WEST AFRICA CULTURAL ADVENTURE
14 Days / 13 Nights – Benin • Togo • Ghana
Departure & Return: Cotonou, Benin
Embark on a journey through the heart of West Africa, exploring vibrant cultures, historic kingdoms, lush landscapes, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. This 14-day adventure takes you from the bustling streets of Cotonou to sacred hills, traditional villages, tropical forests, and the shores of the Atlantic.
Day 1: Arrival in Cotonou
Airport pickup and hotel check-in
Afternoon city tour: Amazone Square, local markets, and beaches
Overnight: Cotonou
Day 2: Cotonou → Ganvié → Abomey
Morning departure to Ganvié
Boat trip on Lake Nokoué: floating village life, stilt houses, local traditions
Lunch at the village
Continue to Abomey
Overnight: Abomey
Day 3: Abomey → Dassa – Royal Heritage
Morning visit: Abomey Royal Palaces Museum (UNESCO)
Explore local artisans: bronze casting, weaving, traditional crafts
Afternoon drive to Dassa-Zoumè
Overnight: Dassa
Day 4: Dassa → Savalou – Hills, Spirituality & Royalty
Morning: explore Dassa’s sacred hills and caves
Learn about Idatcha traditions and local rituals
Afternoon drive to Savalou
Visit the Savalou Royal Palace and meet local dignitaries
Overnight: Savalou
Day 5: Savalou → Couvent Dankoli → Boukoumbé – Somba Country
Depart Savalou
Stop at the Couvent Dankoli, a major spiritual and religious site
Continue to Boukoumbé
Explore Tata Somba, traditional fortified houses
Cultural exchange: dance, storytelling, ancestral rituals
Overnight: Boukoumbé
Day 6: Boukoumbé → Koutammakou (Togo) → Tcharé
Border crossing: Benin → Togo
Enter Batammariba region (UNESCO)
Visit Takienta: fortified traditional houses
Continue to Tcharé for panoramic views
Overnight: Kara
Day 7: Tcharé → Kpalimé – Art & Nature
Travel to Kpalimé
Visit artisan workshops: batik, sculpture, coffee & cocoa production
Hike to a nearby waterfall (Womé or Kpimé)
Overnight: Kpalimé
Day 8: Kpalimé → Ghana (Border) → Accra
Cross the border into Ghana
Drive to Accra
City tour: Black Star Square, Makola Market, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
Overnight: Accra
Day 9: Accra → Anomabo → Cape Coast
Depart for Anomabo, historic coastal town
Continue to Cape Coast
Visit Cape Coast Castle (UNESCO) – a solemn reminder of the transatlantic slave trade
Overnight: Cape Coast
Day 10: Cape Coast – Elmina – Kakum
Morning: Elmina Castle (UNESCO)
Explore Elmina’s old town
Afternoon: Kakum National Park – Canopy Walkway through the rainforest
Overnight: Elmina / Cape Coast
Day 11: Cape Coast → Adomi Bridge → Tafi Monkey Sanctuary → Kpalimé (Togo)
Travel through the Volta Region
Stop at the scenic Adomi Bridge
Visit Tafi Monkey Sanctuary
Cross back into Togo
Arrive in Kpalimé
Overnight: Kpalimé
Day 12: Kpalimé → Lomé → Akodéssewa → Aného → Grand Popo (Benin)
Morning drive to Lomé
City tour: Independence Monument, beach
Visit Lomé’s Grand Market, experience the local crafts and vibrant trade
Discover the Akodéssewa Fetish Market
Drive to Aného and cross into Benin
Arrive in Grand Popo
Overnight: Grand Popo
Day 13: Grand Popo → Bouche du Roy Biosphere → Ouidah → Cotonou
Morning: explore Bouche du Roy Biosphere Reserve, islands, and fishing villages
Continue to Ouidah: Slave Route, Door of No Return, Temple of the Pythons, Sacred Forest
Return to Cotonou in late afternoon
Cotonou by Night: evening stroll and dinner
Overnight: Cotonou
Day 14: Cotonou – Dantokpa Market & Beach Relaxation
Morning: visit Dantokpa Market, West Africa’s largest market
Afternoon: relaxation at the beach
Evening transfer to the airport for departure
End of Tour
Personal price: 1,750 USD
The cost is based on a group of 4 participants. For fewer participants, the individual cost may increase, especially for transport.
Included services are transportation in an air-conditioned car with fuel, entrance fees and tickets, a professional tour guide, and a 3-star hotel.
Meals and visa fees are not included: plan for USD 10–20 per day for local meals, or USD 30–40 per day for tourist restaurants. For visas, check the official websites of each participating country.
NB: This budget is approximate and may vary depending on the season, the number of participants, and fluctuations in fuel or hotel prices.
