23-Nights West African Adventure: Highlights of Ghana, Togo & Benin - Classic

West African Adventure: Highlights of Ghana, Togo & Benin
For the ultimate adventure seeker, this is the journey you’ve been waiting for. Over 24 unforgettable days, dive deep into the rich cultures, histories, and traditions of Ghana, Benin, and Togo with an expert G Adventures CEO leading the way. Walk the streets of Accra and uncover Ghana’s path to liberation, search for wildlife in the lush landscapes of Shai Hills Reserve and Kakum National Park, and connect with rural communities working to preserve their unique heritage. Get hands-on learning Batik from female artisans, craft your own glass Krobo beads, and pick up fresh ingredients at a bustling market before cooking alongside locals. Witness the vibrant energy of the Akwasidae Festival in Kumasi, explore the roots of Voodoo culture in Ouidah, and fully immerse yourself in the rhythms of daily life in Togo’s welcoming villages. If you’re ready for a true West African adventure, this is it.

Highlights
Sip a refreshing beverage on a relaxing sunset cruise on the Volta River, Sit outside and enjoy a movie on the big screen with the local community members of Bonkro, Attend the Akwasidae Festival in Kumasi where gifts are brought forth to the King of Ghana and celebration takes place, Learn the art of Batik making from local female artisans in Elmina, Stroll along Africa’s world-famous rainforest canopy walkway in Kakum National Park, Enjoy a traditional weaving experience of Kente cloth led by members of the Atitovou community, Spend time learning from and interacting with locals in their rural communities and connect on a deeper level to the important culture of Benin and Togo

Accommodation
Hotels (19 nts), Community Guesthouse (2 nts), Lodge (2 nts)

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg. 14

Meals Included
23 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners

What's Included
Your Foodie Moment: Bonkro Cooking Class Experience, Bonkro
Your Hands-On Moment: Atitovou Community Visit & Kente Cloth Weaving, Atitovou. Arrival Transfer. Black Star Gate & Independence Square visit. Walking Tour of Jamestown. Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum Visit. The Fantasy Coffins of Ghana. Shai Hills Reserve Visit. Volta River Sunset Cruise. Climbing Mount Afadjato. Wli (Agumatsa) Falls Visit. Visit to the Bunso Arboretum. Akwasidae Festival in Kumasi. Outdoor Movie Night with Locals in Bonkro. New Edubiase Market Visit. Bonkro Community Bonfire. Cape Coast Castle Visit. Visit to Kakum National Park. Stingless bees project tour. Djembe drum performance and dance lesson. Dugout canoe ride to Nzulezu Stilt Village. Biking or hiking in the Ankasa Reserve. Ankasa Village and Community Excursion. Brenu Beach Kayaking. Grand Marche and German Cathedral Visit. Mount Kloto Visit & Hike. Atakpame Markets. Sokodé Horse Dance. Sokodé's Traditional Fire Dance. Iron Smelting at Tsare Community. Koutammakou UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit. Visit the Regional Museum in Natitingou. Dankoli Shrine Visit. The Gelede Masked Dance. Visit the Underground Dwellings. Chameleon Temple Visit & Private Palace Walkthrough. Kokou Ceremony & Lake Nokoue Visit. Amazone Statue in Cotonou. Walking tour of Grand Marché du Dantokpa. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.