West Africa Cultural Exploration: Experience Traditions of Ghana, Togo & Benin

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures and traditions of Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Participate in enchanting voodoo rituals, visit historical sites, and experience unique activities like the Gelede Masked dance. Join us for a taste of West Africa!

Duration: 8 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Accra Arrival

Kotoka International Airport - A representative will greet the group for a hotel transfer. Depending on arrival time, we can enjoy a walking tour through James Town, old Accra.

Accra - Elmina

Kakum National Park - Walk across the canopy walkway in Kakum National Park, featuring untouched virgin rainforest. Choose between a…

Accra Arrival

Kotoka International Airport - A representative will greet the group for a hotel transfer. Depending on arrival time, we can enjoy a walking tour through James Town, old Accra.

Accra - Elmina

Kakum National Park - Walk across the canopy walkway in Kakum National Park, featuring untouched virgin rainforest. Choose between a 1-hour walking tour through forest trails or a walk on the longest and highest canopy walkway in West Africa.

Cape Coast Castle - Briefly stop at an oil palm plantation and a local factory to see work in progress. Continue to Cape Coast Castle (Cabo Corso), a fortress built by the Swedes in 1653, later taken by the Danes and then the British.

Cape Coast - Accra

Elmina Castle - Visit Elmina Castle for an insight into the history of slavery.

Fort St Jago - As part of the Elmina city tour, learn 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 established and emerging Ghanaian artists.

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

Center for National Culture - Stroll through Ghana’s largest craft market to shop for African arts & crafts and traditional clothing.

Accra - Lome - Ouidah

Grand Marche - A large open-air market, also known for the famous “Nana Benz.”

Akodessewa Fetish Market - Visit the main voodoo market to find magic remedies and local voodoo charms used by local sorcerers.

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

Ouidah - Porto Novo - Cotonou

Cotonou - Ganvie - Lome - Accra

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

Ouidah Museum of History - Visit the Portuguese Fort, now housing the History Museum, with exhibits focusing on the slave trade and Benin’s cultural links with Brazil and the Caribbean.

Accra - Departure

Osu Oxford Street - Free day for shopping before departure.

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch

Additional Information

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…

Location

Accra

Cancellation Policy

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

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Sarah

Aug 23, 2023

Fantastic - I travelled with Blastours to Ghana, Togo and Benin in July 2023 and had a brilliant experience from beginning to end. I was travelling solo and my guide Patrick took fantastic care of me. He was a really skilled driver with an almost superhuman ability to avoid potholes! Helped me avoid the pitfalls at each border crossing. At each hotel, he checked carefully that everything was okay with my room. The local guides he worked with were all great. He went above and beyond and added little experiences to the trip, such as stopping to see rubber being tapped or buying street food, whenever there was an opportunity, which really enhanced what was already a great itinerary. He was also a great conversationist and incredibly knowledgeable. After the end of the trip, during the rest of my stay in Ghana, it became really clear just how much I had learnt about West Africa and its culture from him, and how much he had done in terms of making everything during my trip run smoothly. Things were not as smooth without him! Mimi was fantastic, especially in terms of her communication and responsiveness. She really took note of what I had asked to see and designed a perfect itinerary. She gave valuable and accurate information about the visas I needed and what was required. She was also really clear and transparent about how much extra money I would need to cover the cost of the meals etc. that were not included in the tour. Each of the hotels I stayed at were great in their own special ways. Nearly every one had a pool and the food in restaurants was excellent. It was great to have accommodation where I could get some proper rest and relaxation each evening after a long day's driving and sightseeing. When things didn't quite go to plan, both Patrick and Mimi were on it straight away and quickly came up with alternatives and solutions. I cannot recommend Blastours, Patrick and Mimi highly enough!

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Elwalker99

Jan 4, 2020

The most amazing experience! - My trip to Ghana, Togo and Benin with Blastours was nothing short of amazing!! ♥️🙏🏽 I am so grateful to the team that I worked with for their professionalism and kindness. From my initial contact with Mimi, I knew that I was in very good, capable hands. She answered every single question I had in a very timely manner and held my hand throughout the entire process! Preparing for a trip through 3 countries can be somewhat overwhelming but I always knew that I could ask anything of Mimi and she would come through! Once I arrived in Ghana, I was then paired with Patrick Bediako Mantey! I have no words to describe my experience. Patrick showed each and every day his passion for the job and his extensive knowledge of the cultures. He went above and beyond to accommodate anything that I wanted to do. I was also able to make many very important connections .. which will allow me to grow both personally and professionally. I am so very blessed to have had Patrick as a guide. I would recommend his services EVERY single time!!! I want to also thank Vivian for working behind the scenes to obtain the Togo visa for me. Her hard work allowed me to complete that process without any interruption to my journey. What an amazing team!! I have already recommended Blastours and Patrick to many of my friends! I am also planning a trip back for my travel group! If you are ever in need of good, quality services, you can never go wrong with Blastours. I wish you all many blessings! ♥️🙏🏽

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Louparis08

Apr 24, 2019

Best customer service you could dream of! - I was travelling alone and it was my first time in Africa. It was very reassuring to visit through Blastours. Blastours is really RELIABLE and flexible. They are very honest, and answer very quickly to messages. Thanks to them, I saw a wide variety of local traditions and cultures, plus beautiful landscapes and animals. I booked a first private customized tour to visit Togo and Benin from Ghana with Blastours. It was surprisingly cheap considering it included everything and I had the guide for myself. Guide Selassie was very respectful and flexible. I enjoyed my experience so much that I booked another tour with Blastours to visit Ghana at the end of my stay. Again, I was not disappointed, and the guide Samuel was very friendly.

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