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10days
Treasures of West Africa: Ghana, Togo & Benin
Accra, Elmina, Lome, Cotonou
Discover Accra's artisan markets, historic forts, and landmarks with local guide insights.
Reflect on the profound Transatlantic Slave Trade history at Elmina and Cape Coast Castles.
Explore Ouidah, the heart of voodoo culture, with visits to sacred sites and Ouidah Museum.
Experience Ganvie’s floating market and village life by canoe in the “Venice of West Africa.”
Gain unique insights from local guides, sharing personal stories and deep cultural expertise.
* Please note: USD per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.
A travel experience like no other
This sample itinerary was created by experts and is meant to inspire your next trip. It is ready to be customized to suit your interests, tastes and budget so you can connect with local cultures and experience authentic travel on your own terms and departing whenever you choose.
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AccraThe Adventure Begins
- Private Airport Transfer
- Ghana Mandatory Visa
- Time at Leisure
AccraGet a Lay of the Land
- Private Vehicle & Guide
- Accra City Tour: Sites & Markets (5 hrs) - Private
- Accra Restaurant Recommendations
Accra to ElminaA Dazzling Drive
- Accra to Elmina (3.5 hrs) - Private
- Lunch (Included)
- Elmina Castle and City Tour (3 hrs) - Private
ElminaNurtured by Nature
- Private Vehicle & Guide
- Cape Coast Castle Tour (3 hrs) - Private
- Lunch (Included)
- Elmina At Leisure
Elmina to AccraEn Route
- Elmina to Accra via Kakum National Park (6.5 hrs) - Private
- Lunch (Included)
Accra to LomeThe Journey Continues…
- Accra to Lome (3 hrs) - Private
- Border Crossing - Guide
- Togo Mandatory Visa
- Grand Marche & Fetish Market
LomeMarching through the Museum
- Private Vehicle & Guide
- National Museum & Independence Place - Entrance
Lome to CotonouExplore with an Expert
- Lome to Cotonou via Ouidah Tour (with Lunch) - Private
- Benin Mandatory Visa
CotonouA Sight To Behold
- Ganvie Tour (with Lunch)
CotonouSafe Travels!
- Airport Transfer
ACCRA


The Adventure Begins
A private transfer between the airport and your hotel is provided.
U.S. and Canadian citizens require a visa to enter Ghana. Please ask your Destination Expert for more information.
Settle in at your own pace, whether exploring independently or unwinding at your hotel with access to its full range of amenities.
Where you’ll be staying
Superior Room
ACCRA



Get a Lay of the Land
Explore Ghana’s vibrant capital city of Accra on a private tour. Your day begins with a visit to the National Museum of History and Ethnography where you are introduced to the fascinating heritage and history of this West African nation. Next, head to Old Accra to admire a unique blend of Victorian, Dutch and post-colonial architecture. Pass by Fort James dating back to the days of the Royal African Company of England, and head to the historic Ussher Fort. Your tour continues with a visit to the renowned Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, a burial place and mausoleum dedicated to Ghana’s first president. Drive past the Independence Arch and the Black Star Square as you make your way to the final stop of the day - the bustling Arts and Crafts market. Here, take in the dazzling array of locally made wares, and perhaps try out your bargaining skills. Your tour concludes with a private transfer back to your accommodation.
Accra’s dining scene blends vibrant local flavours with polished international cuisine, offering everything from refined Ghanaian dishes to stylish contemporary restaurants popular with both locals and visitors. Whether you are in the mood for elevated local cuisine, contemporary Asian fusion, classic French dining, or a relaxed yet sophisticated evening out, the city delivers a diverse and dynamic culinary experience.
Among the most highly recommended by our Destination Experts are Buka Restaurant and Azmera Restaurant for authentic Ghanaian cuisine, La Chaumiere for classic French fine dining, Santoku, Kozo, and Shogun for contemporary Asian and Japanese-inspired cuisine, and Tunnel Lounge, Le Petit Oiseau, Bistro 22, Treehouse Restaurant, THE MIX Restaurant Accra, and LAMU for stylish upscale dining and vibrant social atmospheres. Each venue offers its own distinct ambience, ranging from elegant fine dining to modern experiential restaurants blending cuisine, cocktails, music, art, and design.
For guests seeking a more immersive culinary experience, Dine on a Mat also offers an opportunity to discover contemporary Ghanaian gastronomy through curated tasting experiences inspired by local ingredients and traditions.
To arrange reservations at any of these restaurants, please speak with your Destination Expert.
Please note: Reservations are subject to availability.
Where you’ll be staying
Superior Room
ACCRA TO ELMINA


