Voodoo, Villages & Wildlife - Overland Trip
2 weeks: Accra to Accra (KU-AFWA3R)
Explore the fetish markets of Togo and Benin and gain an understanding of Voodoo. Overnight in a stilt village, and relax on the beaches of Grand Popo, with the chance to see a Turtle Conservation Project. Beat some drums with the drum masters of the Ga region of Ghana, and dance the night away to some West African beats on the beach. 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. Walk through the treetops with the monkeys and birds on the Canopy Walk in the rainforests of Kakum National Park, and visit Kumasi, the capital of the proud and strong Ashanti people.Tour Type: Small Group Tour
Countries Visited: Ghana - Togo - Benin
Age Guide: 18-55
Maximum Group Size: 12
Highlights
Benin
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, LoméGhana
Kokrobite Beach & Community Project, Slave Coast, Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, Kakum National Park, KumasiAccommodation
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 - Cross Togo to Benin. Overnight Ouidah
Day 2Cotonou - Fetish Markets, Abomey - Voodoo and Salt Village Tour
Day 3Drive/Boat to Ganvie - Overnight Stilt Village
Day 4Return via Cotonou to Grand Popo Beac
Day 5Grand Popo Beach - Turtle Conservation Project
Day 6Cross into Togo, via Lac Togo, Togoville to Lomé
Day 7Cross into Ghana to Kokrobite
Day 8Kokrobite - Optional Community Project, Drumming School, Solo Forest Monkey Sanctuary
Days 9-10Elmina - Slave Coast, Elmina & Cape Coast Castles
Day 11Kakum National Park - Canopy Walk
Days 12-13Kumasi - Explore West Africa's Largest Market
Day 14Transfer to Accra - Tour Ends on Arrival
Departures
| Reference | Departure | Arrival | Price GBP | Kitty | Notes | ||
| KU-29853 | 16 May 10 | Accra | 29 May 10 | Accra | £1295 | 0 | |
| KU-29854 | 18 Jul 10 | Accra | 31 Jul 10 | Accra | £1295 | 0 | |
| KU-29855 | 03 Oct 10 | Accra | 16 Oct 10 | Accra | £1295 | 0 | |
| KU-29856 | 11 Dec 10 | Accra | 24 Dec 10 | Accra | £1295 | 0 | |
Last updated: 8th June 2009
