10 Day West Africa: Ghana, Togo & Benin

Travel

9 days, 1 country

Accommodation

9 nights in hotels

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

Transport

Mini-Coach and Ferry

Group Size

Average 22 people

Team

Expert Trip Manager

Places You’ll See

Package Includes

Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed
Flights New York-Accra, Cotonou-New York
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
8 nights First Class accommodations
- 3 nights Accra
- 2 nights Cape Coast
- 1 night Lome
- 2 nights Cotonou
Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
Hotel porterage
All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival dates†
18 meals: 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles
Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout
Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
Active itinerary with unique cultural features

Tour Highlights

Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.

Embark on a walking tour of historic James Town and view the Ussher and James Forts, visit the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Independence Square
Explore the historic Elmina Castle and visit Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that played a central role in the transatlantic slave trade
Join a hands-on cooking class to learn traditional Ghanaian recipes and savor your own creation
Discover intriguing Akodessewa Fetish Market, and the Temple of the Sacred Pythons, an important site in Voodoo tradition
Set out on a boat tour through Ganvié, the famous stilt village built on Lake Nokoué

†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates if pre/post accommodations are booked through Gate 1 Travel

Not Included:
Gratuities.

Is This Trip Right for You?

Uniqueness of Destination: This region of West Africa offers a rich and immersive cultural experience that differs from more typical tourist destinations. Tourism infrastructure is still developing, and some services and facilities you may be accustomed to are limited. Travelers should come with an open mind and be ready to embrace a more authentic pace of travel, shaped by local ways of life. You may attract attention from locals, but this is generally out of curiosity and part of the experience. Hotels are often outside town centers, limiting self-guided exploration, and service-while polite-is not always Western-style attentive. Meal options can be limited, and special diets such as vegan, gluten-free, or lactose-free may be difficult to accommodate. Visits to historic sites such as Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle offer a profound connection to the region’s history, particularly the transatlantic slave trade, and are central highlights of the tour.

Things to Consider: Roads can be long, bumpy, and dusty, and coaches do not have onboard toilets. This tour includes a boat tour which requires high agility for embarkation. Border crossings may be slow and unpredictable, with multiple checkpoints and limited facilities. Visitors are required to carry proof of yellow fever vaccination and are encouraged to consult their health care providers regarding malaria prophylaxis. We suggest you check with your health care provider before signing up for this tour. Travelers should come with an open mind, embrace the local pace of life, and follow their Tour Manager’s guidance on documents, safety, and interactions with locals.

Transportation: There is one day with over 5 hours of driving.

Pace & Terrain: Expect 3-4 hours of walking on included sightseeing days, as well as considerable time standing. You may need to walk on uneven and challenging terrain and navigate steep steps or slopes.