A Dazzling Drive
A private transfer from Accra to Elmina is provided. The approximate transfer duration is three hours and 30 minutes.
A lunch at a local restaurant is included in today's itinerary.
Explore Elmina and the infamous Elmina Castle with your private guide. Constructed by the Portuguese in 1482, it is also known as St. George's Castle. This fortification was the first European structure built in Sub–Saharan Africa, and it is the oldest of the West African slave trade route castles in Ghana. It stands as a stark reminder of one of humanity’s most horrific periods in history. A solemn experience awaits as you venture into its grim hallways and dungeons with your guide. Outside of the castle note the colorful harbor bursting with pirogues preparing to venture off to sea below, which stands in contrast to the structure’s daunting spirit. After visiting the Castle embark on a walking tour of Elmina to experience for yourself this bustling fishing town.
Where you’ll be staying
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ELMINA



Nurtured by Nature
An impactful experience awaits as you embark on a private guided tour of the notorious Cape Coast Castle. Learn and watch the history unfold in front of your eyes as you gain a better understanding of the slave trade in West Africa. The largest of its kind, this Castle was built by the Swedes in 1653 and was later taken over by the British. Walk the path of the enslaved as your guide takes you through each of its sections. The Castle also houses the West African Historical Museum established by the Smithsonian Institute in collaboration with the Ghanaian Government in 1994. It is filled with artifacts, stories and photos that allow you to visualize the agonizing journey of the innocent men and women who were forced to leave their land behind.
A lunch at a local restaurant is included in today's itinerary.
Spend some time at leisure to explore on your own, or simply relax at your hotel or along the beach. Stroll the lively streets of Elmina on foot, walking past local shops and markets, or perhaps visit the fisherman's dock. If you like to take things slow, sit back and unwind at a local restaurant or pub overlooking the Bay of Guinea, and soak up the easygoing atmosphere of Elmina.
Where you’ll be staying
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ELMINA TO ACCRA


En Route
Today transfer from Elmina to Accra. Your journey takes you through the historic Denkyira Kingdom to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving rainforests. A sprawling and lush sanctuary, Kakum is home to over 40 large mammals and 400 bird species, as well as countless butterflies. Explore this tropical wonderland with your guide. One of the most thrilling attractions of Kakum is the famous Canopy walkway, which is made up of a collection of bridges hanging 100 feet above the forest floor. Whether you choose to stay on the ground or venture up to the canopy walkway, Kakum promises an unforgettable encounter with West Africa’s exotic fauna and flora. Following your visit to the park continue towards Accra. The approximate duration of today’s transfer is six hours and 30 minutes.
A lunch at a local restaurant is included in today's itinerary.
Where you’ll be staying
Superior Room
ACCRA TO LOME




The Journey Continues…
Meet your driver-guide for a transfer to Lome, Togo. Your guide will help you at the border crossing and point out interesting sights along the way. This drive will take approximately 3 hours.
Today you will cross the border into Togo. Your guide will assist you with the border process before continuing on your journey.
U.S. and Canadian citizens require a visa to enter Togo. Please ask your Destination Expert for more information.
Set out to explore some of the city of Lome's most popular and visited locations, beginning with a visit to the Grand Marche. This large marketplace offers a wide range of goods, and takes an entire city block. Merchants from all across the continent display their products for potential customers to purchase. These vendors sell everything from fresh fruit and produce to brightly designed, handcrafted African printed clothing. Next, visit a site that is a popular draw for locals and tourists alike. The Fetish Market is very unique, there are a myriad of stalls displaying items that are used for traditional herbs and medicine, and some unusual voodoo inspired product as well including, skulls and snakeskin’s, crocodile heads, powders and charms.
Where you’ll be staying
Standard Room
LOME


Marching through the Museum
Head out today to visit the National Museum of Lome. This museum houses some ancient relics and artifacts dug up by various explorers and many from the local people whom have had these articles past down through the generations. The items in the museum provide a good historical base about the country. Next, visit the Independence Place, a monument built to commemorate the country's independence from France.
Where you’ll be staying
Standard Room
LOME TO COTONOU


Explore with an Expert
Enjoy your drive today from Lome, Togo to Cotonou, Benin. Stop along the way in Ouidah, the cradle of the Voodoo traditional religion. Tour the temple dedicated to the sacred Python, which is believed to give vitality and protection; you will also visit the sacred forest which houses many shrines dedicated to various deities. Visit the historical Museum of Ouidah located in an old Portuguese fort built in 1721. This Museum portrays Benin's role in the Atlantic Slave Trade. Later visit the Port of No Return; a monument built by the Benin Government to commemorate the Africans that were taken from the Dahomey Empire during the Slave Trade. Your lunch is included at a local restaurant.
U.S. and Canadian citizens require a visa to enter Benin. Please ask your Destination Expert for more information.
Where you’ll be staying
Standard Room
COTONOU


