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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.

24 DaysAccra to Cotonou
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: DGAV
From $4986.75 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Merchandising: New Trips

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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West African Adventure: Highlights of Ghana, Togo & Benin - Itinerary

Trip Start: AccraTrip End: Cotonou

DAY 1

Accra

Arrive at any time. Your transfer to the hotel is included as part of your tour. Upon arrival take some time to get settled and opt to have dinner at the onsite restaurant. The adventure begins tomorrow.

Free Time:
Spend the evening at your leisure and get settled. Opt to grab a bite to eat at the restaurant on the property and rest up after a successful arrival to Ghana.

Arrival Transfer:
Settle in and enjoy an included arrival transfer to the start hotel in Accra.

Urbano Hotel:
Urbano Hotel

West African Adventure: Highlights of Ghana, Togo & Benin - Itinerary

Trip Start: AccraTrip End: Cotonou
DAY 1
Accra

DAY 1

Accra

Arrive at any time. Your transfer to the hotel is included as part of your tour. Upon arrival take some time to get settled and opt to have dinner at the onsite restaurant. The adventure begins tomorrow.

Free Time:
Spend the evening at your leisure and get settled. Opt to grab a bite to eat at the restaurant on the property and rest up after a successful arrival to Ghana.

Arrival Transfer:
Settle in and enjoy an included arrival transfer to the start hotel in Accra.

Urbano Hotel:
Urbano Hotel

DAY 2
Accra
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DAY 3
Accra/Akosombo
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DAY 4
Akosombo
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DAY 5
Akosombo/Kumasi
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DAY 6
Kumasi
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DAY 7
Kumasi/Bonkro
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DAY 8
Bonkro
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DAY 9
Bonkro/Accra
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DAY 10
Accra/Elmina
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DAY 11
Elmina
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DAY 12
Elmina/Ankasa
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DAY 13
Ankasa
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DAY 14
Ankasa/Brenu Achinum
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DAY 15
Brenu Achinum/Accra
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DAY 16
Accra/Lomé
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DAY 17
Lomé/Kpalimé
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DAY 18
Kpalimé/Sokodé
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DAY 19
Sokodé/Natitingou
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DAY 20
Natitingou
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DAY 21
Natitingou/Savalou
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DAY 22
Savalou/Ouidah
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DAY 23
Ouidah
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DAY 24
Ouidah/Cotonou
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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
  • 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
  • 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.
Accommodations
  • Hotels (19 nts), Community Guesthouse (2 nts), Lodge (2 nts)
Meals
  • 23 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
Transportation
  • Private vehicle, boat, bicycle, walking.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

West African Adventure: Highlights of Ghana, Togo & Benin Departure Dates

All Years

StartEndingAvailabilityPrices from
Tue, Mar 10 2026Thu, Apr 02 2026Sold Out $6,999 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Apr 21 2026Thu, May 14 2026Open (6)$5,651.65 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Aug 25 2026Thu, Sep 17 2026Open (7)$4,986.75 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Oct 06 2026Thu, Oct 29 2026Open (2)$4,986.75 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Nov 17 2026Thu, Dec 10 2026Sold Out $4,986.75 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Dec 29 2026Thu, Jan 21 2027Open (15)$6,999 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

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. 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. 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.

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

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.

We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.

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