West African Kingdoms

16 days - from $5830

Ancient kingdoms, voodoo rituals and distinct local cultures feature in this remote adventure

This West African adventure takes us from Ouagadougou, in Burkina Faso, via Benin and Togo, to Accra, capital of Ghana. Along the way we experience the essence of a region that has captured the imagination of travellers for centuries. We also enjoy the incredible warmth and exuberance of the local people we meet, as we immerse ourselves in an extraordinary mix of cultures. A wildlife safari takes us face-to-face with elephants, hippos and lions. Our journey also includes colourful markets and visits to remnants of ancient kingdoms and powerful civilisations. Some of this history is also tragic as we walk in the footsteps of slaves who were subsequently transported to the New World. The walls of the so-called 'slave castles' still resonate to the echoes of their anguished cries. But the music of West Africa leaves us with catchy rhythms and captures the heartbeat of this vibrant part of the world.

Highlights

• Safari in Pendjari
• Abomey’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Palaces
• Ouidah - the birthplace of voodoo
• Grand Popo's beach
• Voodoo on Lake Togo
• The traditional medicines of Lomé's Fetish Market
• Kumasi - former capital of the Ashanti Kingdom
• Elmina's Slave Castle

Itinerary:

Day 1: Ouagadougou2: Tiebele Village - Ouagadougou3: Pendjari National Park4: Natitingou5-6: Abomey7-8: Ouidah9: Lomé10: Akosombo11-12: Kumasi13-14: Axim15: Elmina16: Accra
Included:

Experienced English-speaking local leader, arrival and departure airport transfers, transport.

International flights, airport taxes or any other departure taxes, visas, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.