Benin, Togo & Ghana Adventure





Explore West Africa on an adventure from Benin to Ghana
Why you'll love this trip
- Hike in Ghana's Volta Region – home to lush farmlands, waterfalls and rolling hills – and in the Kpalime Region in Togo, surrounded by coffee and cocoa plantations.
- Discover the sobering history of Ghana’s Slave Coast, with visits to coastal slave forts and castles, like Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle. Wander the lavish architecture as you learn about the grim history of slave trade in this region.
- Experience a Vodun ceremony, which showcases the traditional spiritual practices brought to the Americas by enslaved Africans. These practices merged with Indigenous and European religions, evolving into Voodoo in Louisiana, Hoodoo in the Dominican Republic and Vodou in Haiti.
- Visit small villages and markets to rub shoulders with the locals, and gain insight into how they live, prepare their food and celebrate their culture. At the Ganvie stilt village, you’ll get a special insight into the history of the people and how they live on the water with a boat tour through the village.
- Spend a few days in Accra, Ghana's capital – here, you’ll go on a tasting tour in James Town (the old part of the city), visit fantasy coffin makers to learn how the local people respect the dead and tour Nima with visits to local houses and markets.
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
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Is this trip right for you?
- You’ll need to be moderately fit to enjoy the hikes on this tour. It will be hot and humid, so remember to bring a hat, sun protection, plenty of water, and sturdy, comfortable walking shoes.
- Tourism infrastructure in Benin, Togo, and Ghana is still developing. In certain regions, electricity may be available only during specific hours. Hot water can be unreliable and Wi-Fi access is not widely available.
- Temperatures in West Africa can be hot and humid year-round. Not all accommodation will have air-conditioning, which is common across the region, especially in smaller guesthouses or remote locations where power supply may be limited. Be prepared for warm nights and pack light, breathable clothing.
- No two journeys in Africa are identical. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather, traffic, and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the unexpected and unforgettable moments along the way.
Dates and prices
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Most nationalities require a visa for entry into Benin, Togo, and Ghana. Depending on your nationality, the application process can be complicated and may take time, so we recommend checking requirements and starting the process early. For current information and links to applications, please use our Visa & Entry Requirements tool - http://www.intrepidtravel.com/visa-entry-requirements
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Following feedback from our first departure, we’ve made changes to improve the experience. We’ve upgraded accommodation that was flagged below standard and worked closely with our local partners to ensure accommodation meets the standard of our Original style. We’ve also improved the village homestay experience through direct engagement with the community.
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