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West Africa In Depth - Overland Trip

4 weeks: Bamako to Accra (KU-AFWA6)

This grand adventure is truly one of contrasts. Watch life slide by whilst retracing ancient trading routes on course to the mystical gateway to the Sahara - Timbuktu. Visit the ancient city of Djenné and its famous mud mosque. Stretch your legs whilst exploring the unique villages of the Dogon people. Walk with the elephants in Mole National Park and with the animals and birds of the rainforest in Kakum National Park. Explore deserts, rainforests, mountains, valleys, and beaches. See the sights in vibrant cities and sleepy villages, dance to West African rhythms or learn to beat a drum. Above all else, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes that make this region unique.

Tour Type: Small Group Tour

Countries Visited: Mali - Burkina Faso - Ghana - Togo - Benin

Age Guide: 18-55

Maximum Group Size: 12

Highlights

Mali

Bamako, Djenné Monday Market and Mud Mosque , Mopti, Niger River Boat Trip, Ali Farka Toure\'s Village of Niafounke, Timbuktu Tour , Dogon Country Trek & Mask Dance

Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou

Ghana

Mole National Park , Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary & Ecotourism Site , Kumasi , Kakum National Park , Slave Coast, Elmina Castle , Cape Coast Castle, Kokrobite Beach & Community Project , Traditional Drumming Performance

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 Project

Togo

Vodun Fetish Markets , Lomé

Accommodation

Camping (26 Nights), Stilt Village Inn (1 Night)

Kitty Notes

What is included?

Fully Escorted Tour - Kumuka Tour Leader and Driver, Local Guides

All Activities, Sightseeing + Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary

All Meals Whilst Camping

National Parks and Reserve Entrance Fees

All Tolls and Taxes

Itineraries (Bamako - Accra)

Day 1

Depart Bamako for Djenné - Mud Mosque

Day 2

Djenné - Market, Drive to Mopti

Days 3-4

Niger River Boat Trip to Timbuktu

Days 5-6

Timbuktu - Optional Overnight Camel Safari and Tuareg Homestay

Days 7-10

Sévaré, Bandiagara & Dogon Country - Overnight Dogon Trek

Day 11

Bandiagara Escarpment, Cross into Burkina Faso to Ouagadougou

Days 12-13

Cross into Ghana - Tamale, Mole National Park - Game Walk

Day 14

Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary - Guided Tour

Days 15-16

Kumasi - Explore West Africa's Largest Market

Day 17

Kakum National Park - Canopy Walk

Days 18-19

Elmina - Slave Coast, Elmina & Cape Coast Castles

Days 20-21

Kokrobite - Optional Community Project, Drumming School, Solo Forest Monkey Sanctuary

Day 22

Cross Togo to Benin. Overnight Ouidah

Day 23

Cotonou - Fetish Markets, Abomey - Voodoo and Salt Village Tour

Day 24

Drive/Boat to Ganvie - Overnight Stilt Village

Day 25

Return via Cotonou to Grand Popo Beach

Day 26

Grand Popo Beach - Turtle Conservation Project

Day 27

Cross into Togo, via Lac Togo, Togoville to Lomé

Day 28

Cross into Ghana to Accra - Tour Ends on Arrival

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Departures

Reference	Departure		Arrival		Price GBP	Kitty	Notes
KU-29873	11 Apr 10	Bamako	08 May 10	Accra	£2990	0
KU-29874	20 Jun 10	Bamako	17 Jul 10	Accra	£2990	0
KU-29875	29 Aug 10	Bamako	25 Sep 10	Accra	£2990	0
KU-29876	13 Nov 10	Bamako	10 Dec 10	Accra	£2990	0