Airport transfer with private vehicle and guide.

Visit the various Markets of Dakar: Kermel, Sandaga, and the handicraft market of Soumbedioune. You will also go through Tilen market famous for its medicinal herbs and its traditional healers. Visit the Great Mosque, stop at the president’s palace and the parliament house. You will stop at Cheick Anta Diop University to visit the picturesque district of Medina and the residential district of Fann. Just twenty minutes from Dakar Port, the ferryboat will arrive at Goree. Goree Island carries the heavy burden of 300 years slave trading in West Africa. The island ranks today among the classified monuments of the World Patrimony. You will visit the Slave-House and will listen to a lecture delivered by the curator. You will also visit the auction block, the ethnographic Museum, the fort and interact with the inhabitants.

Discover Dakar's vibrant culinary scene with recommendations for some of the city's most popular restaurants, each offering a unique atmosphere and dining experience. Whether you're looking for refined international cuisine, fresh seafood overlooking the Atlantic, or authentic Senegalese specialties, your guide can help you choose the restaurant that best suits your tastes.

Options may include waterfront dining at Le Lagon 1, known for its excellent seafood; La Terrasse for international cuisine; the lively Jungle Restaurant, where dancing waiters provide a memorable dinner show; Just 4 U, combining outstanding cuisine with live Senegalese music on most evenings; the iconic Phare des Mamelles, where guests enjoy sunset views from Dakar's lighthouse before dinner and entertainment; or Chez Fatou in Almadies, celebrated for its traditional Senegalese dishes alongside international favorites. Reservations can be arranged upon request, and meals are paid locally.

If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please speak with your Destination Expert before your trip so suitable recommendations and arrangements can be made whenever possible.

Enjoy a private roundtrip transfer with an English-speaking driver between your hotel and the restaurant of your choice, ensuring a comfortable and worry-free evening.

A private guide will pick you up at your cruise port and take you to the National Cooking and Restaurant School of Dakar for a shared cooking class. Upon arrival, you'll meet an aspiring chef who will accompany you to a nearby market to select the ingredients for your class. Roll up your sleeves and prepare a traditional dish under the chef's guidance. Once the meal is ready, enjoy the fruits of your labor with your fellow cooks. After this enriching experience, you'll be privately transferred back to the cruise port.

Airport transfer with private vehicle and guide.

Board a flight with service from Dakar to Accra. The flights include at least one stopover.

Please note that the flight is not included in the price and must be purchased separately. Our Air Team can help.

A private transfer between the airport and your hotel is provided.

Settle in at your own pace, whether exploring independently or unwinding at your hotel with access to its full range of amenities.

U.S. and Canadian citizens require a visa to enter Ghana. Please ask your Destination Expert for more information.

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.

A lunch at a local restaurant is included in today's itinerary.

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.

Leave the city limits behind and explore the highlights of the beautiful Volta Region on a private guided tour. After breakfast you will depart from your hotel and travel north to Shai Game Reserve, a vast expanse of savannah grasslands and woodlands. The reserve is a perfect destination for avid bird watchers, featuring species such as the Senegal parrot, swallow-tailed bee-eater, Vieillot’s barbet, piapiac, and red-shouldered cuckooshrike. The reserve is also home to several mammals, such as antelopes, green monkeys, zebras and baboons. On the reserve you will also get an opportunity to visit the ancestral caves that served as the ancient sanctuary for the local Shai people. Your day continues as you transfer to Krobo-Odumase to visit the Cedi Bead Factory, where beautiful African jewelry is made of clay, bones and glass. Here you will get a chance to see bead designing, fire polishing and stringing. You may even want to try your hand at polishing or stringing yourself! Upon the conclusion of your tour you will be transferred back to your hotel in Accra.

A lunch at a local restaurant is included in today's itinerary.

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.

Travel 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. Immerse yourself in this tropical wonderland as you explore it 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.

A lunch at a local restaurant is included in today's itinerary.

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.

Today transfer from Elmina to Kumasi with your private guide. A moving stop by Assin Manso allows you to trace back the steps of the enslaved as they made their harrowing journey to the Americas. Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park was one of the largest slave markets during the infamous trans-Atlantic slave trade. It was the final link in the slavery route from northern to southern Ghana. The Ndonkor Nsuo (the Slave River), is where the captives were oiled, fed and bathed in waters of their native land one last time. Here, they were meant to rest for several days or weeks as the traders knew that they could fetch higher prices when they appeared healthy and strong. Upon the conclusion of your visit you will continue on your way to Kumasi. The approximate duration of today’s transfer is five hours.

A lunch at a local restaurant is included in today's itinerary.

