Markets, Coast & Voodoo
Trip Details
- Duration: 14 day(s) days
- Visited Areas: Africa
From Accra, visit Kumasi, the capital of the proud and strong Ashanti people. Walk through the treetops with the monkeys and birds on the Canopy Walk in the rainforests of Kakum National Park. Beat some drums with the drum masters of the Ga region of Ghana. Dance the night away to some West African beats on the beach and give something back with our short volunteering programs. Explore the fetish markets of Togo and Benin and gain an understanding of Voodoo. Get an insight into the powerful kingdoms that used to rule with great strength and brutality, and witness the reminders of the Slave trade that changed the face of Africa by stealing its brightest and strongest people.
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Accra - To Kumasi
Day 2
Kumasi - Explore West Africa's Largest Market
Day 3
Kakum National Park - Canopy Walk
Days 4-5
Elmina - Slave Coast, Elmina & Cape Coast Castles
Days 6-7
Kokrobite - Optional Community Project, Drumming School, Solo Forest Monkey Sanctuary
Day 8
Cross Togo to Benin. Overnight Ouidah
Day 9
Cotonou - Fetish Markets, Abomey - Voodoo and Salt Village Tour
Day 10
Drive/Boat to Ganvie - Overnight Stilt Village
Day 11
Return via Cotonou to Grand Popo Beach
Day 12
Grand Popo Beach - Turtle Conservation Project
Day 13
Cross into Togo, via Lac Togo, Togoville to Lomé
Day 14
Cross into Ghana to Accra - Tour Ends on Arrival