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West Africa Explored [KUAFWA6R] |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
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This tour billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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| Overview |
This grand adventure is one of amazing contrasts. Explore deserts, rainforests, mountains, valleys, and beaches. See the sights in vibrant cities and sleepy villages, dance to West African rhythms or learn to beat a drum. Walk with the animals and birds of the rainforest in Kakum National Park, and with the elephants in Mole National Park. Stretch your legs whilst exploring the unique villages of the Dogon people. Watch life slide by whilst retracing ancient trading routes on course to the mystical gateway to the Sahara - Timbuktu. Visit the ancient city of Djenné and its famous mud mosque. Above all else, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes that make this region unique.
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
conversion.
This tour billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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Tour Type
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Small Group Moderate |
Number of Days
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28 |
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Accra
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Bamako |
Max Tour Size
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Countries Visited
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Ghana - Togo - Benin - Burkina Faso - Mali |
Detailed Itinerary
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Click to view a detailed itinerary (or
dossier).
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Departure Availability
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| Overview |
This grand adventure is one of amazing contrasts. Explore deserts, rainforests, mountains, valleys, and beaches. See the sights in vibrant cities and sleepy villages, dance to West African rhythms or learn to beat a drum. Walk with the animals and birds of the rainforest in Kakum National Park, and with the elephants in Mole National Park. Stretch your legs whilst exploring the unique villages of the Dogon people. Watch life slide by whilst retracing ancient trading routes on course to the mystical gateway to the Sahara - Timbuktu. Visit the ancient city of Djenné and its famous mud mosque. Above all else, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes that make this region unique.
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Benin
Ouidah Slave Route, Cotonou Fetish Markets, Abomey Voodoo and Salt Village Tour, Ganvie Stilt Village Tour, Overnight Ganvie Stilt Village, Grand Popo Beach, Grand Popo Turtle Conservation Project
Togo
Vodun Fetish Markets, Lomé
Ghana
Kokrobite Beach & Community Project, Slave Coast, Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, Kakum National Park, Kumasi, Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary & Ecotourism Site, Mole National Park
Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou
Mali
Dogon Country Trek & Mask Dance , Timbuktu Tour, Niger River Boat Trip, Ali Farka Toure's Village of Niafounke, Mopti, Djenné Monday Market and Mud Mosque, Bamako
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- Camping (26 Nights)
- Stilt Village Inn (1 Night)
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- Fully Escorted Tour - Tour Leader and Driver, Local Guides, Cook & Camp Helper
- All Activities, Sightseeing + Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary
- All Meals Whilst Camping
- National Parks and Reserve Entrance Fees
- All Tolls and Taxes
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| Itinerary |
Day 1
Depart Accra - Cross Togo to Benin. Overnight Ouidah
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Cotonou - Fetish Markets, Abomey - Voodoo and Salt Village Tour
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Boat to Ganvie - Overnight Stilt Village
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Return via Cotonou to Grand Popo Beach
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Grand Popo Beach - Turtle Conservation Project
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Cross into Togo, via Lac Togo, Togoville to Lomé
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Cross into Ghana to Kokrobite
Days 9-10
Kokrobite - Optional Community Project, Drumming School, Solo Forest Monkey Sanctuary
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Elmina - Slave Coast, Elmina & Cape Coast Castles
Days 12-13
Kakum National Park - Canopy Walk
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Kumasi - Explore West Africa's Largest Market
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Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary - Guided Tour
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Mole National Park - Game Walk
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Tamale
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Cross into Burkina Faso to Ouagadougou
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Cross into Mali - Bandiagara Escarpment, Bandiagara
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Dogon Country - Overnight Dogon Trek
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To Sévaré
Days 24-25
Timbuktu - Optional Overnight Camel Safari and Tuareg Homestay
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Niger River Boat Trip
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Mopti
Day 28
Djenné - Mud Mosque
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