| KU-29849 | 04 Jul 10 | Accra | 17 Jul 10 | Accra | £1295 | 0 | |
| KU-29850 | 12 Sep 10 | Accra | 25 Sep 10 | Accra | £1295 | 0 | |
| KU-29851 | 27 Nov 10 | Accra | 10 Dec 10 | Accra | £1295 | 0 | |
Last updated: 8th June 2009
