Arrival in Accra

Kotoka International Airport - A Blastours representative will greet the group for a hotel transfer. Depending on the arrival time, there is an opportunity to enjoy a walking tour through James Town, the historic part of Accra.

Accra to Elmina

Kakum National Park - Enjoy a walk across the canopy walkway of Kakum National Park, which features untouched virgin rainforest. Participants can choose between a 1-hour walking tour through the forest trails or a walk on the longest and highest canopy walkway in West Africa.

Cape Coast Castle - Make brief stops at an oil palm plantation and a local factory to observe ongoing work. Proceed to Cape Coast Castle (Cabo Corso), a fortress originally built by the Swedes in 1653, later taken by the Danes, and eventually conquered by the British.

Cape Coast to Accra

Elmina Castle - Visit Elmina Castle, a well-preserved site offering insights into the history of slavery.

Fort St Jago - As part of the Elmina city tour, learn more about the colonial past and experience the current lifestyle of the Fantis.

Accra

Artists Alliance Gallery - A contemporary art gallery showcasing paintings and sculptures by both established and emerging Ghanaian artists.

Independence Square - Also known as Black Star Square, this site is significant in the nation’s history as the location where Ghana’s independence from colonial rule was declared in 1957.

Center for National Culture - Explore Ghana’s largest craft market, where visitors can shop for African arts & crafts and traditional clothing.

Accra to Lome to Ouidah

Grand Marche - A vast open-air market, also known as the domain of the famous “Nana Benz.”

Akodessewa Fetish Market - Visit the main voodoo market, where one can find magical remedies and local voodoo charms used by local sorcerers.

Lac Togo - Enjoy a boat ride to Togoville. Here, visit shrines, the ancient German Cathedral, and the traditional museum of the King of Togoville.

Ouidah to Porto Novo to Cotonou

Cotonou to Ganvie to Lome to Accra

Lac Nokoue - Experience a boat ride on the Nakoue River to the highlight of any West African trip. Ganvie, known as the “Venice” of the Continent, is a 500-year-old village on water. Historically, people sought refuge on Lake Nokoue from the Fons and Dahomey warriors, who were deeply superstitious about fighting on water.

Temple des Pythons - Visit the Sacred Forest and Temple of Pythons, home to revered snakes.

Ouidah Museum of History - Explore the Portuguese Fort, now housing the History Museum. The exhibits focus on the slave trade and Benin’s cultural connections with Brazil and the Caribbean.

Departure from Accra

Osu Oxford Street - Enjoy a free day of shopping before departure.

• Breakfast
• Lunch

Experience diverse cultures and traditions of Ghana Togo & Benin

Participate in enchanting and authentic voodoo rituals in the birthplace of the voodoo religion.

Visit the ancient Ashanti Kingdom and the Manhyia Palace

Discover unsual merchandise at a voodoo market 

Visit historical sites including Forts & Castles that mark the coastline of West Africa

Experience boatride to witness live on a village on Stilts

Other activitie include the Gelede Masked dance

and a Zangbeto Ceremony, a dance ritual of the gods

Join us for a taste of West Africa

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Dress code is smart casual
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.