Accra<- ->Douala

35 days - from $1912

Travel in West Africa is often challenging, and you'll need a well-developed sense of adventure to overland through the region. Beginning on Ghana's coast we'll head for Togo, where voodoo is still very much a way of life. Crossing this long, thin country we make for Benin where we'll stay in a stilt village, visit Ouidah, a poignant former slaving port, and explore Abomey, the former royal capital. It gets even more adventurous as we cross into Nigeria, visiting a wildlife reserve and heading up to the Jos Plateau. We'll travel right the way across this African giant, skirting the edge of the Afi Mountains - home to drill monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees - before crossing the border into Cameroon, overlanding through the rainforest on mud roads to Douala and the end of this epic trip.

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Itinerary:

Travel in West Africa is often challenging and you'll need a well-developed sense of adventure to overland through the region. Beginning on Ghana's coast you’ll head for Togo, where voodoo is still very much a way of life. Crossing this long, thin country to Benin you’ll stay in a stilt village, visit Ouidah, a poignant former slaving port, and explore Abomey, the former royal capital. It gets even more adventurous as you cross into Nigeria, visiting a wildlife reserve and heading up to the Jos Plateau. You’ll travel right the way across this African giant, skirting the edge of the Afi Mountains – home to drill monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees – before crossing the border into Cameroon, overlanding through the rainforest on mud roads to Douala and the end of this epic trip.

Details:

Vehicles: Overland expedition vehicle.
Crew and Guides: 2 crew, local guides as necessary.
Group Size: Approx. 24.
Notes: Because of the nature of travelling in West Africa, the itinerary will vary from that published. This tour will be tough but very rewarding, as it will involve crossing remote areas.

Trip Reference: TLW