Visit the Manhyia Palace Museum, to obtain firsthand information on the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom. A regal history that dates back to 1700 is told with relics and artifacts. Enjoy a drive through the city with monuments dedicated to the memory of the great Ashanti people. End the day’s tour at the National Cultural Center which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of the brass makers, potters and batik makers.

After breakfast, take a scenic drive to participate in a traditional Naming Ceremony and receive your African clan name. Upon arrival you will be led in a procession to the Paramount Chief’s Palace grounds where the whole village has already assembled, with the Paramount Chief ready to perform today’s special ritual. After a round of heartfelt welcomes and speeches, the Ceremony begins with the beating of the fontomfrom drums and dancing performed by the local village dancers. After this immersive encounter with the Ashanti culture, continue your day as you visit the three famous craft villages of the Ashanti kingdom. Skilled craftsmen in each of these settlements specialize in the production of breathtaking handmade artifacts, from intricate wood carvings to dazzling textiles – a perfect piece of this spellbinding corner of Africa to bring home with you. After the conclusion of your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

A lunch at a local restaurant is included in today's itinerary.

This morning, depart from Kumasi on your way to Accra. En route stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Besease to visit a traditional shrine of the Ashantis. Here you will get a chance to explore the beliefs and history of this ethnic group, and hear the story of the warrior queen, Yaa Asantewaa. Continue to Aburi Botanical Gardens that date back to the late 19th century. Here, take a stroll through the lush surroundings, and perhaps relax in the shade of centuries-old trees. The Aburi Botanical Gardens were designed for scientific research and pleasure, and now they serve as a habitat for plants from all over the world. Over the years the Garden has become home to a variety of tropical plants which attract numerous birds and butterflies. Upon conclusion of your visit continue on your journey to Accra. The approximate duration of today’s transfer is eight hours and 30 minutes, and it may depend on any other stops made along the way.

A lunch at a local restaurant is included in today's itinerary.

Enjoy time at leisure to explore on your own terms today. Ghana’s bustling capital city of Accra has something for everyone. You might opt to visit one of the many shops in town, whether at one of the malls or at a local market - like the renowned Arts Centre, Accra's largest open-air marketplace dotted with shops selling fabrics, clothing, wooden carvings, jewelry and more. Add tours and activities like a traditional Ghanaian drumming or dance lesson. Alternatively, you may want to explore some of the historic landmarks or venture into the outdoors. Or head to Labadi Beach where you can relax on the shores of the Bay of Guinea, listen to local musicians, grab a bite at an oceanfront restaurant, stroll along the sands and soak up the sun.

Ghana is among the world’s largest producers of high-quality cocoa, and today you will get a chance to get introduced to this important sector of the country’s agriculture on a private tour. This morning, depart from Accra and head towards the Eastern Region. Traveling along the meandering Akuapem Ridge offers you superb views of the north side of the capital city and its surroundings. Your first stop today is the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Cocoa Farm in Akuapem Mampong, the first of its kind in Ghana established from seeds first brought by Fernando Po in 1876. From this small beginning grew Ghana’s burgeoning cocoa industry. Continue to Tafo to visit the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana established to aid in the production of cocoa in the Eastern Region. Here, learn about the important scientific work that’s being conducted at the Institute and its influence over the industry that spans across West Africa. You will also get an opportunity to tour a model cocoa plantation and see how cocoa is used in the production of wine and soap. Your tour concludes with a transfer back to Accra.

A lunch at a local restaurant is included in today's itinerary.

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.

A lunch at a local restaurant is included in today's itinerary.

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.

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.

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.

A lunch at a local restaurant is included in today's itinerary.

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.

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.

Enjoy a private transfer between your hotel and the airport.

The Novotel Dakar is located in the central business district, looking across to Goree Island, 5 minutes walk from the Place de l Independence and 15 km from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

Located in one of Accra's most sought-after areas, The Tang Palace Hotel welcomes its guests with all the comforts and personal attention you would expect from an international hotel. From the freshly cut orchids to the impressive chandeliers, to the impeccably dressed and attentive staff, the Tang Palace Hotel focuses on the details that make your stay memorable. Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Tang Palace Hotel’s Continental Restaurant or indulge on a selection of Asian delicacies at the Chinese Restaurant. The hotel also offers a number of leisure facilities that the guests can make use of during their stay. The Tang Palace hotel is a great starting point for your West African adventure.

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.

Lancaster Kumasi City is the only four star hotel of international standards in Kumasi, only 20 minutes away from the airport and located close to the city center of the second biggest city of Ghana. This remarkable hotel, the Lancaster Kumasi City is set in extensive tropical gardens in the central business district. This magnificent hotel has 160 rooms with various room types, a well equipped Business Centre, a Forex Bureau for your financial transactions, a swimming pool specially designed for adults and another one for children. Enjoy this first class African style experience.

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.

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.

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.