A Sight To Behold
Experience a captivating journey from your hotel in Cotonou to Ganvie, the enchanting water village often called the Venice of West Africa. Observe the vibrant daily life of the locals as they navigate the waterways in traditional dugout canoes, engaging in lively exchanges with vendors and tourists alike. Take the opportunity to shop at the floating market, where local artisans offer unique crafts and goods, all while enjoying a serene canoe ride through this exotic, centuries-old village. After savoring a delicious local lunch (includes one water or soda per person), explore the colorful heart of Benin’s administrative and commercial capital. Marvel at its impressive statues and monuments before returning to your hotel in Cotonou with a private transfer.
Where you’ll be staying
Standard Room
COTONOU
Safe Travels!
Enjoy a private transfer between your hotel and the airport.
ACCRA







Labadi Beach Hotel
Set amidst tropical landscaped gardens, overlooking one of Ghana’s most beautiful beaches is the famous Labadi Beach Hotel. The hotel is located in Accra, Ghana’s administrative, communications, and economic centre in close proximity to Kotoka International Airport and within the vicinity of business, financial and entertainment districts. Labadi is locally renowned for its food and the unique spirit of Ghanaian hospitality, and is located within easy access of both the city and airport. Presenting 100 spacious double and twin rooms and an additional 4 luxury suites, complete with conferencing and banqueting facilities, the hotel has earned its reputation as being the most sought after business venue in the country.
ELMINA








Coconut Grove Beach Resort
Coconut Grove Beach Resort and Conference Centre is located in Mmoframa Akyinim, on the coast of Elmina the historic Capital of the Gold Coast. The hotel has been in operation since December 1994, and has seen ongoing systematic growth which has enabled the hotel to win awards as well as establish a reputation that attracts tourists seeking rest and relaxation from all over the world. All rooms are air-conditioned, with hot and cold water, mini bar, satellite multi channel TV reception, and Wi – Fi connection. The Ocean View Restaurant has an enviable reputation for the best sea food served fresh in the region.
LOME








Hotel 2 Fevrier Lome
Welcome to Hotel 2 Fevrier, an iconic landmark nestled near Independence Square in the heart of Togo's capital. As the tallest building in the country, the glass and marble structure offers breathtaking views of both the city and the coastline from all 28 floors. With 256 modern and elegantly furnished rooms, guests are promised a luxurious stay unmatched in West Africa. Relaxation awaits at the spa, where guests can embark on a sensory journey with various massages and treatments that rejuvenate the body and soul, while the complimentary in-house gym, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities can cater to any fitness level. Indulge in a variety of culinary experiences during your stay, from fresh and innovative dishes to fine dining options. Whether you prefer the relaxed yet refined atmosphere of upscale dining or the vibrant vibes of an evening at the sky bar, there's something for every palate. Additionally, unwind with a more casual dining experience by the poolside, where you can savor delicious offerings from the grill. Hotel 2 Fevrier promises an unforgettable experience of comfort and indulgence in the heart of Togo's capital.
COTONOU










Hotel Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou
Welcome to Hotel Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou, where modern amenities harmonize with cultural charm on the vibrant coast of Benin. Offering 112 comfortable and air-conditioned rooms and suites, this establishment ensures a seamless blend of comfort and convenience for every guest. Strategically situated just a 5-minute drive from the airport and within a leisurely 10-minute stroll from the beach, the property provides the perfect sanctuary after a day of exploration in Cotonou. Step into modern and inviting rooms or suites, each equipped with essential amenities such as air conditioning, WiFi, and flat-screen TVs. Savor a delightful array of local and international cuisine at the onsite restaurant or indulge in the convenience of room service for a peaceful evening in. Unwind at the lounge bar or Pool Bar, and pamper yourself with a rejuvenating spa treatment. For those seeking activity, the fitness center awaits. The inviting outdoor swimming pool beckons, where guests can bask in the sun on comfortable sunbeds or take a refreshing dip. Families will appreciate the dedicated children's pool, ensuring a memorable stay for all.
Made to Order
- Choose from a range of places to stay, from impeccable five-star hotels to equally outstanding boutique ones.
- Tailor your trip to include a wide variety of activities, from the must-see's to the lesser-known, local experiences, and even the exclusive ones you may not know about.
- With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can explore on your terms.
- Whether you're celebrating one of life's big moments or looking to fulfill a personal journey, we always work with you to ensure we're creating a trip-of-a-lifetime.
What's included
- A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
- Regional flights between stops in your itinerary (unless otherwise indicated)
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
- A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver - your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable)
- Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
- A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you
- Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
- One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers
What's not included
- Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you'd like to receive pricing from our Air Team
- Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you've booked your tour
- Visas (unless noted)
- Tips for services and experiences
- Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)
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