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West Africa Explored - Overland Trip

4 weeks: Accra to Bamako (KU-AFWA6R)

This grand adventure is one of amazing contrasts. 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. Walk with the animals and birds of the rainforest in Kakum National Park, and with the elephants in Mole National Park. Stretch your legs whilst exploring the unique villages of the Dogon people. 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. Above all else, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes that make this region unique.

Tour Type: Small Group Tour

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

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 Project

Togo

Vodun Fetish Markets, Lomé

Ghana

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

Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou

Mali

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

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 (Accra - Bamako)

Day 1

Depart Accra - Cross Togo to Benin. Overnight Ouidah

Day 2

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

Day 3

Drive/Boat to Ganvie - Overnight Stilt Village

Day 4

Return via Cotonou to Grand Popo Beach

Day 5

Grand Popo Beach - Turtle Conservation Project

Day 6

Cross into Togo, via Lac Togo, Togoville to Lomé

Day 7

Cross into Ghana to Kokrobite

Day 8

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

Days 9-10

Elmina - Slave Coast, Elmina & Cape Coast Castles

Day 11

Kakum National Park - Canopy Walk

Days 12-13

Kumasi - Explore West Africa's Largest Market

Day 14

Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary - Guided Tour

Day 15

Mole National Park - Game Walk

Day 16

Tamale

Day 17

Cross into Burkina Faso to Ouagadougou

Day 18

Cross into Mali - Bandiagara Escarpment, Bandiagara

Days 19-20

Dogon Country - Overnight Dogon Trek

Day 21

To Sévaré

Days 22-23

Timbuktu - Optional Overnight Camel Safari and Tuareg Homestay

Days 24-25

Niger River Boat Trip

Day 26

Mopti

Day 27

Djenné - Mud Mosque

Day 28

Drive to Bamako - Tour Ends on Arrival

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Departures

Reference	Departure		Arrival		Price GBP	Kitty	Notes
KU-29878	16 May 10	Accra	12 Jun 10	Bamako	£2990	0
KU-29879	18 Jul 10	Accra	14 Aug 10	Bamako	£2990	0
KU-29880	03 Oct 10	Accra	30 Oct 10	Bamako	£2990	0