14 Days, 5 Countries West Africa Tour – Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Togo & Ivory Coast
Embark on a 14-day cultural adventure across West Africa, exploring the vibrant traditions, historic slave trade routes, and diverse landscapes of Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). This journey blends colonial history, spirituality, music, art, and everyday life into one immersive experience. From the lively streets of Lagos and the stilt villages of Ganvié, to the Royal Palaces of Abomey, the UNESCO-listed Batammariba villages, the powerful Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, and the architectural gems of Yamoussoukro, this tour offers a rare opportunity to connect deeply with the heritage of West Africa. Perfect for travelers who want an authentic, hands-on exploration of the region’s past and present.
Trip Itinerary
Evening arrival in Lagos. Hotel check-in and overnight stay.
Discover Lagos with visits to the Nike Art Gallery, Lekki Conservation Centre, and the stilt community of Makoko. Overnight in Lagos.
Visit the Badagry Slave Museum, then cross into Benin Republic. Explore Porto-Novo and its Black River Adjarra, experience basket-weaving traditions, and stop at the Amazon Statue and Artisan Promotion Centre in Cotonou. Overnight in Ouidah.
Tour Ouidah’s Python Temple, the Sacred Forest of Kpassè, and take a boat ride to Ganvié stilt village. Continue to Abomey to explore the Royal Palaces of Dahomey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight in Abomey.
Head north to meet the Taneka tribes, visit the Taneka Beri Cave, the sacred village of Dankoli, Kota Waterfalls, and the Natitingou Museum. Overnight in Natitingou.
Cross into Togo to explore Koutammakou, home to the UNESCO-listed Batammariba villages with their iconic mud tower houses. Continue to Sokodé for the famous Fire Dance. Overnight in Sokodé.
Stop at the lush Kpalimé waterfalls, then continue to Lomé to experience the Akodessawa Fetish Market and Grand Marché. Overnight in Lomé.
Cross into Ghana, arriving in Accra. Evening free to explore Osu Night Market and Oxford Street. Overnight in Accra.
Visit Black Star Square, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, the Accra National Museum, and the historic district of Jamestown. Overnight in Accra.
Tour Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle, both central to the slave trade history. Explore Kakum National Park and its rainforest canopy walkway. Overnight in Cape Coast.
Travel to Côte d’Ivoire, arriving in Grand-Bassam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay.
Discover colonial Grand-Bassam, then continue to Abidjan to see the Cathedral of Abidjan, La Pyramide, the Museum of Civilization, and the Banco Forest Reserve. Overnight in Abidjan.
Travel inland to Yamoussoukro to visit the monumental Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, the Presidential Palace, and the crocodile pond. Overnight in Yamoussoukro.
Return to Abidjan for last-minute shopping or leisure before transfer to the airport for departure.
